Soccer Coach, Grassroots - EduSoccer
- TYPE: Hourly, Part-time
- ENTITY: Safe-Hub Philadelphia
- LOCATION: Scanlon Playground, Ramblers Field (Kensington)
- COMPENSATION: $22/hour
- Coaching Schedules:
- Mandatory Coach Training:
- Saturday,August 29th, 2026: 9am - 5pm
- EduSoccer FootSkills FC: Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:45pm - 7:30pm (Additional game days on Saturdays)EduSoccer Recreational: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3:30pm - 5:15pm OR 5:15pm - 7:30pm EduSoccer Fundamentals: Tuesdays 3:30pm - 5:15pm OR Saturdays, 9:15 am - 12:15pmFairPlay Community Cup Tournament: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
- BENEFITS: Socials & Events, Coach Swag, Pro Game Tickets, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Coach Training/Certs, and other training/professional development
THE ORGANIZATION
Safe-Hub's mission is to create safe spaces that combine the power of sport and holistic development to empower youth and change lives.
Safe-Hub established its first US operation in North Philly in August, 2020. Since launching, the Safe-Hub team has worked with over 3000 young people and families from Philadelphia’s most resource-constrained neighborhoods. Through local partnerships, community engagement, high-quality soccer-based youth development, SEL, and post-secondary readiness program implementation, Safe-Hub is revitalizing North Philly’s public spaces, bringing together the diverse community of Kensington through sports and collaborative initiatives.
JOB SCOPE
Safe-Hub is looking for individuals to help coach young people ages 4-18 in North Philadelphia in life-skills-based soccer. As a Safe-Hub soccer coach, you will learn industry-leading approaches to youth development, give back to your community as a role model for young people, and join the global Safe-Hub movement to empower the next generation of leaders!
Safe-Hub will provide classroom and on-field training in our positive youth development methodology and ongoing support throughout the season to set you up for success. Join our incredible community of passionate individuals making a difference every day!
Qualifications:
- A passion for coaching and developing grassroots level players;
- Strong communication skills and ability to instruct;
- Access to reliable transportation;
- Willingness to attend coach training, learn directly from the program team, and have a growth mindset;
- Background checks required (PA Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI History Check);
- Experience working with young people and in team sports (preferred);
- On-field - played and/or coaching experience (preferred).
Responsibility:
- Deliver soccer and social-emotional learning (SEL) training sessions at Scanlon Playground or Ramblers Field in collaboration with co-coaches;
- Facilitate practice plans;
- Build strong relationships with players and model healthy co-working dynamics with co-coaches
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner as a representative of Safe-Hub culture and values;
- Collect and manage participant attendance;
- Set up and break down fields/practice equipment
- Assist Safe-Hub staff with competitions and events
Candidates must submit cover letter, resume, and references, AND
Complete the following application for consideration:
https://forms.office.com/r/UsMJqsWksa
***Incomplete applications will not be considered***
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
