Title + Job ID: D.C. United Soccer Camps Coach (D.C. & Virginia): 2022-2826
The Position:D.C. United Summer Camps is five days of soccer instruction and competition within our custom-built curriculum for children ages 5-13. We are looking for soccer coaches who attack each day with enthusiasm for the sport and the opportunity to inspire youth players, unlocking their personal best. These coaches possess the ability to communicate and connect with a variety of ages, interests, and skill levels while approaching each day’s unique challenges with energy, patience, and a sense of humor. We provide the training, soccer curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and un-matched energy.
What You'll Do:
- Mentor, coach and guide a team of campers through pre-written soccer curriculum and game play, fostering a respectful and positive atmosphere, while engaging campers throughout the day with high energy, integrity and passion
- Nurture physical, social & emotional Safety of all campers by consistently implementing all camp protocols, forming connections with each camper within your group and fostering a supportive team environment for all campers on your team
- Represent D.C. United professionally and respectfully throughout all facets of your day to campers, parents, site and facility partners and any guests you encounter while on the clock and in uniform
- Be a loyal, dedicated and responsible team member who consistently shows up on time and ready to work for the campers and the rest of your team
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the camp leadership team
About You:
- Experience playing and/or coaching Soccer (2 years preferred)
- Experience working with children in a camp, school or sport setting (2 years preferred)
- Passionate about soccer and making a positive impact on the lives of children, families, and coaches
- Committed to the camp mission, the rest of your team and the campers
- Dedicated and a willing to learn
- Able to remain upright and standing for multiple hours at a time, to walk and/or run quickly around large outdoor grass-covered fields, and ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of sports equipment
Perks and Highlights as a Camps Team Member:
- Work in soccer, being active and outdoors all summer in the D.C. and Virginia area
- A mid-season complementary catered lunch for all staff on-site
- Ability to earn mid and end of season awards
- Exclusive access to optional professional development opportunities hosted by our full-time Headquarters team
- Build valuable experience representing a global brand
- Join an incredible team of like-minded, passionate people
Additional Camp Information:
- Camp Dates & Locations: June 12th - August 11th, no camp the week of July 3rd
- Please note D.C. United Camp changes location weekly. All staff must have reliable transportation to get to site each day. Please, visit the following link to see our 2023 camp schedule: http://bit.ly/3hk7mAc
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm
- Compensation:
- Assistant Coaches: $12/hour
- Coaches: $17 / hour
- Extended employment opportunities: PM Aftercare Coach (overtime paid at time and a half)
If you would like to learn more about our camps, please visit: D.C. United Summer Camps | Soccer in DC, MD, and VA (dcunitedsummercamps.com)
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Headfirst Professional Sports Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. _We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need a reasonable accommodation to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 per hour
