Coaching Opps

We are looking for lead and support coaches to work in our Foundation Phase - (U8-U12 players) Youth Development Phase (U13-U15 players), and The College Prep Phase (U16/U18 players). Opportunities currently available at both our Harmar and Butler locations. 

 

Please contact Tom Ovenden - coachtommo@hotspurs-soccer.com - to discuss opportunities. 

SUPPORT COACH ROLE:

A support coach assists the lead coach and phase leaders in delivering sessions. This role is ideal for individuals wanting to get more involved with coaching and working with players ranging from 7-18 years old.

As a support coach, you will join an experienced coaching team in a designated development phase (U8-U12, U13-U15, U16-U18), and will have the opportunity to develop as a coach to progress to a lead coach role if desired. 

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Support coaches are at the field 2-3 evenings up to 3-4 hours, and on Saturdays for games as assigned. 
    • Support coaches will lead games on request and under direction of Phase Leader
  • Work with the phase leader and lead coach to ensure sessions are fitting for the skill group and ready to be delivered.
    • Support in session planning as needed. 
  • Lead group of players during session as required by Phase Leader
  • Various administrative tasks on request from the Phase Leader - for example updating testing scores into a spreadsheet, compiling data from matches

LEAD COACH ROLE:

A lead coach candidate will have experience running and designing soccer sessions. We work in a collaborative phase model offering active coaching development. We look for people with the character to inspire and connect with young people, a playing background is important but not required.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Support coaches are at the field 2-3 evenings up to 3-4 hours and on Saturdays (primarily) for games. Some Sunday games are possible/likely depending on age group.
  • Attend weekend tournaments with the team as assigned. (2-3 pending age group, all expenses covered) 
    • 12 week fall season, 12 week winter season, 9 week spring season
  • Design skill and age appropriate training sessions (1.5hr) 
  • Coach games on weekends
  • Evaluations and assessments to players
  • Work with players on training plans to enhance their development

Pay is calculated based upon coaching experience.