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Seasonal Youth Soccer Coach- Atlanta United FC

AMB Group, LLC

Part TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

Potomac, Maryland

Quick overview

The youth soccer coach will be responsible for coaching soccer camps and clinics throughout the Atlanta area, delivering content from various curricula based on the program. Additionally, the coach must actively scout and recommend players for Atlanta United’s Regional Development School program.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a minimum USSF ‘D’ license or United Soccer Coaches ‘National Diploma’ and have at least three years of previous coaching experience, along with a recognized coaching qualification. Essential requirements include having one's own vehicle, a valid driving license, a clean criminal record, and the motivation to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

TeamworkCoachingCommunicationOrganizationComputer SkillsCurriculum DeliveryPlayer DevelopmentDriving LicenseScoutingPersonal ManagementTraining Session PlanningCriminal Record CheckYouth Player Development

Job description

  • About Atlanta United FC Atlanta United is Major League Soccer’s 22nd franchise and began play in 2017.
  • The club’s avid fan base has set MLS records in fan participation, including leading the MLS in number of season tickets sold for an expansion franchise and setting a new record for number of attendees at an MLS match.
  • Atlanta United is owned by Arthur Blank, co-founder of the Home Depot, and led by club President Darren Eales.
  • Atlanta United is a member of AMB Sports & Entertainment, which also includes the Atlanta Falcons and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • About Atlanta United FC Academy Officially launched in 2016 prior to its first season in MLS, the Atlanta United Academy program aims to be the leading platform of youth soccer development in the Southeast and currently competes in the U.S.
  • Soccer Development Academy program.
  • The ATL UTD Academy consists of teams in age groups U-12, U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-19.
  • Shared with the first team, the Academy trains and competes out of the Training Ground.
  • About Atlanta United II (USL) Launched in 2018, Atlanta United II competes in the second division United Soccer League.
  • The club aims to provide a platform for growing top Academy players, developing MLS prospects, and expanding the Atlanta United brand further into Northeast Georgia.
  • Atlanta United II will train alongside the first team and Academy at the Training Ground and will compete at Coolray Field in Gwinnett County.
  • About AMB Sports + Entertainment Group AMB Sports & Entertainment Group is a subsidiary of AMB Group, LLC, and is comprised of the Atlanta Falcons Football Club, LLC, Atlanta’s Major League Soccer team, Atlanta United FC, and the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • Who we are We use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star.
  • If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself.
  • We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment.
  • We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallest need for improvement, stand up for convictions, and genuinely own our responsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building.
  • Our Ideal Candidates Actively Listen – Take an active role in listening by being present in the moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding.
  • When we read between the lines and hear what others are saying and what they are not saying, we encounter amazing opportunities to go the extra mile in serving them.
  • Collaborate – Realize that we are better together than we are alone.
  • We achieve much better results when others have the opportunity to add their diverse perspectives.
  • Be open to feedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve.
  • Engage in Servant Leadership – Put others ahead of yourself even when it’s difficult.
  • Find opportunities to lead by example in the way you pitch in and help others.
  • Giving back to others is at the heart of what we do.
  • Build Relationships – Cultivate trust in relationships by showing respect and sensitivity.
  • Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve.
  • Own Results – Own issues you encounter even when they are outside of your area of responsibility by taking action or seeking out the needed resolution.
  • You are empowered and expected to take risks aimed at exceeding the expectations of our guests.
  • Take advantage of this rare opportunity by utilizing available resources.

Position Summary

The youth soccer coach will be responsible for the coaching of soccer camps and clinics around the Atlanta area. The youth soccer coach will deliver from different curricula depending on the program. In addition, the coach will actively scout and recommend players for Atlanta United’s Regional Development School program. Roles and Responsibilities A coach’s working week is comprised of on field coaching hours & administration duties Required to attend a mandatory paid preseason orientation event Assist in RDS team tryouts. Scout/recommend talented, potential RDS players. Organize and assist in the running of other camps/clinics/tryouts throughout the year. Assist with Community Relations events as needed. Assist with training for affiliate programs as needed. Qualifications and Education Requirements Be a current USSF ‘D’ licensed coach or United Soccer Coaches ‘National Diploma’ (minimum) Possess the drive to develop youth players and work as part of a team Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Be a motivated individual who can work a varied schedule of nights, weekends, and holidays Possess strong organizational and personal management skills Possess basic computer skills, example Excel, word, power point, keynote Have the ability to plan, create, execute and document training sessions and programs Required Skills Candidates must also hold a valid driving license and have their own vehicle for transportation Candidates must have a clean criminal record Must have 3 years previous coaching experience Hold a recognized coaching qualification Be over the age of 18 Have a college or professional playing background Ability to speak other languages a plus AMB Sports & Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, AMB West and TGL’s Atlanta Drive Golf Club. About Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons. About Atlanta United Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD. About Atlanta Drive GC Atlanta Drive GC became one of the six founding members of TGL in August of 2023 and will participate in the inaugural season of TGL beginning in January of 2024. Atlanta Drive GC is owned by businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), which is comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive Golf Club, and PGA TOUR Superstore. About Mercedes-Benz Stadium Opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and is host to major sports and entertainment events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2018 and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championships, the 2018 MLS Cup, and Super Bowl LIII. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste by the United States Green Building Council. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is proud to be collaborating with naming rights partner Mercedes-Benz and thirteen founding partners including Coca-Cola, Equifax, The Home Depot, Novelis, SCANA Energy, Truist, IBM, Georgia Power, American Family Insurance, Global Payments, Ticketmaster, and Delta Airlines. To learn more about Mercedes-Benz Stadium visit www.mercedesbenzstadium.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. About the Home Depot Backyard The Home Depot Backyard, Atlanta’s #BestBackyard, is an 11-acre multi-use greenspace in the heart of downtown, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, that is full of unique opportunities for the local community and visitors alike. Serving the Atlanta community since 2018, the Home Depot Backyard provides a broad spectrum of programming for all audiences and has hosted a wide array of community events while also serving as the premier parking and tailgating destination for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS), and other stadium events. The Home Depot Backyard focuses on three key pillars - Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and Inspired Learning - through offering a variety of activities from daily fitness classes to one-of-a-kind events focused on uplifting the community. To learn more about The Home Depot Backyard, visit thehomedepotbackyard.com or follow us at @thdbackyard on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok.