Summer Seasonal Camps Coach - Atlanta United FC
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.
Position Summary
The camps and clinics 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.
Summer Season is typically May - September.
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
