Role description
Internal Number: 2023 Job 13
Kansas City Surf is looking to hire a full-time staff coach for their ECNL RL boys/NPL Girls and local league. This candidate would be required to coach at least 1 team in the ECNL RL or NPL program and may be required to coach additional teams within the local league programs. This coach would support the NPL Girls and ECRL boys KC Surf DOC in all aspects of the boys and girl’s competitive program, potentially including, but not limited to: on field coaching of games, training and camp sessions; training, game and tournament scheduling; execution of the tryout and team placement process; player development, recruitment and identification within the KC Surf Youth Academy; player and parent education; curriculum development; part time coach supervision; and assisting with college recruiting.
The successful candidate will have a youth soccer background and experience in the development of players ages U13 to U19. Other important attributes include, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to problem solve and work well as a team player in a positive and collaborative environment with a willingness to work a non-traditional schedule including evenings and weekends.
The starting salary range for this position is $35,000 - $50,000 based on experience and value. KC Surf strongly supports continuing education for coaches and benefits include full reimbursement for obtaining advanced coaching licenses. Employees that demonstrate proficiency and excellence have the opportunity for career advancement within the organization.
ABOUT KANSAS CITY SURF
HISTORY OF OUR CLUB
Kansas City Surf was founded by Rob Million, Jack Jewsbury, and Vladimir Roganovic in 2010 originally as Puma Futbol Club (Puma FC). This year will mark the 13th anniversary of the club. Since its founding, the values associate with the club have remained the same as today. Family, Friends, Competition, and Community. Due to the strong foundation of family values and growing competitive spirit, Puma FC joined with Surf Nation on March 1, 2023. Kansas City Surf has grown every year since its inception. The totality of the club will reach over 2500 kids with teams playing in both recreation and premier leagues teams from many different parts of the Kansas City Metro area and surrounding communities. These teams will play in Surt Select League, Surf Champions League, ECNL Regional League, NPL, Heartland, local tourneys and other top showcase Tournaments in the United States. Please come join Kansas City Surf and experience the difference. Find your path, follow your passion!
MISSION & VISION OF KANSAS CITY SURF Mission Statement: The mission of Kansas City Surf is to provide every child the opportunity to play soccer regardless of income level; foster an enduring love for soccer in our players, teach fair play, self-confidence, leadership, good citizenship in a team environment; and to develop the players individual and team skills through high-quality training and coaching, thus attaining the best development and highest playing level possible for the player, to produce the “Best of the Best.”
You must have a valid work permit, work authorization or be a U.S Citizen to apply for this role. We are unable to sponsor any visa applications. Females & minorities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
National Youth License (preferred)
NSCAA National Diploma, USSF C License or equivalent (preferred)
Experience in Microsoft Office Word and Excel (required)
College recruiting process experience (beneficial)
Social media program experience (beneficial)
