Soccer Coach - Mentor - Assistant

We're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration.

This is an onsite role. Assignments are located throughout the City of Buffalo and Lackawanna. Locations are based on openings and availability and may differ day to day. Candidates should have availability to travel to any of our job sites.

This role is part-time approximately 6-8 hours per week.

The Soccer Assistant Coach-Mentor will assist with coaching youth in grades K-8 through a non-competitive, youth development program to help children establish healthy habits and develop critical life skills. The Assistant Coach-Mentor will help run practices and games based on the provided social emotional curriculum.

• Knowledge of soccer, sports, or youth development preferred.
• Passion for urban education, health education, youth development and sports.
• Excellent people skills in a diverse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, site coordinators, parents, and players.
• Ability to motivate others around you and work as part of a team.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship.
• Must have access to reliable means of transportation.
• Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.

• Attend all required trainings prior to coaching and stay in compliance with certifications including but not limited to U.S. Foundation Curriculum training, CDC Heads Up Concussion training and SafeSport training.
• Assist with soccer practices three times per week for 75 minutes each day, for a 10-12- week session.
• Prepare for and ensure understanding of curriculum for each practice session.
• Attend all special events (End of Season Party, etc.).
• Communicate regularly with Site Manager and Program Manager(s).
• Abide by organizational guidelines, schedules, and site policies.
• Be active on Sling, reading all pertinent updates, clocking in and out, and communicating with your site group.
• Provide motivating and encouraging environment for players.
• Assist with data gathering, as requested.
• Assist with bringing equipment to and from location as needed.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Hiring Compensation Range: $18.00 - $19.50 hourly

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Click here for additional EEO/AAP or Reasonable Accommodation information.

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