Soccer Coach, part-time summer position Recreational soccer club is recruiting for several coaching positions to work with young players who want to learn and play soccer. Lead coach: Runs academy style group instruction of players in our recreational soccer program. Following the Alaska Youth Soccer Association age group practice plans and Club program development model, the lead coach plans and implements practice sessions, and coaches in small-sided games for age groups within U6-U10 divisions. The lead coach works independently but coordinates under supervision of the ERSC Coaching Director and will work with assistant coaches or student interns and parent volunteers. Location is Eagle River/Chugiak community. Qualifications for lead coaches: must be 18 years or older, take the AYSA youth module training (This 4-5 hour training is offered free of charge at several locations & dates.) and must have either soccer playing or previous coaching experience along with enthusiasm for working with young children Compensation is $16.00-$22.00 / hour DOE, and mileage allowance. Assistant coach: Works under the supervision of the lead coach and assists with practices and games. Must be 18 years or older and reliable. AYSA youth module training as described above, and soccer playing experience is desirable. Compensation is $10.00 - $15.00 per hour depending on training and experience, and mileage allowance. Student intern: Works under the supervision of the lead coach and assists with practices and games. Must be 15 years or older and reliable. AYSA youth module training as described above, and soccer playing experience is desirable. Compensation is $7.50 - $10.00 per hour depending on training and experience. The season runs from May 19th through July 22nd in the late afternoon and evenings for two nights per week on either a Monday & Wednesday session, or a Tuesday & Thursday session, or coaches may take two sessions to work all four days Monday through Thursday. Student interns may also work a combination of two nights-a-week session or job share with a partner to assure that all weekly sessions are covered. Although we prefer the two-night a week commitment, we may consider a one-night a week commitment. The activities would likely take place at Ravenwood Elementary School or Alpenglow Elementary School in Eagle River, and a field in Chugiak/Birchwood, and U9-U10 teams will have some games at Russian Jack Park in Anchorage. For these ages the club philosophy follows an informal academy style instruction, an emphasis on individual skill development replacing unnecessary pressure to win at a young age that comes from a focus on game results of wins/losses at the younger age groups. Fun activities follow a progression of skill development for players. Four’s and Five’s: This is an introductory soccer and basic movement skills program. Young children will play to foster large motor skills and foot-eye coordination. A variety of games and activities designed around a soccer ball will be played each week, as well as some that just promote physical activity. Every child gets a ball at their feet. Sessions are 45 minutes long, two times per week. The group size would be between 12 – 16 players. NOTE: for age appropriate activities, more time for this age group is spent on games styled so each player has a soccer ball. A minimum of session time is spent in the “traditional” 3 v 3 small sided game. Ages 6 – 8: These sessions mix skill development with small-sided games (3-on-3 and 4-on-4 coed teams). The program is geared to give kids lots of "touches" on the ball. The emphasis is on developing enjoyment of physical activity, individual skill development and the game of soccer. Games are structured for equal and full playing time among players. These teams will play two evenings a week, with Academy instruction, as a combined practice/game session, lasting one hour. Location: Eagle River Compensation: $16-22 for lead coach, $10-15 for assistant coach, $7.50-$8.00 for student intern This is a part-time job. This is a contract job. This is at a non-profit organization. This is an internship job OK for recruiters to contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. alaska