Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Joük is a leading youth footballer technical development academy in Manhattan. Built on core principles of community, integrity, and excellence.

The Joük Technical Development Program (TDP) is a robust program that aims to improve technical abilities starting with beginners up to advanced soccer players, all year round. Our youth begin our program with an introduction to soccer and then through extensive training and coaching guidance reach higher levels of development conducive to competitive play in club futsal and soccer teams. Joük prides itself in creating an environment where players feel safe to explore and express their creative prowess while learning.

Joük invites enthusiastic, sports-oriented people to join our coaching team. Applicants should have a soccer background and a passion for working with children. Coaches will receive competitive pay according to their experience and qualifications. All Joük coaches undergo extensive initial and ongoing training in our methodology and practices. Joük welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who understand that the work we do is essential and are looking for an opportunity to build a professional skill set while being challenged, supported, and valued.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Joük offers opportunities for professional growth.

Candidates are recommended to be fully vaccinated upon commencing employment, subject to legally required exemptions. Legal exemptions include but are not limited to, medical condition, disability or sincerely-held religious belief; some regions may require full vaccination upon hiring due to state specific mandates. Proof of vaccination in those states will be required.

Compensation:

• $25-45 per hour, DOE

Benefits

• End-of-the-Year bonus
• Career opportunities
• Great company culture
• Thorough Training

Requirements

• US Youth Futsal Level 2 coaching certificate
• USSF Grassroots license 9v9, 7v7 & 4v4
• Proven experience playing soccer
• 2+ years experience coaching competitive soccer
• 2+ years experience working with children ages 3-12 years old
• Experience teaching and demonstrating fundamental technical skills to beginner and intermediate footballers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents
• Must be motivated, energetic, patient, and attentive
• Hands-on, dynamic, and outgoing
• Enjoy working with children
• Care about the holistic development of all players
• Eligible to work in the US

Preferred Requirements

• US Youth Futsal Level 3 coaching certificate or higher
• USSF C License (equivalent or higher)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin)

Required Availability:

• Working hours will be approximately 10 to 15 hours per week.
• Required to be available on one or more of the following: weekday mornings (9 am-12 pm), weekday afternoon (2 pm-6 pm), weekend morning/afternoons (8:30 am-3 pm)
• Employment in Spring and Summer typically begins mid to late March and runs through the end of July or mid-August. The exact start and end dates are based upon the needs of each youth technical development and futsal program.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Manage, move and maintain equipment to and from the training site (able to lift and carry 15-20 lbs)
• Manage class roster
• Safely manage a class of up to 12 children
• Implement our Joük curriculum which focuses on skill and character development
• Provide a positive customer experience to our youth players and parents
• Arrive on time to your locations to set up and ensure that the space is safe to practice on

OUR MISSION:

To give children a space to enter the fun and exciting world of “fútbol” a.k.a soccer. Our training sessions are taught using visual and auditory inputs such as music, activity-based games, soccer videos, and hands-on step-by-step demonstrations in English and Spanish. Joük focuses not only on developing techniques in children but provides a safe environment for children to play and learn.

OUR VISION:

To help develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives by making fitness fun. Training sessions incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, creativity, coordination, strength, better cognitive function, and self-awareness.

*In-person demonstration of capabilities will be required during the interview

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