Youth Soccer Coaches

NJ/NY Gotham FC (“Gotham FC” or “the Club”) is a National Women’s Soccer League (“NWSL”) team representing New Jersey and New York. The team plays at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. At Gotham FC, we don’t just play soccer; we set trends, challenge the status quo, and lead with bold creativity. While our roots are grounded in the tradition of the beautiful game, everything else about us is fiercely original. We’re here to redefine expectations, break boundaries, and build something that hasn’t been done before. If you’re ready to push the limits and make an impact, you belong at Gotham FC.

The Role

Gotham FC is seeking to hire part-time Youth Soccer Coaches to work across all youth soccer programs (e.g., camps and clinics) throughout NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, Westchester and Connecticut. These positions will report to the Head of Youth Soccer. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience coaching youth soccer across a variety of age groups and skill levels, with a commitment to player development and creating a positive, inclusive environment. Coaches must be able to travel independently across assigned regions (e.g., NYC, NJ, CT) and occasionally to Jersey City and Whippany, NJ to pick up materials and coaching equipment. This role requires coaches to work on weekends/non-traditional hours. All coaching will be in-person and hiring will be on a rolling basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote Gotham FC in a professional, respectful, and exciting manner while working youth soccer events, activations, and community gatherings
• Serve as the face of Gotham FC in the market, representing the team with the utmost professionalism
• Collaborate and communicate efficiently with other youth coaching members and the broader Gotham FC team.
• Use Youth Coaching curriculum to deliver coaching to players of all ages and abilities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• USSF Grassroots License or higher (or international equivalent)
• Prior experience coaching grassroots and competitive youth soccer teams or clubs
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Must be positive and high energy team player
• Experience working with underrepresented or underserved youth communities
• Must have weekend and daytime availability, and the ability to work untraditional hours including occasional weekdays, evenings, and some holidays
• Must be able to travel to the venue or to an event meeting point
• Must study and understand the Gotham FC roster and club happenings
• Must be well-organized, with ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have the ability to stay flexible and adaptable, especially during youth soccer seasons
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to lift (25) pounds and perform some manual labor

Capability & Other Characteristics

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate youth players through positive energy, clear instruction, and a passion for the game.
• Judgement: Ability to respectfully interact with different types of people within the youth soccer community
• Flexibility: Comfortable adjusting sessions and communication style based on age group, weather, attendance, and other changing circumstances.
• Problem Solving: Must be resourceful and possess strong decision making skills
• Spanish Speaking Skills: Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required

Location:

This position will require Youth Soccer Coaches to deliver youth soccer programs around New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. The Gotham FC’s business office is located at 15 Exchange Place, Jersey City, New Jersey. Gotham FC Youth Coaching members must be able to travel to the office periodically to pick up all event items/needs ahead of the season. A willingness to travel for other business-related needs, as they arise, is required. Gotham FC requires its associates to live in its market, that is, within reasonable commuting distance of Gotham FC’s offices, practice facility, and Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Gotham FC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. We are committed to broadening the pool of qualified talent for consideration, including those who have been historically underrepresented. We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Job type: Part time, hourly, non-exempt position

Salary range: Hourly compensation ranges from $30–$60 based on coaching qualifications and experience. Exact rate will be determined during the interview and onboarding process.

Benefits : Complimentary tickets to Gotham FC home games

This job description is a broad summary of the essential job functions and general duties for this position, the additional job duties that may be required from time-to-time, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. The person in this role may be required to and must be willing to perform other duties as assigned, to meet organizational needs. This job description may be modified from time to time, at the sole discretion of Gotham FC.

This employee must follow and enforce all policies and procedures formulated by Gotham FC and be a role model for the organization.

The existence of this job description does not modify the employee’s “at-will” status. That is, unless a signed employment contract specifying a term of employment exists between Gotham FC and the employee or his/her/their representative, both Gotham FC and the employee will have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without reason or notice, unless otherwise prohibited by law.