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FULL TIME YOUTH
SOCCER COACH

"Coaching Soccer isn’t just a job, it’s a career...doing what you love."

Location: Southern California
Schedule: Full-Time, Saturday to Thursday
Salary: $62,683 per year

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About the Role

SoCal Reds is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Youth Soccer Coach to join our coaching team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to inspire and develop players aged 3–17 years, fostering technical growth, tactical awareness, and a lifelong love for the game.

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The successful candidate will deliver engaging, progressive training sessions, demonstrate excellence in player development, and uphold the club’s values of professionalism, teamwork, and community connection.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver progressive, age-appropriate sessions for boys and girls.

  • Create a challenging, positive, and development-focused environment.

  • Oversee all match day preparations, including team selection, warm-ups, and in-game management.

  • Identify and recruit talented players within and beyond the club.

  • Provide constructive feedback to players and parents on performance and progress.

  • Deliver school and community programs, including after-school and outreach sessions.

  • Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among all participants.

  • Complete administrative and operational tasks, including weekly team emails and meetings.

  • Participate in the club’s coach mentoring program, supporting ongoing staff development.

  • Analyze match play and training data to inform individualized development plans.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Sports Coaching (minimum 2:1 classification).

  • FA Coaching Level 1 Qualification (or equivalent).

  • Minimum 2 years of football coaching experience in Europe.

  • Minimum 5 years of customer service experience, demonstrating strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

  • Proven experience teaching physical education to children across various age groups.

  • Extensive background in the following areas:

    • Sports Science – Applying sport science principles to understand player physiology and optimize training adaptations.

    • Coaching Pedagogy – Utilizing diverse coaching methods to effectively teach and develop young athletes.

    • Performance Analysis – Analyzing match footage and player data to refine training sessions and enhance performance outcomes.

    • Community Engagement – Promoting soccer participation across all ages and abilities, and developing inclusive youth programs.​​

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Who You Are

  • A professional and positive role model for young players.

  • A clear communicator and team player, capable of working collaboratively with staff, parents, and players.

  • Highly organized, dependable, and committed to player-centered development.

  • Passionate about using soccer as a tool for growth, learning, and community connection.

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About SoCal Reds

SoCal Reds is a community-rooted club dedicated to developing confident, creative, and technically skilled players. Our programs emphasize our core values of Ambition Commitment Dignity and Unity, combining professional coaching with a passion for youth development.

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To Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your experience, qualifications, and passion for youth coaching.​

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