Soccer Coach

Summer camp coaches stay with host families so the day begins with breakfast and off to your camp location. Coaches will have a rental car(s) to get to and from the camp each day. Coaches work an average of 30 hours per week which will be either three hours of coaching each morning and three hours in the afternoon or evening. They may also have to conduct a coaches clinic where they will work with local coaches on how to organize and carry out a typical coaching session to a specific age group. Club Trainers work predominantly in the Spring and Autumn so they will have the days off and coach in the evenings and at weekends.

3 great things about being a soccer coach

1.   Great coaching experience – 30 hours of coaching each week.
2.   Chance to travel and see a lot of the country.
3.   Staying with host families.

3 not so great things about being a soccer coach

1.   Coaching in 100 degree heat and humidity
2.   Long drives possible at the weekends (2 – 10 hours)
3.   Working with players of varying ages and abilities.

Salary Range

Base wage for a first year summer coach is $170 per week but all accommodation and transportation is covered. Base wage for a trainer is approximately $300 per week.

FA Level 1 and above preferred

Drivers Licence preferred – particularly for trainers

3 opportunities and experiences you recommend people gain?

1.  Take advantage of any coaching courses available.
2.  Take advantage of any coaching experience whether it be paid or voluntary
3.  Take your driving test if you can as it will give you far more opportunities to travel and be independent when in the USA and Canada

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