POSITION AND SUMMARY

NCE is seeking full time coaching staff to support our rapidly expanding growth and assist our management structure in delivering of NCE Programming.  This role includes an aggressive benefits package and opportunities for further professional development including coaching license attendance and the potential for career growth within the NCE organization.

• Applicants must be US Citizens or possess legal rights to work in the USA
• Position will be in the MA, CT, NY, NJ, CT area.
• US Soccer B License Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Past playing experience at intercollegiate or professional levels preferred
• Minimum 3 Years Coaching – Director Experience not a Requirement 

ABOUT NCE

The National Center of Excellence (NCE) program provides elite, supplemental soccer programs, offering long term player development opportunities for players from the age of 7 to 18.  Specifically tailored, age appropriate NCE programming, provides players with the opportunity to compete in a professional, player centered, development environment. Our programs remain club neutral and are designed to deliver an integrated Beyond Soccer development process, supporting a player’s development as a player, student and most importantly of all as a person.

NCE Programs include Center of Excellence Training locations, Player Performance Profiles, Pro-Pathways, College Support, International Tours and Tournaments, Showcase Events, Residential Camps and Position Specific Training.  Our events are spread across approximately 20 locations and regions across the east coast from Virginia to New England.

RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES

• Development of all players consistent with the NCE curriculum.
• Maintain the appropriate quality and expected NCE level of programming, coaching and player performance within
• the region.
• Ensure NCE standards are maintained across all regional venues by participants and part time coaching staff.
• Offer operational and management support to meet regional targets and growth strategies. These targets include but may not be limited to; new and existing player registrations for the NCE programs, recruiting new players for all NCE programs and ensuring players from the respective age groups are identified and selected for summer and international programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Delivery of coaching sessions for all NCE programs and partner programs across the area.
• Assist in the design and delivery of all session plans.
• Assist in the identification, recruitment, selection and training of area players for all NCE Select events.
• Assist in the distribution, collection, upkeep and storage of all NCE Equipment.
• Ensure that NCE standards are maintained at all programs by staff and participants as per company policy.
• Ensure all staff deliver and communicate player evaluations with parents as per NCE policy.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

The successful applicant would be expected to have appropriate level coaching licenses and experience to work with players from the ages of 7 to 18 years.  NCE players are expected to reach an elite level of performance as they progress in their playing career.

OTHER

• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess integrity and follow ethically sound standards
• Committed to working a non-traditional work schedule which includes weekends, evenings and some holidays
• Applicants must have a clean driving license and access to their own transportation in order to fulfill NCE work responsibilities.
• Must successfully pass an individual background check
• Applicants must be US Citizens or possess legal rights to work in the USA

NCE is an equal opportunity employer, and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law

CONTACT

If you feel you have the work ethic and individual qualities necessary to take advantage of this opportunity, please email your resume and a cover letter to [email protected].

Please use ‘NCE Full Time Coach Candidate’ as the subject of the email.