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Youth Soccer CoachES

Eastshore Alliance FC (EAFC) is seeking professional coaches for our upcoming 2023 season.

EAFC is a premier competitive and grassroots soccer club with over 50 boys and girls competitive club soccer teams from U8-19, competing in local leagues (such as NorCal) including the NPL and ECNL-RL. EAFC also have a U7-U8 program, U3-U6 program and a dedicated grassroots program for players U12 who are interested in a recreational experience.

Primary duties include:

  • Managing team communication and planning;

  • Leading 2-3 weekly training sessions per outdoor (Fall and Spring) season. Youngers (U8-U14) have a year-round calendar (August-June), with the primary commitment in Fall and Spring. Olders (U15-U19) teams play July-November and March-June, with a break for High School play in the Winter. Start and end dates are determined by the age and level of play;

  • Game Day preparation and team management at games and tournaments – can be local, state, regional, or national level depending on age and competitiveness of team;

  • Completing seasonal player evaluations;

  • Conducting/leading/supporting age group tryouts; and

  • Attending internal staff training and meetings, and pursuing continuing education opportunities.

Ideal candidate qualities include:

  • Previous Club coaching experience;

  • Previous playing experience (club, college, pro);

  • Coaching certification (notably US Soccer Federation and UEFA Grassroots or above);

  • Basic knowledge and IT skills (Google Sheets/excel, email);

  • Good communication skills

  • Responsible, professional, and punctual; and has a growth mindset

  • Coaching philosophy and style consistent with the club philosophy

  • Ability to travel to games at weekends to coach teams

  • Must be authorized to work lawfully in the US

  • Bay Area resident preferred

For more information email Matt Fitchett - matt.fitchett@eastshorealliancefc.org