RBNY Youth Coaches

RBNY Youth Coaches are responsible for delivering safe, high-quality training sessions to recreation and travel players within community club partnerships. You will support player development, complete administrative and education requirements, and represent RBNY with professionalism.

Expectations

As an RBNY Youth Coach, you will uphold professional standards on and off the field. Your work week includes coaching hours, administrative tasks, and required education meetings. Adherence to deadlines, policies, and procedures is required.

Responsibilities

Coaching Roles

There are various coaching roles available:

• Full Availability Coach: available 6-7 days a week, 18-22 coaching hours a week, required to complete 25 hours of core education meetings
• Partial Availability Coach: available 2-3 days during the week with weekend availability, 10-15 coaching hours a week, required to complete 6 hours of education meetings
• Junior Coach (aspiring coaches): 6 coaching hours a week

On-field Responsibilities

• Deliver sessions aligned with the RBNY philosophy and Red Print methodology
• Arrive on time with the field inspected, equipment prepared, and session plan ready
• Maintain a safe environment: check the field, secure goals, follow check-in/out procedures, and follow the two-adult rule
• Demonstrate coaching, not playing, in all sessions and games
• Carry required first-aid supplies and follow proper procedures

Off-field Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory weekly paid education meetings
• Attend paid seasonal orientations
• Complete all required administrative tasks, including session plans, team reports, evaluations, timesheets, and expense reports

Player Welfare

• Treat all players with dignity and maintain appropriate physical contact guidelines
• Ensure no player is left unattended and all departures are with an approved guardian
• Promote an environment free from bullying, harassment, or misconduct

Professional Conduct

• Communicate only with parents/guardians, never directly with minors
• Do not share photos, videos, or work-related content involving players on social media
• Wear approved Adidas coaching apparel and maintain professional appearance and behavior
• Report incidents or violations promptly

Qualities

• Ambition
• Integrity
• Teamwork

Coach Development

• #1 professional coach development team in NY/NJ-Metro area
• 1 on 1 coach support visits and extensive feedback
• Paid in-house weekly education meetings
• In-house United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
• Academy Observations
• First Team Observations

Requirements

• Over the age of 18
• Minimum USSF ‘D’ or equivalent coaching license
• Coaching experience with youth players or previous playing experience
• Reliable form of transportation

Work Arrangement

• Travel 20-30%
• Permanent