Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 53 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Job Description:

About Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 50+ K-12 public charter schools serving over 20,000 scholars throughout New York City. We are redefining what's possible in public education.

• Coach and develop Success Academy competitive club players under the guidance of the program's playing philosophy;
• Assistant coach for a Success Academy team for all training sessions (we work in pairs when possible);
• Liaise with Head Coaches in age groups above / below to provide training opportunities and challenge players consistently;
• Liaise with program leadership to provide player & team performances as well as continued progress updates;
• Lead school based elective classes and provide support to the academic community;
• Build and maintain relationships with important program constituents and key stakeholders in order to promote the program and philosophy.

• Work with program leadership to implement SA Annual Performance Plan that includes the Technical, Tactical & Physical periodization;
• Plan and prepare for all training sessions and matches;
• Provide detailed roster and selection information for each game following informal conversations with program leadership;
• Ensure that all competitive players are informed of details regarding training sessions, matches and that they act in a manner befitting the Network Player Code of Conduct;
• Contribute to discussions led by program leadership of players to be retained and released at the end of the season or when deemed appropriate.

• Implement Individual Development Plans (IDP);
• Complete player evaluations and report to academy leadership;
• Schedule individual meetings with all players to discuss player progress and set expectations.

• Create pre-match objectives presentations prior to every game;
• Complete post match reports, including video clips focusing on team & player performances;
• Participate in weekly administrative & operational meetings;
• Support scouting and talent identification efforts inclusive of formal and informal player evaluation events, training sessions and tryouts.

• Have experience coaching youth and/or collegiate soccer teams. (USC Premier/Advanced National/National Youth License, USSF A, B, C or International Coaching License (FIFA, UEFA, FA) equivalent is strongly preferred);
• Are able to manage both administrative and coaching aspects of the position in a timely and organized manner;
• Are able to develop concepts such teamwork, healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship and nutrition;
• Have familiarity with technology systems for player development, evaluations, scouting, etc;
• Possess a demonstrated track record of propelling students' understanding and love of soccer;
• Have an advanced understanding of the game of soccer as well as strong classroom management;
• Have experience coaching futsal (a plus);
• Have a drive to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day.