Football (Soccer) Coach

**About Us**

Soccer de Brazil Academy is a fervent ambassador of the authentic Brazilian soccer ethos, delivering an enriching soccer coaching experience to young aspirants. Our academy prides itself on melding the vivacity and creativity inherent in Brazilian soccer traditions with the structured and professional sporting landscape of Australia. Through our meticulously designed training programmes, we aim to foster a profound love for soccer, sportsmanship, and comprehensive player development in a supportive and vibrant environment. By espousing the Brazilian zest for soccer, we endeavour to nurture not only skilled soccer players but also well-rounded individuals who embody the spirit of camaraderie and the joy of engaging in the beautiful game.

**About the Role**

Soccer de Brazil Academy is on the lookout for two dedicated full time Soccer Coaches to join our dynamic team in Sydney, NSW. The selected individuals will be pivotal in nurturing the soccer talents of our participants, aligning with our academy’s ethos of fostering a love for soccer, sportsmanship, and holistic development. These roles are set within a supportive environment that cherishes the Brazilian zest for soccer while adhering to the professional standards prevalent in Australia. These roles entail the following responsibilities:

- Conducting coaching, training, and instructing sessions for academy students by analysing individual and team performances, and developing abilities to foster continuous improvement in both soccer skills and sportsmanship.
- Strategising and directing training plans, developing play patterns, and assessing training progress to ensure optimum performance during both training and competitions.
- Motivating students, and supervising practice sessions to create a conducive learning and competitive environment that nurtures the love for soccer and teamwork.
- Assisting in the selection of potential student players for the academy, ensuring a balanced and skilled team composition that aligns with our soccer development objectives.
- Coordinating entries into local and inter-academy soccer competitions, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, thereby providing students with a platform to exhibit their skills and sportsmanship.
- Promoting soccer skills development, and overseeing the participation of students in soccer, encouraging a healthy, active, and collaborative lifestyle.
- Officiating at inter-academy soccer events to enforce rules, ensuring fair play and adherence to the sporting code of conduct, instilling a sense of sportsmanship among students.
- Coordinating and directing soccer activities within the academy, liaising with other staff members to interpret and enforce rules and regulations relating to soccer, ensuring smooth operation of all soccer-related events and activities.

This role is full time with 38 hours of work per week. This position is based in Sydney, NSW.

Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of young aspiring soccer players and in furthering the appreciation of the vibrant Brazilian soccer culture in Australia. Engage in a rewarding career that combines your love for soccer with professional growth and development.

**About You**

The minimum requirements for the position are:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training or AQF Certificate IV (or overseas equivalent) + relevant work experience
- At least three years of relevant experience in soccer coaching or a related field may substitute for formal training.

You are perfect for this role if you have the following:

- A solid understanding and appreciation of the Brazilian style of soccer coaching and playing.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for soccer and youth development.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.

**Salary**: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Beverly Hills, NSW 2209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Soccer and futsal coaching: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- C Licence or overseas equivalent (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person