Bennington Soccer Club - Director of Coaching Position

• Overview 

  • Oversee player development, guidance, and coaching responsibilities for Bennington Soccer Club 

  • The DOC reports directly to the Board of Directors

  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors and ADOCs on an ongoing basis, serve as technical and tactical liaison 

    • DOC will be expected to provide a formal report to the board on a quarterly basis

  • Develop, implement and disseminate club curriculum and player development plan; this methodology is meant to provide a framework for coaches and players alike, maintaining what is being both taught in learned in a respective age and/or playing level

  • Perform other duties as may be delegated by the Board of Directors

  • Paid compensation for part time position

 

• Coaching

  • Responsible, in conjunction with ADOCs, for ensuring all coaches are oriented in the club’s training methodology and coaching curriculum

  • Work with coaches to make sure they understand club guidelines; aid in the creation and development of sessions that are consistent with the club’s curriculum

  • Maintain communication and establish coaching feedback loop throughout the course of fall and spring seasons

  • Willingness and ability to attend training sessions throughout the course of respective seasons

  • Coordinate educational opportunities for club coaches both in and out of season, encourage staff to pursue continuing education opportunities

  • Manage ADOCS and delegate tasks to ADOCs as deemed necessary

• Player Development

  • Design a player-focused educational framework and process that is supported by a written player development curriculum and training methodology aligned with respective club-wide goals; This plan should be tailored accordingly to level of play (Developmental, Competitive, etc.) and age

  • Create a relevant and engaging player, coach, and team training environment where players can maximize their potential in all key pillars of the game (technical, tactical, physical, and psychological)

  • Plan, organize, promote and implement evaluations/assessments, team formation, and training schedules for Developmental and Competitive teams

  • Organize and facilitate supplemental skills camps and clinics for players, particularly during the off-season

• Qualifications

  • Licenses: minimum of USSF D license or United Soccer Coaches National Diploma

  • Experience: 4 years coaching experience or equivalent