Sereno Soccer Director of Coaching position:
- Review qualifications and information on our website: www.serenosoccer.com
- Submit resume, including a letter of qualifications explaining why you would be a good fit for the position and club. It is recommended that you have two references.
- All submissions due no later than 12/2/2011
- Direct all inquiries and submissions via email to employment@serenosoccer.org
The candidate should reflect the highest level of professionalism and conduct as this position is the leader of the premier youth soccer program in Arizona.
Club Background:
Sereno Soccer Club, Located in Phoenix, Arizona, celebrated its 32nd anniversary in 2011. As the #1 soccer club in Arizona and perennially ranked as one of the top clubs in the nation, Sereno is recognized as the leader in youth soccer development in Arizona. Sereno is an official Football Development Partner with Chelsea FC of the English Premier League and a Priority Club partner with Adidas. Over the past 30 years, the Club has experienced great success both on and off the field, producing 87 State Champion Girls and 48 State Champion Boys teams, 9 Regional Champions, 4 National Finalists, and 1 National Champion. Our club currently has 1200 competitive players and 500 recreational players, and participates in a number leagues, including ECNL, Far West Region League, Arizona State League, and Arizona Open League.
Sereno Soccer Club is currently led by Boys Division Director, David Robertson, Girls Division Director, Paul Taylor, and the Board of Directors. All of the professional coaches and trainers work with the Division Directors and age-level Division Directors to achieve the best programming and training available.
All competitive players are trained by an elite professional coaching staff that includes nationally and internationally licensed coaches, former playing professionals and individuals who have coached at the highest levels in the United States and professionally overseas.
Club Vision:
Become the best youth soccer club in the country for players, coaches and our families. The Club views the following attributes as imperative to achieving its vision:
A well funded financial assistance program
The best coaching and training staff in the country
Strong alumni network
Strong relationships with its participating families, community organizations and corporate partners
A leader in building and developing youth soccer in Arizona and the US
Qualifications/Criteria:
Ability to lead, communicate and develop both players and coaching staff
Vision, determination, and ability to motivate others to excellence
Proven experience in developing curriculum and programs for coaches and athletes
Desire to see youth players develop and continue to achieve at collegiate level
Contacts and resources in collegiate networks, professional and international divisions
Ability to coordinate boys and girls soccer programs within the same organization
A true mentor and leader willing to fully commit to growing the brand
Requirements:
Experience as a Director or Coaching, or as a College Head Coach or Professional Head Coach
Minimum 10 years coaching experience at the Club, Collegiate, or Professional level, US or International
Experience with youth development programs and elite level soccer programs
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and motivational skills
Demonstrated broad and diverse coaching ability at all ages and levels of play
Must be willing to submit to a background check
Ability to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
