Travel Youth Soccer Coach

Club Overview

The Player Progression Academy (PPA) is a premier sports organization in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Our mission is to create great experiences and holistic development through sports. PPA offers athletic programs for players aged 2 – 18 with a focus on helping each player achieve athletic excellence, build a dynamic social network, and learn to apply the principles of sport into healthy lifestyle habits that can be carried through life. Starting at age 7 we offer premier (travel) soccer programs to the players that show a high level of potential. We currently have over 50 premier teams on the boy’s and girl’s side from ages 8-18. Our teams compete in EDP, State Cup, and USYS National League. We are respected for having a highly decorated staff of coaches and professionals who apply passion, creativity, and excitement to our programs.

PPA is continually looking to add creative, determined, experienced, fun, and ambitious people to its premier staff. The most important element to our success is having a team of people who believe in our mission and understand the PPALife. If you have a passion to coach competitive youth soccer and are in the Washington, D.C. metro area then apply now!

*ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO THE DC/MD AREA*

What will you do?

• Coach 2-3 practices per week & 1 game per weekend based on age group (5 – 6 hour commitment per week) per team.
• Coach 2-6 tournaments per year based on age and skill level
• Send weekly communications to your team parents
• Attend PPA coach workshops (4 per year)

Trace film break down for 9v9 and 11v11 top teams

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who will follow the PPA coaching principles – be prepared, be a teacher, teach PPA Life values.
• Someone who will Coach in a manner that is energetic, fun, and active, and that creates a memorable experience as well as a positive learning environment for our players.
• Someone who will communicate effectively with other PPA Staff and correspond kindly, timely, and effectively with parents.
• Someone who has experience and understands how to teach the core principles of soccer in terms of technical and tactical development

Someone who can balance development with winning

Benefits/Perks:

• Flexible scheduling to work around another job
• Competitive compensation with raise opportunity (5k-13k based on experience, team assignment, and tenure with PPA)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Free Under Armour PPA Coaching Gear
• Access to PPA coach development opportunities

Licensing – PPA covers 100% of grassroots licenses and 50% of all other US Soccer Coaching licenses

THIS JOB REQUIRES IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE TO PROGRAMMING IN WASHINGTON, DC AND/OR BETHESDA, MD. If you will be relocating to this area, please note that in your application to ensure you are not overlooked based on location.

At The Player Progression Academy (PPA), we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all athletes, coaches, and staff members. We actively promote fairness, respect, and equal opportunities, and we celebrate the unique backgrounds and perspectives that each individual brings. Join us in creating a positive and inclusive future in youth sports. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.