- What is the Red Bulls Player Development System?
- What level of the Player Development System will I be working in?
- What level players will I be working with?
- What types of employment offers are available and what will my job entail?
- What exactly will my job entail?
- What is the interview and selection process?
- Is visa sponsorship provided for this coaching position?
- Do I need a driver's license and my own vehicle?
- Do I get any vacation time?
- Will I receive a coaching uniform and equipment?
- Will I have the opportunity to get involved in anything relating to the 1st team?
- Will I get the opportunity to take any coaching courses?
- Are there any full-time opportunities that exist within the organization?
- If successful at the interview when will I start?
- Is housing or a vehicle provided?
What is the Red Bulls Player Development System?
The Red Bulls Player Development System consists of seven (7) levels which ultimately feed players into the Red Bulls 1st team. Level seven (7) is at the base of the pyramid, and consists of our camps and clinics, coach education, club development, select programs and outreach programs, providing valuable services to many local youth soccer organizations. Level six (6) of the pyramid represents our Regional Development Schools (RDS) which consists of elite player camps, clinics, talent centers and showcase teams. Level five (5) consists of the RDS boys and girls pre-academy teams. Level four (4) is the academy, which consists of a number of elite teams between the ages of U12 to U18, all of whom play US Club Academy. The U23 squad, level three (3), play in PDL and our USL team, level two (2) make up our reserve team.
What level of the Player Development System will I be working in?
The vast majority of our seasonal coaching staff will work with players within our development programs: recreational, club, travel, clinics and/or camps. This will involve working with player’s aged 4 – 16 years, all of whom are of mixed ability. Skill levels will range from working with complete beginners to players who need to be challenged at an advanced level. There will be opportunities for coaches who show a high level of ability and experience to progress through the player development system and work within the Regional Development School programs.
What level of players will I be working with?
The level of play within youth soccer organizations is typically categorized into two levels. ‘Recreational’ players are beginners, while ‘travel team’ players are considered a more serious level of player. Coaches will work with both levels, and in general the major focus is spent on teaching the basic fundamental skills of the game. We always attempt to place coaches with with a variety of ages, however it must be stressed that all coaches at some point will be required to spend time working with our younger players, who are complete beginners to the game. Typically coaches will work with beginner level players for at least 4-5 hours per week.
What types of employment offers are available and what will my job entail?
Full Availability
- Required to be available five (5) afternoons/evening per work week plus weekends
- Required to be available Tuesday and Thursday mornings for staff training workshops. (Spring & fall season)
- Working hours will be approximately 20 to 30 hours per week, over an eight to nine month period.
- Typically coaching 6-7 days a week
- A coach's working week is comprised of on field coaching hours and attendance at mandatory staff training and workshops. Both elements are paid at an hourly rate.
- Administrative duties are also required of the role and you will be compensated for such duties at the hourly education rate.
- Employment typically begins mid to late March or mid to late August and runs through to late November. The exact start and end dates are based upon the needs of each youth partner club.
- Coaches who commit to full availability are guaranteed to be paid a minimum of 180 coaching hours in the spring and fall seasons, plus a minimum of one (1) 15 hour camp per week during the summer season
- Provided that there is a full season (as determined by the Company in its sole discretion), a coach can expect to be scheduled for (and agrees to be available for) a minimum of 180 hours* in the spring and fall seasons (which hours may be comprised of both primary and camp hours, with the mix to be determined by the Company in its sole discretion) plus a minimum of 150 hours* (which hours may be comprised of both primary and camp hours with the mix to be determined by the Company in its sole discretion) in the summer season.
Partial Availability
- Required to be available seasonally for at least two (2) afternoons/evenings per week and Saturdays and Sundays.
- Required to be available: (i) on weekdays from 3:00pm until 9:00 pm; and (ii) on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am until 6:00pm.
- Administrative duties are also required of the role and you will be compensated for such duties at the hourly education rate.
- Coaching hours and summer camp assignments are allocated based on required need and coach availability.
- Required to attend a mandatory paid pre-season orientation event.
Junior Coach
- The junior coach position provides an opportunity for aspiring young coaches to gain valuable youth soccer coaching experience.
- Required to attend a mandatory paid pre-season orientation event.
- Must be mature and reliable
- Have an outgoing personality
- Capability to relate to people and players of all ages and abilities
- Motivated to learn and develop
- Have excellent organization and time management skills
- Passion for coaching children
- Ability to acutely demonstrate soccer skills
- Hold a coaching qualification
- Have excellent references
- Hold a clean driving license
What is the interview and selection process?
1. Online Application
Prospective coaches or prospective junior coaches should go online at http://www.redbullsacademy.com/training/apply/ and complete the application form
2. Phone Interview
Based on review of your online application a phone interview will be scheduled. Please be mindful that due to a large number of applications we are only able to schedule phone interviews on set days. Please do your utmost to accommodate us on our initial time and date.
3. Coaching Practical and Theory Interview
Based on the successful completion of a phone interview, candidates will be invited to an interview day. Applicants are responsible for the costs of travel and/or accommodation for the interview.
4. Orientation
Based on a successful on field coaching assessment and personal interview a coaching opportunity will be offered to you. Prior to the start of your coaching role you will be required to attend a staff orientation that will provide in-depth training related to your coaching role.
What should I expect form the Coaching and Theory Interview?
Each interview is either a full or half day commitment. All attendants are required to stay for the duration of the day so please plan accordingly. If you can not commit to this time line please DO NOT accept your place to interview. All attendees are asked to bring: coaching qualification, resume, soccer specific references. Dates of our locations can be found at http://www.redbullsacademy.com/training/apply/
The interview day is made up of three important stages:
- Welcome Address
- Practical coaching assessment (10-15 minutes) - Topic and guidelines will be provided.
- Coaching theoretical assessment (15-20 minutes) - Interview on questions related to the team, our programs and various coaching aspects associated to your role.
Is visa sponsorship provided for this coaching position?
No. For this position RBNY Academy do not provide visa sponsorship.
Do I need a driver's license and my own vehicle?
You are required to have access to reliable transportation to use to travel to and from work
Do I get any vacation time?
Yes. Although due to the nature of the youth soccer season and the need to maintain consistency in staffing, coaches are not permitted to take vacation time during the spring and fall seasons. We like to ensure that all coaching staff has the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after a long season. Therefore we always look to provide staff with a 1-2 week unpaid vacation between seasons.
Will I receive a coaching uniform and equipment?
Yes, every employee will get a comprehensive Adidas coaching uniform and all relevant coaching resources. The coaching uniform is yours to keep, although the resources need to be returned at the end of the employment contract. If an employee leaves prior to the end of their employment agreement end date they must return all items.
Will I have the opportunity to get involved in anything relating to the 1st Team?
Yes. One of the main differences in working for a professional soccer team is that everything you do will connect to the bigger picture. Here are some of the areas that you will be involved in:
Tickets: All coaching staff will be offered the opportunity to attend each home game as long at the arena is not sold out.
Professional Development: As part of our continued professional development program, trainers will have exposure to first team training sessions, question and answer forums with the head coach and the opportunity to learn from sessions delivered by Academy and Regional Development School coaching staff.
Will I have the opportunity to take any coaching courses?
Yes, in addition to our continued professional development program we also strongly believe in coaching staff gaining further experience and qualifications. Subject to vacation time, coaches have the opportunity to undertake residential coaching licensing programs offered by US Soccer or the USC at the coaches own expense. We have a partnership with the USC and US Soccer and typically are the host location for USC 4v4, 7v7/9v9 and 11v11 courses and the National Youth License. Additionally, we have a small amount of select scholarships for both residential USC courses and USC 4v4, 7v7/9v9 and 11v11 courses. For more information on coach education visit: http://www.redbullsacademy.com/training/coach-education/
Are there any full-time opportunities that exist within the organization?
Red Bull New York makes the commitment to its soccer partners to employ the best youth soccer coaches. Performance is assessed throughout the duration of each of our seasonal trainers’ employment with the view to retaining these staff on a seasonal basis. Each of our seasonal coaches is provided an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and talents and prove their worth to our organization
If successful at the interview when will I start?
- Full Availability (March to November or August to November)
- Partial Availability (seasonal start dates: fall, spring)
- Junior Coach (seasonal start dates: fall, summer, spring, winter)
Important Note: For all positions there is often a one to two week unpaid gap between the Spring and Fall season. Additionally, no guarantees are provided for winter coaching work.
Is housing or a vehicle provided?
No, housing and/or a vehicle is not provided to our coaching staff by Red Bull New York. For staff relocating for this position, we provide staff with re-location reimbursement of $1000.00