Skyline Soccer Association

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Skyline Soccer Association has been the heart of Denver youth soccer since 1965. Today, Skyline serves roughly 4,000 players each season ranging in age from 2.5 – 19 years old and provides options for all levels of players, from the beginner to the advanced. Skyline is the largest Denver-based sports organization serving all areas of Denver and surrounding suburbs. The association uses over 25 field complexes every season to host practices, games, camps and clinics.


Skyline Soccer Association is striving to be a national leader as it relates to US Soccer Grassroots Coach and Player Development. The club has adopted US Soccer’s Grassroots Player Development Philosophy into all of its programming: “At the Grassroots level, children learn and develop to their full potential through game-like experiences in an enjoyable environment that supports individual growth.”



In addition, Skyline endorses US Soccer’s Grassroots Training Methodology focusing on Play-Practice-Play (P-P-P) at every age level from 6U through 19U. Grassroots Play-Practice-Play (P-P-P) is designed around a player-centered approach to coaching. Taking a player centered approach places the needs and motivations of the player at the forefront of a coach’s approach to coaching his or her players.


Skyline Soccer Association is committed to providing our players and their families with high quality soccer programs that allow each player to achieve the highest level of soccer that they desire in a fun, educational, and safe environment through the proper training and assessment of our coaches and players while operating the Club in a financially sound and prudent manner.


  • Competitive Team Coach

    Description: Team Coaches instruct our higher level teams in CSA leagues. Focus on the development of the individual players & team using age appropriate training methods in conjunction with the Skyline Player Development Plan. Work closely with the Director of Coaching and Technical Director of the club. Team Coach will coordinate and communicate with families on a regular basis. This is a seasonal contract, paid position.


    Responsibilities:

    • Conduct 2 to 3 team training sessions per week (depending on the age and playing level) games on Saturdays and some Sundays.

    • Facilitate match management duties for each team (warm-up prior to matches, line-ups, substitutions, match tactics, etc.)

    • Respond to emails from team members, parents, opposing coaches, club Administrator, Director of Coaching and Technical Director in 24 hours.

    • Manage/support team participating in tournaments and off-season training.

    • Lead their respective teams into the competitive tryout process, including  player placement recommendations.

    • Attend and assist in the tryout process for all Skyline Competitive teams. Team coaches will also conduct player evaluations and hold team meetings.

    • Pay is commensurate with experience, licensing, team level, team size per season.

    • Additional work opportunities, such as camps, may be available.


    Qualifications:

    • Must be able to pass a background check and have a valid driver's license.

    • Must be willing to participate in coach education offered by the club and by US Soccer.

    • Must have previous soccer playing or coaching experience.

    • Must complete SafeSport and Concussion training.

    • Must have reliable transportation 


    To apply, email GeorgePavlantos at George@skylinesoccer.org


  • Site Coordinator

    Site coordinators are assigned to a recreational soccer program and often a particular park.  Duties include;


    WORK DAY & HOURS:

    • Site Coordinators for the U6-U10 program work Saturday games, roughly 8:00-12:00
    • Site Coordinators for the G&M program work any of the following days (depending on what they choose) M,T,W,TH from 4-6 or Sat 8-11

    BEFORE PROGRAM:

    • Set up the fields. Each program should begin with safety checked and clean fields.
    • Put up goals (Pugg goals or Bownets depending on program)
    • Stake goals into the ground for safety
    • Distribute pinnies, cones, and balls to each field
    • For G&M program, make sure supply box has extra t-shirts, paperwork, or announcements ready for parents
    • Be on hand to welcome and answer any parent’s questions and help teams find their field.
    • START ON TIME!  

    DURING PROGRAM:

    • Keep track of time and ensure things start and end on time.
    • Monitor safety, no one is "out of hand", no drinking alcohol at the fields.
    • Monitor weather and clear fields if there's lightning.For G&M program, lead group warms in a fun and energetic way.
    • For G&M program, make sure coaches have a copy of the session plan
    • For G&M program, monitor the fields for coaches who need help

    AFTER PROGRAM:

    • Congratulate players on a great session/game and thank families for coming as they leave!
    • Once everything has finished, break down goals, gather pinnies, cones and balls.
    • Pick up any trash or debris left over. Bring lost and found items back to the office.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must have reliable transportation
    • Must pass a background check
    • Must be at least 16 years of age
    • Must be responsible, reliable and have good customer service
    • Must be able to lift 40 lbs

  • (3U - 5U) Grasshopper & Munchkin Staff Coach

    Job Summary:

    Skyline Soccer Association is looking for energetic Club Coaches to assist during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons of our Grasshoppers & Munchkins soccer program. One of the oldest soccer clubs in Denver, we serve roughly 2,500 players each season. Our Grasshoppers and Munchkins program is specifically designed to teach 2 – 5 yr. old players the very basics of soccer while playing games, making friends, and having fun! Ideal candidates will be passionate, enthusiastic, and have experience working with children. Extensive soccer knowledge is not required, but is always a plus!


    Responsibilities:

    • Field set up and monitoring player safety
    • Facilitate group warm-up
    • Coaching teams of 10 – 12 players, ages 2.5 – 3 or 4 – 5 years old
    • Assist volunteer parent coaches or peer staff coaches with team activities as requested
    • Tear down fields and equipment at the end of each session
    • Customer Service to families, players, and coaches

    Qualifications:

    Must be comfortable working with children ages 2 – 5 yrs. old in a team atmosphere. Extensive soccer knowledge is not required – we look for energetic and passionate people who understand how to relate to and engage children of the preschool age.


    Must be comfortable leading a group through soccer related activities for 45 – 60 minutes on your own (coaching plans are provided but not extensive training).


    Must be punctual, reliable, and bring a smile to the field each week!


    Must be able to pass a national background check, legally approved to work in the United States, and have reliable transportation.


    The beginning pay for this position is $16/hr (subject to increase based on experience)


    Season Logistics:


    We run Spring, Summer, and Fall Seasons. Sessions are held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings as well as Saturday mornings at a variety of parks around the Denver-metro area.Please view our Grasshopper and Munchkin program locations, along with each location’s schedule and season dates.


    Weekday work time commitments run from 4:30 – 6:30 pm; Saturday work time commitments run from 8:30 am – 11:30 am (end times vary depending on location).


    The sessions you sign up to work are where you will meet once a week, at the same time and place, for six – eight weeks depending on weather. Coaches can select to work one day a week all the way up to all four weekdays and Saturday morning.


    Precedence will be given to applicants who can commit to two or more days per week.


    To learn more about our program please  visit: https://www.skylinesoccer.org/recreational/3u-5u-youth-soccer or contact  Johanna Bedker (johanna@skylinesoccer.org) with any questions regarding the position or our soccer programs! We look forward to hearing from you.


  • (6U - 8U) SKILLS Trainer

    Job Summary:

    Skyline Soccer Association is looking for energetic and knowledgeable trainers to run the spring U6-U8 SKILLS program. One of the oldest soccer clubs in Denver, we serve roughly 3,500 players each season. The U6-U8 SKILLS program is designed for the 5-8 year old looking for an additional training option outside their normal parent run practices. Ideal candidates will be passionate, enthusiastic, and have a background and knowledge with the game of soccer. Coaching licensing and experience is not required but is considered a huge plus.


    Responsibilities:

    Field set up

    Facilitate group warm-up

    Coaching a group of 8 – 12 5-8 years old players (Session plans provided)

    Tear down fields and equipment at the end of each session


    Qualifications:

    Must be comfortable working with children ages 5-8 yrs. old in a technical development training session.

    Extensive soccer knowledge is needed as you will be teaching players basic technical skills that will be outlined by Skyline Staff.

    Must be comfortable leading a group through a full training session for 60 minutes on your own (coaching plans are provided but not extensive training).

    Must be punctual, reliable, and bring a smile to the field each week!

    Must be able to pass a national background check, legally approved to work in the United States, and have reliable transportation.

    Season Logistics:


    Sessions are held on Monday and Thursday evenings Veterans Park

    Work time commitments run from 4:45 – 7:15 pm.

    The program runs for a total of six weeks in the fall and spring.

    Not all coaches work both nights of the program and you do not have to work both sessions if you do not want to.

    To Apply for Our Positions:


    Please send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director George Pavlantos george@skylinesoccer.org If you have any questions, feel free to stop in to our office at 3799  S. Jason St. Englewood, CO 80110 or give us a call at 303.691.5662.

  • (8U - 10U) Elite Team Coach

    Job Summary:

    Our Elite Staff coaches our pre-competitive teams (9U/10U) in the Elite Program. The goal of the Elite program is to prepare players for the competitive program, known as the Competitve Program, at 11U. Elite Staff coaches focus on the development of the individual player using age appropriate training methods in conjunction with the Skyline Player Development Plan and the Director of Coaching.


    Responsibilities:

    • Elite Staff coaches are in charge of conducting 2 team training session per week, per team.

    • Elite Staff coaches are in charge of match management duties for each team (warm-up prior, line-ups, substitutions, match tactics, etc.)

    • Elite Staff are expected to respond to emails from team members, team parents, opposing coaches, and the Director of Coaching in less than 24 hours.

    • Elite Staff coaches are expected to lead their respective teams in the tryout process for all Skyline Select teams including duties associated with player placement.

    • Elite Staff coaches are expected to assist in the tryout process for all Skyline Select teams.

    • Pay is commensurate with experience ranging from $800 – $1,000 per season, per team.

    • Additional work opportunities (i.e. camps) may be available.


    Qualifications:

    • Soccer knowledge via playing experience and/or coaching experience is required.

    • National ‘E’ License, NSCAA National License, or higher is preferred.

    • Candidates should be interested in furthering their education of the sport and obtaining licenses.


    Please send a cover letter and resume to the Technical Director George Pavlantos george@skylinesoccer.org or feel free to stop in to our office at 3799 S. Jason St. Englewood, CO 80110 or give us a call at 303.691.5662.

  • (9U - 10U) Elite Trainer

    Job Summary:

    Elite Trainers will develop 9U and 10U players for the 11U+ Competitive program. Trainers focus on the development of the individual player using age appropriate training methods in conjunction with the Director of Coaching.


    Responsibilities:

    • Trainers are in charge of conducting 75 minute training sessions 1 to 3 nights a week.

    • Trainers are expected to be at the fields 30 minutes prior to each session and stay until all players are picked up.

    • Trainers are not required to coach during games.

    • Pay is approximately $30 – $40 per session, commensurate with experience.

    • Additional work opportunities (i.e. camps) may be available.


    Qualifications:

    • Soccer knowledge via playing experience and/or coaching experience is required

    • National ‘E’ License, NSCAA National License, or higher is strongly preferred.

    • Candidates should be interested in furthering their education of the sport and obtaining licenses.


    Please send a cover letter and resume to the Technical Director George Pavlantos george@skylinesoccer.org. If you have any questions, feel free to stop in to our office at 3799 S. Jason St. Englewood, CO 80110 or give us a call at 303.691.5662.

  • (6U - 10U) Summer Recreational Camp Coach

    Job Summary:

    Skyline Soccer Association is looking for energetic and knowledgeable summer camp coaches to run the recreational camp program. One of the oldest soccer clubs in Denver, we serve roughly 2,500 players each season. Summer Recreational Camps are designed for the 5-10 year old looking for a way to have fun, make friends and have a great summer camp experience all while learning new soccer skills! Ideal candidates will be passionate, enthusiastic, be good at working with young kids and have a background and knowledge with the game of soccer. Coaching licensing and experience is not required but is considered a plus.


    Responsibilities:

    Field set up

    Facilitate group warm-up

    Coaching a group of 8 – 12, 5-10 years old players throughout the session (Session plans provided)

    Tear down fields and equipment at the end of each session.


    Qualifications:

    • Must be comfortable working with children ages 5-10 yrs. old in a fun and energetic training session. Basic soccer knowledge is needed as you will be teaching players basic skills that will be outlined by Skyline Staff.
    • Must be comfortable leading a group through a full training session for several hours your own (coaching plans are provided but not extensive training).
    • Must be punctual, reliable, and bring a smile to the field every day!
    • Must be able to pass a national background check, legally approved to work in the United States, and have reliable transportation.

           The beginning pay for this position is $12/hr.


    Season Logistics:


    Camps run from Monday-Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm every week of the summer. Camp locations and dates can be found at Summer Soccer Camps. Work time commitments run from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm.


    Our summer season starts on June 8th and concludes on August 7th. Coaches do not usually work every week of camp throughout the summer.

    To Apply for Our Positions:


    If you feel qualified for this position, please email George Pavlantos at george@skylinesoccer.org with you contact information (phone and email) and an explanation of the following:

    • Why you feel you would be a good fit based on your experiences?
    • Why you are interested in the position?

    If we decide to move forward with you as a potential candidate, we will contact you for an interview. To learn more about our program visit http://www.skylinesoccer.org/soccer-camps-and-clinics/ or contact our Technical Director George Pavlantos with any questions regarding the position or our soccer programs!

  • Internships

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    Interns report to the Executive Director. The position is flexible from day-to-day with a focus on major projects. Please email Skyline’s Technical Director, George Pavlantos at George@skylinesoccer.org with any questions.


    ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY

    An Internship with Skyline Soccer Association encompasses a focus towards an individuals focus of study.


    APPLICABLE DEGREES INCLUDE:

    Sports Management, Recreation, Education, Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Communications & journalism, Sports Marketing, Kinesiology, Health and Fitness Management, Sports Psychology, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Business, Promotions

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