Full-Time

Competitive Travel Soccer Coach

Posted on 7/25/2025

Success Academy Charter School

Success Academy Charter School

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates NYC public charter schools

Compensation Overview

$65k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Training
Requirements
  • Have experience coaching youth and/or collegiate soccer teams.
  • (USC Premier/Advanced National/National Youth License, USSF A, B, C or International Coaching License (FIFA, UEFA, FA) equivalent is strongly preferred)
  • Are able to manage both administrative and coaching aspects of the position in a timely and organized manner.
  • Are able to develop concepts such teamwork, healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship and nutrition;
  • Have familiarity with technology systems for player development, evaluations, scouting, etc;
  • Possess a demonstrated track record of propelling students’ understanding and love of soccer;
  • Have an advanced understanding of the game of soccer as well as strong classroom management;
  • Have a drive to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day.
  • Have experience coaching futsal (a plus)
Responsibilities
  • Coach and develop Success Academy competitive club players under the guidance of the program’s playing philosophy;
  • Assistant coach for a Success Academy team for all training sessions (we work in pairs when possible);
  • Liaise with Head Coaches in age groups above / below to provide training opportunities and challenge players consistently;
  • Liaise with program leadership to provide player & team performances as well as continued progress updates;
  • Lead school based elective classes and provide support to the academic community;
  • Build and maintain relationships with important program constituents and key stakeholders in order to promote the program and philosophy.
  • Responsible for supervising a female locker room.
  • Work with program leadership to implement SA Annual Performance Plan that includes the Technical, Tactical & Physical periodization;
  • Plan and prepare for all training sessions and matches;
  • Provide detailed roster and selection information for each game following informal conversations with program leadership;
  • Ensure that all competitive players are informed of details regarding training sessions, matches and that they act in a manner befitting the Network Player Code of Conduct;
  • Contribute to discussions led by program leadership of players to be retained and released at the end of the season or when deemed appropriate.
  • Implement Individual Development Plans (IDP);
  • Complete player evaluations and report to academy leadership;
  • Schedule individual meetings with all players to discuss player progress and set expectations.
  • Create pre-match objectives presentations prior to every game;
  • Complete post match reports, including video clips focusing on team & player performances;
  • Participate in weekly administrative & operational meetings;
  • Support scouting and talent identification efforts inclusive of formal and informal player evaluation events, training sessions and tryouts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience coaching futsal (a plus)
Success Academy Charter School

Success Academy Charter School

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Operates high-performing public charter schools across NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens) to provide K–12 education with a strong community focus. Schools are funded mainly by per-student public dollars plus private donations and use rigorous curricula and supportive teaching to boost achievement and college readiness. It differentiates itself with very high graduation rates, strict academic standards, and a community-oriented model backed by both public funding and philanthropy. The goal is to close the NYC achievement gap and prepare students for college and long-term success.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$38.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Ken Griffin's $50M gift launches Miami expansion in 2026.
  • Uwill partnership delivers 24/7 teletherapy to high school scholars.
  • Student-led mental health club boosts peer support and awareness.

What critics are saying

  • NYC teachers union lawsuit blocks new charters within 18 months.
  • Teacher attrition from burnout erodes performance in 6 months.
  • Florida expansion fails from regulations in 12 months.

What makes Success Academy Charter School unique

  • Success Academy enforces rigorous 'no excuses' discipline model unique in NYC charters.
  • Innovative teaching prioritizes test prep and academic excellence for college prep.
  • Expands facilities like Brooklyn athletic field via $1.9M NJCC loan in 2025.

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Philanthropy News Digest
Oct 3rd, 2025
Ken Griffin commits $50 million to launch Success Academy in Florida

Success Academy, a New York City-based charter school, has received a $50 million gift from billionaire Ken Griffin to expand into Miami, the South Florida Business Journal reports.

Forbes
Apr 30th, 2025
Why Ac Milan And Off-White Are Collaborating With Nyc Success Academy

AC Milan and Off-White™ collaborated on the “I SUPPORT SPORT FOR CHANGE” t-shirt to benefit. More Fondazione Milan’s Sport for Change program. In 2025, proceeds from sales of the t-shirt will support soccer and education programs at Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City. AC Milan/Off-White™The I SUPPORT SPORT FOR CHANGE t-shirt collaboration between football powerhouse AC Milan and fashion powerbrand Off-White is more than a limited-edition fashion drop. With proceeds from the $100 garment going to support Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City, it’s a connection that brings global sport into local communities to create new pathways for youth education.“This collaboration opens the minds of our scholars to again see what could be possible,” Success Academy athletic director Peter Dicce said. “We talk to our scholars about how it’s great to have hopes and dreams of being a pro player, but there's a way to be involved in sports that extends beyond that—being a doctor for the team, being a reporter, managing the stadium and team facilities, designing uniforms and apparel, or running a retail store.”The project builds on more than two decades of community work by AC Milan’s charity foundation arm, Fondazione Milan , using sport to encourage positive changes for vulnerable youth

PR Newswire
Mar 26th, 2025
$1.9 Million Njcc Loan Makes Needed Athletic Field Possible For Success Academy Charter Schools In Brooklyn, New York

New Jersey Community Capital's loan furthers its mission-driven goals and expands community impact into New York.NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New Jersey Community Capital announced it closed on a $1.9 million loan to New York City-based Apex Development Group, LLC. The loan is financing a much-needed athletic field at 54 Woods Place in Brooklyn for Success Academy Charter Schools-NYC. The loan will allow Apex to purchase and lease the field to Success Academy so it can expand its quickly growing soccer programs at two of its K-4 schools located at 15 Snyder Ave. in Flatbush and 72 Veronica Pl. in Crown Heights. Both facilities serve diverse student populations and are close enough to be able to share the field."As a community development financial institution, we're always looking for projects that support our mission to maximize economic development and educational opportunities in overlooked areas and create sustainable returns for investors

Success Academy Charter Schools
Aug 17th, 2022
Success Academies receives award Rookie of the Year Excellence Awards

With that in mind, Success Academies asked the advice of a number of experts — teachers who were just starting out this time last year and went on to be honored with Rookie of the Year Excellence Awards in the spring.

Success Academy Charter Schools
May 31st, 2022
Success Academies partners with Uwill, Inc.

That’s why Success Academies has partnered with Uwill to provide easy access to counseling and other tools for high school scholars, all at no cost.

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