Youth Sports Performance Coach

At Comprehensive and Objective Performance Assessment Soccer Training Center – COPA STC – we aspire to change the game. Our 110,000 square foot facility and elite coaching staff are dedicated to the analysis of each athlete from every angle to improve cognitive, physical, and technical abilities. Located at the Shadelands SportsMall in Walnut Creek, California, COPA STC & SpeedLab offer a unique data-driven approach to individual development by leveraging cutting-edge sports science and advanced technology to take players of all ages to the next level.

COPA also provides fun, dynamic, and supportive environment for everyone that walks through our doors. From beginners to pros, each space is designed for deliberate practice to enhance an athlete’s skill level. We have something for everyone because we want everyone to grow, right along with us. Encouraging a positive mindset eager to evolve and innovate, we always welcome new concepts to improve skill development and avenues to succeed on the field and in life.
 
 That’s why at COPA STC, we train smarter.
 
 If you are a high-performing individual determined to inspire greatness in others and instill the desire to achieve it, then consider our exciting career opportunities with SpeedLab at COPA Soccer Training Center.

SpeedLab is an innovative project in athletic development, dedicated to serving the modern youth athlete more effectively than is currently accepted. SpeedLab lives within COPA STC and we are dedicated to teaching the movement skills needed for athletes of all sports to have increased confidence, enjoyment and performance in their sport and life.

SpeedLab coaches use innovative technologies and cutting-edge sports science to create a unique training environment that allows coaches to think outside the box and constantly level up their coaching to drive player development.  Coaches will work within the SpeedLab methodology and curriculum to deliver impactful private and small-group training sessions to athletes ages 9-19.

 

The Youth Performance Coach will be required to become equipped with an advanced knowledge and use of the following innovative technologies suites:

·         SpeedTrack laser timing gates

·         SpeedCourt agility testing

·         Vald Force Deck

·         Output Sports velocity based training & athlete monitoring 

 

The Youth Performance Coach role at SpeedLab is a part-time role. We are seeking individuals with a passion for coaching youth athletes and leveraging our state-of-the-art facility to deliver one of a kind training sessions. The role requires 3-5 days of availability per week, offers competitive compensation, on-site training, free facility access and a fun engaging environment to work with like-minded people.

 

For more information follow the links below:

What is SpeedLab: What is SpeedLab?

More about the program: How do we train athletes?

 

 

·         10-20 hours per week

·         Primary responsibility will be to lead small group training sessions as well as large team training sessions.

·         Additional weekly responsibilities may include but not limited to:

o   Assessments

o   Talent ID

o   Camps

o   Video analysis

o   Team/Small Group Training

·         3-5 days of the following time frames

o   Mon through Friday – 3pm-8:30pm

o   Saturday and Sunday – 9am-3pm

·         Deliver SpeedLab training sessions to athletes ages 9-19

·         Engage with aspiring athletes, youth to pro, on a daily basis.

·         Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging technology fueled environment for athletes to thrive.

·         Participate in staff development and outreach events.

 

 

·         Patient, energetic, inspirational, and dependable. Able to teach youth athletes in a fun and engaging manner.

·         Creativity and reasoning to unlock player’s potential.

·         A desire to serve and develop youth athletes to their potential.

·         A positive disposition in dealing with parents, kids and fellow employees.

·         A growth mindset that contributes to your own personal development.

·         Take pride in maintaining the high standards of our elite facility.

·         A dependable team player who can collaborate with others. 

 

 

·         Experience coaching youth athletes 

·         Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program for Kinesiology.

·         CSCS, XPS or other relevant performance/strength and conditioning certification.

·         Physical effort and exertion, which may include all exercise and sports-related movements, maintenance of equipment, lifting weights up to 45 pounds, and prolonged walking and standing. 

·         Ability to learn and become comfortable with our technology, operating software, and hardware which is integral to our facility and curriculum.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Proven time management and organizational skills.

·         Solution orientated in difficult situations –particularly related to customer issues.

 

·         Competitive base salary plus a performance-based incentive bonus allowing for substantial expansion of total earnings for the high-performance individual.

·         We offer a competitive benefits package, 401(k), health care, paid time off, etc., to be tailored to the skills, experience, and contribution of the candidate. 

·         In addition, employees at COPA STC have access to our state-of-the-art gym and soccer training spaces

·         This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position; and will be reviewed by Management periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Management reserves the right to modify duties as deemed necessary. 

·         It is the policy of COPA Innovation Laboratories to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status about public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

·         COPA STC is a Division of COPA Innovation Laboratories, which is an affiliate of several other businesses owned or controlled by Northern California entrepreneur, Mark Hall. These businesses include a medium sized commercial real estate and development company, with interests in apartments, office, industrial, sports, life science, self-storage, and retail properties; a nationwide hotel company; a modular design, engineering, and construction business; and other lesser businesses. COPA STC is the ground floor initial prototype for a multi-unit sports and soccer-oriented business planned for expansion across multiple states. High performing individuals can grow their career with the company, and potentially earn unit level profit participation, and even shareholder ownership for those outstanding individuals who contribute in a material way to the growth of the enterprise. Come show your stuff and grow with COPA!