Northeast Passage Power Soccer Coach

About the job

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Northeast Passage (NEP) is seeking a motivated, dependable, and collaborative individual to serve as the Coach of our Power Soccer team.

We are looking for someone who enjoys coaching, is comfortable taking a leadership role, and has the organizational and communication skills necessary to help a team succeed.

The Power Soccer Coach will take the lead in planning and delivering practices, coaching athletes during games/tournaments, coordinating and facilitating team participation in practices/competitions, and maintaining consistent communication with athletes, families, volunteers, and NEP staff.

While the coach will serve as the primary leader of the team, they will work closely with NEP's Competitive Sports staff, who will provide ongoing guidance, administrative support, equipment resources, assistance with program logistics, problem-solving, and overall program oversight.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, communicates proactively, builds positive relationships, and enjoys creating an engaging, supportive, and competitive environment for athletes with disabilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coaching and Team Leadership

• Plan, organize, and lead engaging, structured Power Soccer practices that support athlete development, teamwork, and competitive play.
• Serve as the team's coach during games and tournaments, providing instruction, strategy, encouragement, and leadership.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe team environment.
• Take initiative in identifying team needs, opportunities for improvement, and ways to strengthen the overall program.
• Provide direction and guidance to UNH student volunteers and interns assisting at practices and competitions.

Program Coordination and Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for athletes and families regarding practices, games, tournaments, and other team-related updates.
• Coordinate with NEP Competitive Sports staff to support scheduling, tournament participation, equipment needs, and other program logistics.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with NEP staff to share updates, discuss challenges, identify needs, and ensure alignment with program goals.
• Work collaboratively with coaches, league officials, tournament organizers, and other teams as needed.
• Complete program documentation, including participation and usage statistics following each practice.

Equipment, Logistics, and Safety

• Help ensure practices, games, and tournaments are conducted safely.
• Prepare, load, unload, and organize Power Soccer equipment for practices and competitions.
• Transport equipment using an NEP truck and trailer to on-campus and off-campus activities, including regional tournaments.
• Identify equipment maintenance or repair needs and coordinate with NEP staff to address them.
• Assist athletes with transfers into and out of wheelchairs as needed, following appropriate training and safety procedures.
• Communicate safety concerns, incidents, or urgent situations promptly to NEP staff.

Requirements:

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Previous coaching experience; soccer coaching experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to independently plan, coordinate, and follow through on responsibilities.
• A dependable, proactive, and collaborative approach to leadership.
• Ability to create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive team environment.
• Consistent availability on Saturdays during the program season, with additional availability for scheduled tournaments.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and comfort operating larger vehicles and trailers
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification at the NEP’s expense.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coaching or working with individuals with disabilities.
• Familiarity with Power Soccer or other adaptive sports.
• Experience coordinating team activities, communicating with families, or organizing athletic events.
• Experience supporting or mentoring volunteers.

Previous Power Soccer experience is not required. NEP staff will provide program-specific orientation, guidance, and support to help the selected candidate succeed.*

Time Commitment: Approximately 5-6 hours per week**, with additional hours during tournament weeks.

• Regular practices: Saturdays, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
• Additional time for preparation, communication, and program coordination
• Tournament dates currently scheduled:
• November 21 – Boston, MA
• Sunday, December 6 – Durham, NH
• April 3 or 10 (TBC) – Burlington, VT

The position is expected to continue through May 2027.**

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV** section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents - additional documents can be added to the** *Application Questions ***section of the application)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Compensation Pay Range:

$25 - $30 /hour

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.**

EEO Statement

**The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00