Coach’s Corner

Become a Part of Our Coaching Family!

Welcome to Jackson Hole Youth Soccer! We are excited that you are interested in learning about coaching opportunities with us. JHYS is dedicated to fostering a love for soccer, developing young athletes, and building a strong community. Whether you are an experienced coach or looking to start your coaching journey, we have a place for you.

Why Coach with Us?

  • Impact Young Lives: Help shape the future of our young athletes by teaching them valuable soccer skills and life lessons.

  • Grow Your Skills: Enhance your coaching techniques through our comprehensive training programs and workshops.

  • Community Engagement: Be a part of a vibrant community that values teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal development.

  • Supportive Environment: Enjoy a collaborative environment with access to resources, mentorship, and support from our experienced coaching staff.

Coaching Opportunities

We offer various coaching roles to fit different levels of experience and commitment:

  1. Head Coach

    • Lead a team and manage all aspects of training and game preparation.

    • Develop and implement practice plans.

    • Mentor assistant coaches and players.

  2. Assistant Coach

    • Support the head coach in training sessions and game day management.

    • Provide individual attention to players to enhance their skills.

    • Help with administrative tasks and communication.

  3. Volunteer Coach

    • Assist with practices, games, and club events on a flexible schedule.

    • Gain experience and training to progress to more involved coaching roles.

What We Look For

  • Passion for Soccer: A love for the game and a desire to share that passion with young athletes.

  • Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead by example, creating a positive and motivating environment.

  • Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with players, parents, and fellow coaches.

  • Commitment: Dedication to the development and success of our players and teams.

To apply for an available position, fill out the application form linked in the button below. You can also contact us through the link so that we can answer any questions or assist you with the application process. Check out the full coach job description as well for a better understanding of what it looks like to coach with JHYS.

The background check and Heads Up training are mandatory requirements in order to coach. They can be found in your coaches GotSport account, under the "Requirements" tab. The background check is free and only requires answering a few short questions.  The Head Up training is a short online concussion training. Background checks and coach accounts and Head's Up Concussion must be updated every 2 years.

You will have to create a coach account in GotSport. Please use your correct full legal name. For tips on how to create and use your coach account watch the video below-Using the GotSport coach account

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=nFSHQBm3SEI&feature=youtu.be

Safe Sport is an online training that is mandatory for all coaches/adults who work with JHYS players. It is federally authorized under the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 (which became Public Law No: 115-126 on February 14, 2018) to provide training, resources and policies to safeguard athletes from bullying, harassment, hazing, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual misconduct. Safe Sport is a 1.5 hour training that requires a shorter refresher course every year. This training is found under the "Requirements" tab in your GotSport coaches account.