Head Coach - Soccer & Athletic DevelopmentSouthern Maine Athlete Academy | Saco & Portland, ME This isn't just another coaching job. At Southern Maine Athlete Academy, we believe every young athlete deserves a coach who knows their name, believes in their potential, and pushes them to become the best version of themselves—both on and off the field. We're looking for a Head Coach to help lead that mission. If you're the type of coach who loves developing athletes, enjoys mentoring other coaches, and takes pride in creating an incredible training environment every single day, we'd love to meet you. About Us Southern Maine Athlete Academy is a rapidly growing youth athletic development facility specializing in soccer skill development and athletic performance training. We don't run large camps where athletes disappear into the crowd. We coach in small groups, build real relationships with every athlete, and measure progress through objective testing and individualized coaching.

Our mission is simple:

Help every athlete reach their full potential. What You'll Do As Head Coach, you'll be responsible for far more than running sessions. You'll help establish and maintain the coaching standards that define Southern Maine Athlete Academy.

Responsibilities include:

Lead high-energy soccer and athletic development training sessions Deliver exceptional coaching and athlete experiences Mentor and develop part-time coaching staff Ensure training standards and coaching quality remain consistently high Help onboard and train new coaches Provide feedback and accountability to the coaching team Build relationships with athletes and families Assist with programming and athlete evaluations Help maintain a clean, organized, professional facility Contribute to the continued growth of the academy Who We're Looking For This role is for someone who: Loves coaching young athletes Is naturally positive, energetic, and encouraging Holds themselves and others to a high standard Leads by example Communicates professionally with athletes, parents, and staff Is highly organized and dependable Wants coaching to be a career—not just a side job Thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment Is coachable and always looking to improve Preferred Qualifications Soccer coaching experience Strength & conditioning or athletic performance experience Experience coaching youth athletes Leadership or management experience Soccer playing experience CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain) Ability to work afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends What Success Looks Like After your first year, you have: Helped build one of the strongest coaching cultures in youth sports. Earned the trust of athletes, families, and your coaching team. Elevated the quality and consistency of every training session. Played a key role in the continued growth of Southern Maine Athlete Academy. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Performance-based bonus opportunities Paid professional development Paid time off Opportunities for advancement as the company continues to grow Complimentary gym membership A chance to help shape the future of one of Maine's fastest-growing youth sports organizations Why Join SMAA? We're not looking for someone who simply wants a job. We're looking for someone who wants to build something meaningful. If you believe great coaching can change lives—and you're excited to help build a world-class coaching culture—we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Gym membership On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Application Question(s): In three sentences or less, describe the best coach you've ever had. What specifically made them exceptional? Tell us about a time you received difficult feedback. What was it, and what did you do afterward? Imagine you arrive 15 minutes before your first session and notice equipment isn't set up, music isn't on, and the facility isn't ready. What do you do?

Work Location:

In person