Employment
Q: What is the Red Bulls Player Development System?
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The Red Bulls Player Development System consists of three (3) main levels which ultimately feed players into the Red Bulls 1st team. Level four (4) is at the base of the pyramid, and consists of our grassroots training programs, providing valuable services to many local youth soccer organizations. Level three (3) of the pyramid represents our Regional Development Schools (RDS) which consists of a number of satellite locations, strategically spread throughout NY and NJ. The RDS is supplementary, advanced, individual training, accessible by tryout only. Level two (2) is the academy, which consists of a number of elite teams between the ages of U14 to U19, all of whom play US Club Academy.
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Q: What level of the Player Development System will I be working in?
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The vast majority of our seasonal coaching staff will work with players within our grassroots training programs. This will involve working with player’s aged 4 – 16 years, all of whom are of mixed ability. Skill levels will range from working with complete beginners to players who need to be challenged at an advanced level. There will be opportunities for coaches who show a high level of ability and experience to progress through the player development system and work within the Regional Development School programs. These opportunities are typically only available after working within the grassroots training programs.
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Q: What level of players will I be working with?
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The level of play within youth soccer organizations is typically categorized into two levels. ‘Recreational’ players are beginners, whilst ‘travel team’ players are considered a more serious level of player. Coaches will work with both levels, and in general the major focus is spent on teaching the basic fundamental skills of the game. We always attempt to place coaches with the level of players that they prefer to work, however it must be stressed that all coaches at some point will be required to spend time working with our younger players, who are complete beginners to the game. Typically coaches will work with beginner level players for at least 4-5 hours per week.
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Q: What exactly will my job entail?
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The vast majority of our coaching staff work over a 8 month period, broken down into 3 main seasons:
Spring / Fall
During the spring and fall season you will be allocated to work with a youth soccer organization for the duration of the season (10-12 weeks). Over the 10 -12 week season you will be scheduled to work with set teams and age groups on a weekly basis. Additionally you may also be involved in delivering coaching clinics, specialty skills sessions and game day coaching. Outside of your coaching responsibilities you will also be required to do some administration work, including, but not limited to, game, player and team reports, seasonal development plans, scheduling, communicating to board members, and attending coaches meetings. A typical week consists of coaching each evening, Monday through Friday, with clinic and game day responsibilities on Saturday and Sundays. All administrative tasks related to performing the coaching role is consider part of the hourly rate that is paid for performing the actual coaching session.
Summer
The summer season consists of a number of one week camp programs. Each week you will coach on a different camp in a different town. A typical camp week will consist of 30 – 40 hours of coaching and may entail working on a morning camp (9:00am – 12:00pm or 9.00am – 1.00pm) and an evening camp (5:00pm – 8:00pm). Some weeks you may also work on a camp from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Our best performing coaches may also spend time working at our Residential Camps which run from Sunday to Thursday and involve staying as a resident at the camp, and coaching the players in morning, afternoon and evening sessions. On weekends throughout the summer you maybe required to deliver coaching clinics, or be involved in special pre-game clinics if the 1st team has a home game. On Sundays all coaching staff meet each weekend to receive their new camp assignments. The level of playing ability on all summer camp programs will vary significantly from session to sessions. Therefore coaches will be expected to adapt their coaching styles and session plans to accommodate the needs of every player.
Summer camp head coach
On all of our summer camps we allocate one lead coach who is designated as the head coach. The head coach is responsible for all operational elements of the camp. Head coaches are paid an additional stipend and are selected based on ongoing performance.
Mentor Program
All Junior Coaches in the Mentor program will observe coaches in one of the 3 main seasons. During the season, you're required to accumulate a certain amount of observation hours, professional development hours and required to complete a NSCAA/USSF qualification. Outside of shadowing a coach, you're responsible to complete match analysis tasks: attend 1st team match, youth match and submit game analysis report. All administrative tasks, related to shadowing a coach, are considered part of the hourly rate.
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Q: What coaching qualities and experiences do Red Bull New York look for when employing a youth soccer coach?
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- Must be mature and reliable
- Have an outgoing personality
- Capability to relate to people and players of all ages and abilities
- Motivated to learn and develop
- Have excellent organization and time management skills
- Passion for coaching children
- Ability to acutely demonstrate soccer skills
- Hold a coaching qualification
- Have excellent references
- Hold a clean driving license
- Clean criminal record
- Be over the age of 21
- Have a clean immigration history with no overstays or issues from previous visits to the US (Foregin Based Only)
Junior Coach
- Must be mature and reliable
- Have an outgoing personality
- Capability to relate to people and players of all ages and abilities
- Motivated to learn and develop
- Have an excellent organization and time management skills
- Passion for coaching children
- Have significant youth soccer coaching experience
- Have excellent references
- Hold a clean driving license
- Clean criminal record
- Be under the age of 23
- Locally based (NJ/NY)
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Q: What types of employment contracts are available?
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Red Bull New York offers the following employment opportunities: (Please note that the vast majority of contracts are for a 8 month period)
- 8 month contracts (April to November)
- 6 month contracts (June to November)
- 3 month contracts (September to November)
- Part-time contracts (weekend and miscellaneous clinics) – Must be locally based
- Junior Coach: Part-time contract to observe coaches and training sessions - Must be locally based & U23
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Q: What is the interview and selection process?
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Step 1 - Online Application
Prospective coach or prospective junior coach goes online at redbullsacademy.com and completes the online application form
Step 2 - Phone Interview
Based on review of online application a phone interview will be scheduled. These are typically scheduled to take place in September and October of each year for 8 month positions, March and April for 6 month and August for 3 month. Please be mindful that due to a large number of applications we are only able to schedule phone interviews on set days. Please do your utmost to accommodate us on our initial time and date.
Step 3 - Coaching Practical and Theory Interview
Based on the successful completion of a phone interview candidates will be invited to an interview day. Applicants are responsible for the costs of travel and/or accommodation for the interview.
Each interview date is either a full or half day commitment. All attendants are required to stay for the duration of the day so please plan accordingly. If you can not commit to this time line please DO NOT accept your place to interview.
The interview day is made up of three important stages:
- Welcome Address
- Practical Coaching Assessment (15 mins) – Topic and guidelines email prior to the event.
- Coaching Theoretical Assessment (15 mins) – Interview on questions related to the team, our programs and various coaching aspects associated to your role.
At this point prospective coaches are asked to bring:
- Coaching qualification
- Resume
- Soccer specific references
Junior Coaches are asked to bring:
- Resume
- Soccer Specific references
Dates for all of our interview locations can be found on our website
Step 4 - Conditional Employment Offer
Based on results of interview process and reference checks prospective coaches are offered a conditional employment offer. Candidates then have five days to accept job offering and sign a conditional e-contract.
Step 5 - Training & Assessment Day
All staff that are offered a conditional employment contract are then required to attend a mandatory 1 day training event.
At this point it is important to stress that you DO NOT have a position with our organization. If you do not attend a training event a final contract offer can not be made.
Each coach will be required to perform set learning tasks relating to coaching, the team and the brand. You will be required to present these at the training event. These training days are very much part of our interview process as we use this opportunity to determine the length of the contract offer that will be made.
At the conclusion of the day you will be required to complete the Red Bulls Criminal Background Check.
Following from the background check candidates will be offered a final employment contract.
Step 6 - Orientation
Prior to the start of your coaching role you will be required to attend a staff orientation that will provide in-depth training related to your coaching role.
It is important to note that all coaches are always on interview, even once being offered a coaching position.
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Q: What countries does Red Bull New York accept applicants from?
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Red Bull is a world wide brand and the New York metropolitan area is made up of a very diverse population. Therefore our goal is to recruit a diverse range of coaching staff that include professional coaches from the United States and beyond. We encourage applicants from all over the world, although all applicants must speak fluent English. The New York Red Bulls currently uses the H2B visa program to offer employment to foreign coaches. To view the countries eligible for this program please click here
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Q: How much will I be paid?
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The rate of pay offer to a coach is based upon qualification of that individual. This rate of pay will be shared during the interview process. We have five (5) pay scale classifications:
| Junior Coach |
F License
NSCAA Youth Level 2
Locally Based & U23
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| Development |
US Soccer Youth License
NSCAA Youth
NSCAA National
FA Youth Award
FA Level 1
SFA Youth & Children Level 1 - 3
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| Advanced |
US Soccer 'C' License
NSCAA National - Distinction
NSCAA Advanced National - Good Pass
FA Level 2
SFA Youth & Children Level 4 - 5 |
| Elite |
US Soccer 'B' License
NSCAA Advanced National - Distinction
NSCAA Premier - Good Pass
UEFA 'B' License
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| Professional |
US Soccer 'A' License
NSCAA Premier - Distinction
NSCAA Master
UEFA 'A' License
UEFA 'Pro' License
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* Qualification examples are given based on US and UK coaching courses. Applicants with FIFA approved qualifications from other counties will be converted into the above table based on a review of the course content and assessment criteria.
During the spring and fall season, coaches will be paid an hourly rate. During the summer season coaches will be paid a flat rate per camp.
The other major factor that affects rate of pay is the applicant’s country of residence. Option C employees or resident applicants who provide their own transportation, accommodation and are either citizens or have permanent residence status, are classed as ‘US Based staff’ and will earn a higher rate of pay than an option A or B applicants.
Applicants who provide their own car but reside in our accommodation are classified as ‘Option B Staff’, option B staff receive a higher compensation rate than ‘option A’ staff. "A" based applicants receive additional employee benefits which include a return flight from home country or state, accommodation and business transportation, and each foreign coach is provided with appropriate documentation to legally work in the United States. Each coach will be responsible for the processing fee of their visa. More information on each of these areas is covered in subsequent questions: A pay scale and benefits overview will be emailed to you once your on-line application is made.
| Employment Option |
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| A |
Provided Accommodation, Vehicle, Visa Documention, and/or Return Flight Home |
| B |
Own Car, Provided Accommodation |
C
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Own Vehicle, Own Accommodation |
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Q: How will I be paid and will I have to pay taxes?
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Every coach will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. Payment will be made by check or via direct payment into a US bank account. For foreign based staff help will be provided in setting up a US bank account.
Spring and Summer Pay Structure
- A typical week will consist of 18-25 paid coaching hours
- Every coach will be paid a rate per hour for each hour that is worked
Summer Season
- During the summer season coaches will be paid a flat rate per camp
- On each camp we allocate a senior camp coach, a person fulfilling this role will be paid an additional rate
All coaches will be required to pay the following deductions on their bi-weekly wages:
Social security – 6.2%
Medicare – 1.45%
NJ State tax – 1.4%
Federal Income tax – 10-12%
Please note these percentages are based on 2008 deductions for employees based in New Jersey. Further information can be found at the link below:
http://www.lsnjlaw.org/english/job/wage/paydeductions/
Each coach can expect to pay approximately 18-20 % in taxes per pay check. All coaches are required to file their own taxes returns at the end of each financial year. Coaches that earn under a set amount maybe eligible for a tax rebate.
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Q: If I'm an option 'A' based applicant, who covers the cost of flights, immigration, transportation and accommodation?
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For 'option A' applicants or foreign based applicants that are offered a coaching position, each one of these cost are covered as part of the overall employment package.
Flight
A return ticket to home country
Any costs associated with changing the ticket due to non-business related reasons, are solely the responsibility of the employee
Immigration
Red Bull New York will provide the necessary paperwork to apply for a US working visa.
As part of the visa process each prospective employee will be required to attend an interview at the employee’s home countries US embassy.
As part of the interview an embassy processing fee of approximately $156 is charged. This fee is the responsibility of the employee.
Employee must have a passport that is valid for at least the duration of the working visa.
Transportation
Employees will be provided with transportation to serve all business related activities. In most cases this is in the form of a rental car.
In order to drive a rental car employee must be over the age of 21 and hold a valid driving license.
All employees are required to obtain a US driving license within 60 days of entering the country. The cost associated with obtaining a license is that of the employee (usually around $10).
Please note in some cases employees maybe expected to share a car for spring and fall training programs. All coaches will share cars over the summer season.
Accommodation
Suitable accommodation is provided during the time that the employee is working for the organization. During vacation weeks, employees will be responsible for their own accommodation. Types of accommodation may vary throughout your contract and could include staying in a rented apartment or house or hotel. On limited occasions, you will stay with a host family.
Red Bulls only expectation for clubs that provide housing with a host family, is a bed, shower and laundry facilities. Please be aware that in almost all cases coaches will be expected to share a bedroom when staying within rented accommodation. Female coaches will be provided separate accommodation in all cases, but may have to share with other female staff.
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Q: Do I have to pay any up front fees or membership payments?
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Yes, Step 3 of the interview process requires you to attend a coaching evaluation and theory day. This part of the recruitment process asks applicants to provide their own travel and/or accommodation to the interview date.
Once hired, any employee that has access to a company vehicle, or stays in company accommodation will be required to pay a security deposit of $750, plus a $10 processing fee. For eight (8) month contracts payment is required by February 1st, for fall three (3) month contracts payment is required by June 1st. Pending no reported issues, the security deposit, minus the processing fee, will be returned to the employee via check, forty five 45 days after their employment end date. This date could be longer if there are any outstanding issues.
Early Contract Termination
If a foreign based employee is terminated or requests to terminate their own contract, prior to the contract end date, the employee is required to reimburse the employer for any international travel cost paid by the employee. This amount will be at least $700, an exact amount will be provided at the date of contract separation.
Additional Cost
The only other additional costs that the employee would incur are as follows:
- Medical Insurance (see below)
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Adidias Coppa Mudials / Predators / Adipures (or less value equivalents)
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Adidas Running Shoes
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Adidas Bag
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Q: Do I need to purchase health insurance if I'm a foreign based applicant?
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Yes. It’s very important that foreign based employees purchase travel insurance for the duration of their employment contract. All health insurance policies must provide the following minimum coverage:
Medical = $10 million
Liability = $1 Million
When choosing a policy most companies also provide the opportunity to include baggage and personal property.
Additionally, in most cases a policy deductible is typically added. It is usually possible to pay a little more for your policy and have a zero deductible on the policy.
Each employee will be required to provide a copy of the insurance policy 30 days prior to the date of employment.
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Q: Do I need a driving license?
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Yes. Due to the need to drive to a number of different training locations we require all employees to be over the age of 21, and have a valid driving license.
Foriegn applicants, who choose 'option A,' are new residents of New Jersey or New York and must take the necessary steps to obtain a valid drivers license within 60 days of arriving. Driving after 60 days on a foreign license could cause a hefty fine, no insurance coverage, and termination from Red Bulls New York.
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Q: Do I get any vacation time?
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Yes, we like to ensure that all coaching staff has the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after a long season. Therefore we always look to provide staff with a 1 week vacation between seasons. Vacation time may vary from program to program, and will be communicated at the start of the employment contract. All vacations must be approved prior to any arrangements being made.
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Q: Will I receive a coaching uniform and equipment?
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Yes. Every employee will get a comprehensive adidas coaching uniform and all relevant coaching resources. The coaching uniform is yours to keep, although the resources need to be returned at the end of the employment contract. If an employee leaves prior to the end of their contract they must return all items.
Additionally, each foreign coach will also receive a cell phone. It will be coach’s responsibility to secure their personal plan that allows them to maintain contact throughout the duration of their contract.
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Q: Will I have the opportunity to get involved in anything relating to the First team?
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Yes. One of the main differences in working for a professional soccer team is that everything you do will connect to the bigger picture. Here are some of the areas that you will be involved in:
Game day clinics:
For each home game selected staff will be involved in running pre-game youth clinics and also be involved in the operation of the soccer interactive zone and stretcher crew.
Attendance at home games:
All coaching staff will be offered the opportunity to attend each home game. It is important that all coaches analyze each game and use it as a tool to give examples in subsequent coaching sessions.
Game tickets:
Each coach will also act as an ambassador within the local community, and will have the opportunity to promote and support ticket promotions within the club they are working.
Camp reunion events:
Every player that attends a Red Bulls camp will have the opportunity to attend a game day camp reunion ceremony. Selected coaching staff will have the opportunity to work at these events.
Professional development:
As part of our continued professional development program, trainers will have exposure to first team training sessions, question and answer forums with the head coach and the opportunity to learn from sessions delivered by Academy and Regional Development School coaching staff.
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Q: Will I get the opportunity to take any coaching courses?
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Yes. In addition to our continued professional development program we also strongly believe in coaching staff gaining further experience and qualifications. As part of our standard training all staff will have the opportunity to take the NSCAA coaching diploma’s. Additionally, subject to vacation time, coaches may have the opportunity to undertake residential coaching licensing programs offered by US Soccer or the NSCAA. A professional development fund is allocated to selected local based staff. This scholarship is based on coaching performance, committments, and professionalism.
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Q: Will I get the opportunity to play?
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Due to the demanding coaching schedule and amount of travel it is very difficult to commit to playing on a team. You will have the opportunity to play at weekly staff meetings and there may also be times when you can get involved in one off games. However it is important to check that your health insurance covers playing recreational soccer. Additionally it is also important to remember that if you get injured playing you would be unable to fulfill your coaching employment contract, which would result in early termination.
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Q: If I'm an employment option A or B applicant can I bring my wife and/or family to NY or NJ?
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Due to the transient nature of the role, and typical accommodation provision it is not suitable for any employee to plan on brining along family members. Also, for foreign applicants the type of immigration visa provided does not support family members.
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Q: If I’m an employment option A or B applicant can family and friends come to visit?
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We strongly advise family and friends to visit in vacation periods between seasons. Due to the nature of the position coaches are kept very busy in season and have very little time to dedicate to outside responsibilities. Guest are also not permitted to stay within rented accommodation or with host families that our staff reside with.
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Q: Is there an opportunity to travel after my contract finishes?
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Travel time following the end of the employment contract is typically limited to 7-14 days, as all employees must leave the country by their visa end date.
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Q: Are there any full-time opportunities that exist within the organization?
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Red Bull New York makes the commitment to its soccer partners to employ the best youth soccer coaches. Performance is assessed throughout the duration of each of our seasonal trainers’ employment with the view to retaining these staff on a seasonal basis.
Each of our seasonal coaches is provided an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and talents and prove their worth to our organization.
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Q: If successful at the interview when will I start?
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8 month contracts (April to November)
Orientation and flight dates for foreign based coaches will take place last week in March
3 month contracts (September to November)
Orientation and flight dates for foreign based coaches will take place during the last weekend in August
Year-Round
Must be a US Resident - Start date can be arranged immediately after interview. Full Schedules can be provided April-Nov. Schedules are light during the winter training months Dec-Feb.
Part-time (weekends and clinic’s)
Must be locally based – Start date can be arranged immediately after interview
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