Save over £25,000 by earning your degree in the USA!

Our BSc (Hons) degree is an unbelievable opportunity for undergraduates to complete work placements, achieve UEFA certifications and save £!

UK International Soccer has teamed up with the University of S. Wales to create a unique degree.

The BSc (Hons) Football Coaching Development and Administration is aimed at students who want to work in a vibrant and dynamic environment. This course provides an opportunity to gain industry-recognized coaching awards (UEFA) while studying all aspects of football coaching, football development, social inclusion and sports management skills.

The degree will be based in the USA with lectures, seminars and tutorials delivered on site and via on-line material.

Earn your Masters Degree in the USA and save £’s

Students earn money while on a placement in the USA, plus receive free accommodation and transportation!

The MA Leadership in Sport course provides a focus on leadership development to aid current and future leaders in the sports industry. The nature of the sports industry is rapidly changing and there is a far greater need than ever before for sports development officers and sports coordinators to have core business and management skills which can help them to become the future leaders within the sector.

The MA course will be based in the USA with lectures, seminars and tutorials delivered on site and via on-line material.

Looking for a short term contract? 

Coaching on our Camp Counsellor program is a great opportunity to live in the USA as a local and experience life as they do as part of this cultural exchange program.

Working in the USA is a fantastic way to gain international coaching experience and advance your skill set in a reality-based and dynamic environment.

Overseas employment is your chance to dip your toes into the water, and gauge what opportunities could be available further down the line if you were interested in one of our longer term coaching opportunities.

Camp Counsellor Contracts:

– May to August
– June or July to September

Recently graduated?
Looking for the next adventure in life?

If you have completed your College or University qualification within the past 12 months, you may be eligible to be part of our Gap Year Internship.

Forget about being stuck behind a desk, this is the job where you get to live out your passion every single day. The difference between dreams and reality is often opportunity.
This is your opportunity! Are you ready?

What’s Included:

• 8-12 month work-based learning in the USA
• Paid internship!
• Accommodation & transport
• Boost your CV/resume with practical experience!
• Insight within a leading US soccer company
• Opportunity to travel to a variety of US cities

Internship Requirements:

• MUST HAVE graduated with a diploma or degree from a College or University within the last 12 months
• MUST HAVE a soccer coaching qualification
• MUST HAVE experience working with children
• MUST BE 19 years of age or older
• Having a clean driving license is advantageous

Looking for part-time work?

We are recruiting US based soccer coaches to work on our programs throughout the USA. This is a great way to earn money while working flexible hours.

We offer coaching opportunities during the spring, summer, and fall.

Part Time Work

Part-time opportunities for any coach who is looking to earn additional income with flexible hours.

College Students
If you are currently a college student we offer paid internship programs that could work around your class schedules. (This may count towards class credits, depending on course requirements).

OPT Visa
Are you a foreign student soon to graduate? We can offer you a pathway to a paid internship in the USA through the OPT visa program.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a recognized soccer coaching qualification equivalent to a USSF E or FA Level 1 or higher, along with College level playing experience or youth coaching experience.

Interested in a career with us?

We have full-time members of staff in the areas of sales, administration, recruitment, IT, finance and marketing.

Only a few positions become available each year, so we are always interested to know what other qualifications and experience our staff have beyond coaching.

If you are interested in opportunities to work full time with UKIS then please advise our recruitment team during your interview or our head office while in the USA.

Please note: full-time positions are subject to immigration requirements.

Different programs for different seasons

We provide a wide variety of soccer programs and camps for all ages and abilities.

Summer camps
A typical summer camp runs from Monday to Friday for 3 hours (half-day camp) to 6 hours (full-day camp) per day, plus a 2 hour clinic on a Thursday evening. Coaches stay in the local community for a week and then are assigned to a different camp location in another town, city or state the following week. The summer camp season runs through June, July and August.

Training programs

Our training programs take place during the spring and autumn. Our coaches are typically based in one location and work with one or more organizations to provide coaching to individual players, teams and volunteer coaches.

Accommodation & Transportation

Accommodation and transportation will be provided once in the USA*. Our coaches typically live with host families and enjoy experiencing the American culture and way of life. In some locations coaches may share rented apartments. If UKIS can not find you a host family or a coaches apartment then we will put you up in a Hotel or Motel for any work purposes.

Rental cars / transportation is provided to coaches and are usually shared between 3 or 4 coaches. Gas cards are also provided to cover all business miles.

*May not be applicable for US based coaches

Wages

First year coaches working camps in the spring and summer will receive $185 – $350 per week depending on qualifications and the number of hours worked. Wages increase for returning coaches based on qualifications and number of years with the company.

In the spring and autumn first year coaches will have a starting wage of between $15 – $25 per hour dependent on their soccer coaching qualifications. Wages increase for returning coaches based on qualifications and number of years with the company.

International coaches outside the USA:

Successful applicants will be invited to interview for a position and undergo a practical coaching assessment. Once these stages are completed, coaches will be issued a contract and assisted with the Visa application.

Stage 1:  Complete an online application form – APPLY NOW
Stage 2:  Take part in an initial interview
Stage 3:  Take part in a practical coaching assessment
Stage 4:  Accept contract and complete all required documentation
Stage 5:  Complete visa process for entering the USA if applicable
Stage 6:  Embark upon the ‘Best Possible Coaching Experience’

US based coaches:

Successful applicants will be invited to interview for a position. Once these stages are completed, coaches will be issued a contract.

Stage 1: Complete an online application form – APPLY NOW
Stage 2: Provide all coaching qualifications and resume
Stage 3: Interview via Skype, phone or in person
Stage 4: Accept contract and complete all required documentation
Stage 5: Embark upon the ‘Best Possible Coaching Experience’

Additional questions? Contact our recruitment team:

International coaches – recruitment@uksoccer.com
US based coaches – kate.desantis@uksoccer.com

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UK International Soccer provide our coaching staff with all the equipment required for delivering a high standard training session.

On your arrival into the USA, you will be provided with a coaching bag containing, cones, domes, bibs, ball pump, whistle, clipboard and pen. A bag of footballs will also be provided if required, but every child usually brings their own ball with them to the camp/program.

Coaches will also be provided with their coaching apparel which includes tops, shorts, socks, sweat shirt, a cap and where necessary tracksuits and raincoats. The only items we do not provide staff are footwear and a stopwatch.

As a UKIS coach, you will have access to our online coaching curriculum and receive a FREE subscription to ‘The Coaching Manual’, providing thousands of activities, games and drills for every age group.