Soccer Jobs and Careers in NYC
Soccer work in New York is bigger than playing professionally. It includes coaching, refereeing, club operations, retail, events, content, camps, youth development, college programs, and matchday work.
The job map
The easiest entry points are part-time coaching, camp work, referee assignments, retail shifts, content help, operations support, and event staffing. The harder but more stable tracks are club administration, college coaching, academy work, facilities, partnerships, and media roles.
How to start
Use playing experience as proof, but do not rely on it alone. Get licensed if you coach. Build references if you work with youth. Show up on time. Learn operations. Keep a small portfolio if you make content. In soccer, trust travels quickly.
Start here
Start with these names, then check the exact schedule, location, cost, and level.
- TeamWork OnlineThe sports industry's main job board — NYCFC, Red Bulls, MLS, and soccer orgs post roles here.
- Jobs In FootballDedicated soccer job board with NYC coaching openings across youth clubs, academies, and schools.
- LinkedIn + IndeedDozens of soccer coach and club roles posted weekly — youth programs hire coaches year-round.
- NYCFC CareersRoles with New York City FC — from City in the Community coaches to academy and business positions.