Academy Goalkeeper Coach

Job Summary

•  Is passionate about player development? 


• Has a deep desire to plan, practice, reflect, and repeat? 


• Is motivated to learn every day?


• Is detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive?


• Is driven to contribute to a sporting staff that has ambitious goals?


• Thrives while working as a positive team player to meet these goals? 


• Is agile and able to respond effectively to the changing needs of a fast-paced growing organization? 

•  Train all Academy goalkeepers  


• Attend all sessions training sessions (4x per week), tournaments, competitions, and games (weekend Development Academy matches)


• Scout and identify top goalkeepers for our program 


• Develop a long-term training and development plan for our Academy goalkeepers 


• Extensively review and reflect on training sessions and games (player and coach)


• Support other Academy coaches with the execution of their sessions and gamedays  


• Facilitate and support individual development plans for Academy players 

• Communicate clearly and timely to leadership  


• Act as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and players


• Submit daily and weekly training logs according to session builder plan

• Other duties as directed by the Sporting Director

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   Goalkeeping License preferred  


• USSF B or higher preferred 


• Bachelor’s degree (required)


• 3-5 years’ experience in youth coaching at academy level, age specific 12-17 year old


• Proven knowledge of the American soccer system, playing experience is a plus 


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others


• Ability to work independently, self-starter, enthusiastic, flexible


• Strong leadership and organizational skills


• Commitment to diversity and inclusion both internally and externally


• Bilingual Spanish a plus 


• Knowledge of Microsoft office; PowerPoint, Word, and Excel 


• Experience using game analysis software (Sportscode, Nacsport, Hudl, Coachpaint, Tactical Board) is a plus


• Valid driver’s license