Academy Head Coach

  Soccer Team
  Central Region
  Sports Services
  Posted/Updated: 01/15/20

Job Summary

 
 Are You Someone That:

  • 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? 

You Will:

  • Coach and continue the development of Academy Players 
  • Training x4 per week with weekend Development Academy matches 

  • Create an exciting daily training environment for players

  •  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 

  •  Aid in the player assessment and player integration for the Academy

  •   Communicate clearly and timely to leadership  

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

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

  • Attend evening, weekend and holiday tournaments, competitions, games, trainings as required
  • Attend scheduled meetings as requested by the  Academy General Manager and Academy Technical Director

  • Other duties as directed by the Sporting Director

You Have:

  • USSF ‘A’ license – mandatory

  • Bachelor’s degree (required)

  • 3-5 years experience in youth coaching at academy level, age specific 13-17 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

  • Must have access to reliable transportation to arrive at work site at scheduled time consistently

  • 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



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