Job Title: Academy Head Coach U14

Department: Academy

Reports to:  Director of Player Development

 

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Player Development, the Academy Head Coach will focus on providing elite soccer instruction to the players within the FCC Academy program. This person will collaborate with the DPD on all aspects of Player Development including roster selection, style of play, mental and physical integration, curriculum development and delivery. This role will manage the roster and training schedule, as well as plan and record training sessions. This role will assist when needed with development opportunities of players outside the Academy system and attend as necessary, events when needed to promote FCC programs or act as a Club ambassador. The Academy Coach will maintain and develop relationships with strategic youth soccer partners in the community. This is an exempt position. Due to the cyclical nature of the football industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company. Extensive travel may be required.

What You’ll Do:

• Head Coach of 1 MLS Next Academy team as determined by the Director of Player Development.
• Assist the Head Coach of other MLS Next teams as determined by Director of Player Development.
• Assist in player identification and recruitment.
• Be responsible to lead training for Academy team in accordance with FCC training principles and methodology.
• Keep records of all training sessions
• Assess performance and skill development for each Academy player and schedule evaluations on a regular basis.
• Formulate an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each Academy player on his team
• Assists in advising college placement for all Academy players in conjunction with other Academy coaches
• Assess performance of Academy players to evaluate when best developmentally to move players up for games and trainings to older age groups
• Work towards the successful implementation of the Club Performance Plan and set the standard for the club in terms of knowledge and work ethic
• Be proactive in seeking educational opportunities to grow as a coach and to help with the development of the club
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required

Off-field responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Curriculum development
• Video analysis
• General administrative duties
• Identification and Recruitment
• Maintenance of a scouting and recruitment database
• Assist in management of player records and files
• Attendance at all scheduled meetings
• Interact with members of the public and soccer community in a positive and respectful way as to protect and enhance the brand

What You’ll Need:

• Broad soccer related background
• Demonstrated organizational, communicative and practical knowledge and delivery of soccer specific content
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational abilities to manage multiple programs and priorities, including event planning, player welfare concerns, and academy administrative needs as assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required
• Clean Driving Record
• Subject to a Background Check
• USSF “A” Coaching License or better preferred
• Minimum 5 years of coaching experience
• Professional playing background preferred
  
  

 What You’ll Bring:

• The Academy Head Coach must have a positive and respectful demeanor to interact and work with other departments within the Club
• The Academy Coach will provide key assistance in running the academy program and must be able to maintain both safety and decorum as a priority.
• When called upon, the Coach will be asked to attend functions or events and as such must always be positive and respectful in all interactions at such events

 

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
• Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Paternity Leave and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program and free subscription to the Calm App
• Discount off merchandise in the FCC team store
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and Frequent team building opportunities
• Employee recognition programs and referral programs
• Opportunity for complimentary staff tickets to home FC Cincinnati matches

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community . FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.