Job Title: Player Development Analyst & Coach

Department: FCC2

Reports to: Director of Player Pathway

Job Summary

The Player Development Analyst & Coach, reporting to the Director of Player Pathway, will work closely with the FC Cincinnati 2 coaching staff to support the club’s player development processes.

This role will contribute to the on-field coaching and analysis needs of FCC2 with a particular emphasis on individual player development for key club talents. Responsibilities include training & match analysis, assessing player performance, and the creation of individual development content through video and statistical analysis.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the FCC2 Head Coach with all on-field aspects of the team
• Collaborate with the Director of Player Pathway to create and update Individual Development Plans for Top Talents
• Build close relationships with the individual players to ensure their development both as players and human beings
• Work with coaching staff to create individual player review sessions using video and statistical analysis.
• Assist in building individual development libraries and video packages for Top Talents.
• Provide video and analytical insights to support player development plans and coaching interventions.
• Build opponent analysis video report and post-match review; collaborate with Analyst Intern best prepare FCC2 for upcoming matches

What You’ll Need:

• Extensive technical and tactical knowledge.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required
• Subject to a Background Check
• USSF “B” Coaching License or better required
• Minimum 5 years of coaching experience
• Professional playing background preferred
• Experience in using, but not limited to: Hudl Sportscode & Platform, Fulcrum Angles & Amplify, Spiideo, Telestration software, E.g Tactic pro, Coach paint, Studio, Microsoft office products, and iMovie.

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• 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.