A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Queen City Mutiny Football Club is seeking a dedicated MLS Next Homegrown Assistant Coach join our team! The Assistant Coach will report to the Head Coach and the MLS Homegrown Director.
Job Responsibilities:
Support the design, implementation, and management of the Academy's Youth Development Coaching Program Support the scheduling of Academy training, including dates, times, the number of training sessions. Assist and support coaches in the general control, management, and conduct of Academy players, ensuring adherence to the Academy Code of Conduct Liaise with the Academy management team in relation to the multi-disciplinary requirements of all Youth Development players at the Academy Aid player development and motivation by providing positive and constructive feedback that is delivered in an appropriate method Use session planning tools, individual performance planning, and video platform to ensure that all relevant player data is recorded Demonstrate a willingness to further personal knowledge and development Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the club's policies and all applicable laws, particularly regarding the safeguarding of youth/minor players Emphasize the club culture of Integrity,Identity and Intensity Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
At least a USSF License Previous experience coaching in an MLS Next or other highly recognized Development team Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, cross-functional relationships within the Queen City Mutiny organization Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills A strong sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence An understanding of the pressures and commitments required for youth players involved in high level youth soccer (or other elite youth sports development awareness) Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when privy to sensitive information
Preferred Qualifications:
A UEFA C
License
A USSF C
License Bilingual (Spanish/English) or multi-lingual fluency Please note: Queen City Mutiny is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we'd like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club. QCM is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Questions:
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Do you live within 30 minutes of the fields for training? Do you have a valid drivers license and able to commute to all sessions?
