Academy Head Coach

Job Title: Academy Head Coach

Department: FCC Academy

Reports to: Academy Director

Job Summary

The Academy Head Coach is responsible for the development of elite talent within the FCC Academy program, preparing players to transition into the Academy's senior age groups and ultimately to FCC2 and the First Team. Working in close collaboration with the Academy Director, this role oversees all aspects of player development for their age category, including roster selection, style of play integration, mental and physical preparation, and curriculum development and delivery. This position will work mainly in the U13-U15 age groups.

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for leading training for Academy team in accordance with FCC training principles and methodology
• Manage training schedules, plan and document training sessions, and maintain accurate records of all training activities.
• 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
• Assist when needed with development opportunities of players outside the Academy system
• Interact with members of the public and soccer community in a positive and respectful way as to protect and enhance the brand
• 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
• Lead the Academy program in implanting and following the MLS Next Safe Sport & Wellbeing policies and procedures
• Off-field responsibilities include, but not limited to:
  • Curriculum development
  • Video analysis
  • General administrative duties
  • Assist in management of player records and files
  • Attendance at all scheduled meetings
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• 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
• A positive and respectful demeanor to interact and work with other departments within the Club
• 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

What You’ll Need:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required
• USSF “B” Coaching License or better required
• 5+ years of coaching experience
• Professional playing background preferred

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Team building and networking opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

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.