Academy- Entrenador de Arqueros (Tiempo Parcial)

Nashville SC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nashville SC's Academy is seeking a Part-Time Goalkeeper Coach to work with U14 and U15 goalkeepers. You will design and run individualized GK sessions and support head coaches during trainings, aligning with club and MLS academy standards.

The ideal candidate has goalkeeper playing and coaching experience, strong organization and communication skills, and a bias toward youth development. Spanish ability is a plus; background checks and SafeSport are required.

Qualifications

• Experience playing and coaching as a goalkeeper.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with youth players and MLS knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work roughly 20 hours per week, mainly afternoon sessions with U14/U15 boys.
• Construct and execute individualized goalkeeper sessions geared towards our style.
• Assist with Head coach needs during a training session.
• Meet with academy goalkeepers and communicate feedback.
• Attend home matches on weekends as needed.
• Complete Club and League registration requirements including background checks, SafeSport, Heads Up.

Skills

Goalkeeper training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Spanish language ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Academy Part-Time Goalkeeper Coach will be responsible for the U14 and U15 academy goalkeepers. The goalkeeper coach will be tasked with constructing and executing individualized goalkeeper sessions as well as assisting head coaches on the field where necessary. This person will work closely with the Academy Goalkeeper coach, as well as academy staff and must adhere to all club and league requirements. The ideal candidate must have previous experience in the role of goalkeeper both as a player and coach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be able to work roughly 20 hours per week, mainly afternoon sessions with our younger age groups- U14 and U15 boys.
• Construct and execute individualized goalkeeper sessions geared towards our style of play and model
• Assist with Head coach needs during a training session
• Actively participate in player individualized meetings and communicate with academy goalkeepers
• Availability to attend home matches on the weekend on a need basis
• Complete Club and League registration requirements including background checks, SafeSport, Heads up.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Playing and coaching experience in the Goalkeeper position
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to communicate and work under pressure.
• Passion for youth soccer and knowledge of MLS
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.