Academy- Goalkeeper Coach PT

Nashville SC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Nashville SC's Academy is seeking a Part-Time Goalkeeper Coach to mentor U14 and U15 academy keepers. The role focuses on developing individualized sessions and supporting head coaches on the field. The ideal candidate has goalkeeper playing and coaching experience and understands MLS-style play.

The position requires about 20 hours per week, primarily afternoon sessions with younger players, and a commitment to club and league guidelines, including background checks and SafeSport training.

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.

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.

Skills

Goalkeeper coaching

Communication under pressure

Organizational skills

Youth soccer knowledge

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.