Director of Coaching & Player Development - Academy

Columbus Crew SC

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Columbus Crew SC is seeking a Head of Coaching and Individual Player Development to lead the academy’s coaching framework, mentor staff, and evolve the club’s Game Model. You will collaborate with the Technical Director and Academy Director to align curriculum, performance reviews, and development plans for emergent talents across all age groups.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep knowledge of player development principles, with daily collaboration across

Qualifications

Requires U.S. Soccer A License or equivalent.
Experience in coach education, mentorship, or coaching development roles.
Strong understanding of player development principles and contemporary methodologies.
Advanced tactical knowledge and ability to apply concepts in practice.
Proficient with modern tech including automation, visualization, and databases.
Excellent communication with concise feedback and reports.

Responsibilities

Lead curriculum development and alignment with One Club methodologies.
Mentor and conduct monthly performance reviews for Academy coaches.
Contribute to coaching methodology, periodization, training design, and match planning.
Work with Academy teams and First Team talents on individualized development.
Develop annual development calendar in partnership with Technical Director and Academy Director.
Collaborate with Analysis Department to build video and data library for coaching curriculum.