Lead Coach — Boys Performance Phase (U15+) — All Levels

Steel City FC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and coach development support

Access to coaching tools

Defined pathway into higher coaching roles

Job summary

Steel City FC in Pittsburgh is looking for a dedicated Lead Coach for its Boys Performance Phase, focusing on developing competitive youth soccer players. The role involves designing training sessions, mentoring support staff, and managing player development through individualized plans.

The ideal candidate will have a U.S. Soccer C License or higher and experience coaching at the U15+ level. This position promises mentorship and a pathway for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching competitive youth players at U15+ level.
• Background check required.
• Coaching experience with tactical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Head Coach for assigned age groups and teams.
• Collaborate to develop a season-long periodization plan.
• Design and lead training sessions.

Skills

Tactical clarity

Player development commitment

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

U.S. Soccer C License or higher

SafeSport certification

Job description

Steel City FC is Pittsburgh’s competitive youth soccer club, built around a clear identity: Dominant. Assertive. Connected. We develop players who compete at a high level and leave our program ready for the next challenge — on and off the field.

Our Boys Performance Phase is one of the most demanding and rewarding environments in the club. Players in this phase — competing at the Academy, Premier, and Classic levels — are in a critical window of development, and the coaches we put in front of them need to match that standard.

We’re looking for a Lead Coach who brings tactical clarity, strong presence, and genuine commitment to player development. You’ll own a set of age groups and teams, work within the club’s Game Model and methodology, and lead a coaching unit that includes support staff. This is a role for someone who takes the craft seriously and wants to grow within a structured, identity-driven program.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as Head Coach for your assigned age groups and teams within the Boys Performance Phase
• Collaborate with the Academy Director to develop a season-long periodization plan
• Design and lead training sessions that reflect the club’s methodology and Game Model
• Assign training and game coverages to support coaches within your unit
• Lead, mentor, and develop your support staff
• Build and communicate game day rosters for all competitions
• Manage player promotion and demotion decisions, including direct communication with players and families
• Partner with the Director and support staff to develop and maintain ongoing Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each player
• Leverage video analysis and other resources to deepen player development

What You’ll Get

• A structured environment with a clear Game Model and curriculum framework
• Mentorship and coach development support from experienced staff
• A defined pathway into higher-level coaching roles within the club
• Access to club tools including Veo and session planning resources
• The chance to shape one of the most important phases in a player’s development journey

What We’re Looking For

• U.S. Soccer C License or higher preferred; D License considered with strong experience
• SafeSport certified; background check required
• Experience coaching competitive youth players at U15+ level
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• The presence and composure to lead a coaching unit and manage player/parent relationships

How to Apply

Send an email expressing your interest and a short background to [e-mail] with the subject line "Lead Coach – Boys Performance Phase." Role assignment across Academy, Premier, or Classic levels will be determined based on experience and fit.