Lead Pro License Soccer Coach Educator

U.S. Soccer Federation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Soccer Federation in Atlanta invites applications for a Pro License Coach Educator to lead the Pro License curriculum and mentor coaches operating at the highest levels of professional soccer in the United States.

The role collaborates with the Pro License Technical Lead and Senior Director of Coaching Education, coordinating with MLS, NWSL, USL, and clubs to ensure course relevance and rigorous assessment of participants’ practice in real-world environments.

Qualifications

• Coaching Certification: Pro License required.
• Bachelor's degree in Coaching, Coach Education, Sport Science, High-Performance Coaching, Education, Adult Learning, or a related field preferred.
• Significant experience in professional coaching, technical leadership, player development, coach education, or high-performance environments.
• Ability to travel nationally, conduct club visits, and work evenings and weekends when required by course delivery and the professional-game calendar.
• English required; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Pro License curriculum across in-person and virtual learning experiences, mentoring, club visits, and application within students’ professional environments.
• Contribute to the continued improvement of the Pro License through insights from students, course delivery, research, and developments within the professional game.
• Understand each student’s context, experience, strengths, and development needs; build effective relationships and facilitate dialogue and reflection.
• Observe professional practice, provide meaningful feedback, and support students and mentors; contribute to assessment decisions.
• Bring current expertise in player development and the men’s and women’s professional game to connect individual and team development with performance demands.

Skills

Coaching Certification

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

U.S. Soccer Federation in Atlanta invites applications for a Pro License Coach Educator to lead the Pro License curriculum and mentor coaches operating at the highest levels of professional soccer in the United States.

The role collaborates with the Pro License Technical Lead and Senior Director of Coaching Education, coordinating with MLS, NWSL, USL, and clubs to ensure course relevance and rigorous assessment of participants’ practice in real-world environments.