Soccer Academy Coach - Player Development Pathway

Sporting Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sporting Kansas City Academy seeks an Academy Assistant Coach to help coach all academy teams and support curriculum, team selection and recruitment. This role drives player development along the pro pathway and requires ongoing collaboration with the Academy Director and Technical Staff.

The club values diversity and inclusion and promotes a respectful, professional environment for all associates. Candidates should display strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Hold a USSF C- License or progress toward licensing.
• Ability to teach through demonstration.
• Strong commitment to individual player development.
• Possess knowledge and experience from playing soccer.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing academy philosophy, curriculum and core values.
• Support Head Coach in training sessions.
• Video recording of trainings and games.
• Create individual player video clips related to IDPs.
• Assist with data collection related to the player pathway.
• Coordinate lineups prior to games with Head Coach.
• Recruit potential players in and out of market per MLS rules.
• Represent Sporting Kansas City Academy professionally.

Skills

Collaborative

Organizational

Interpersonal

Recruiting talent

Problem-solving

Education

USSF C- License or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Sporting Kansas City Academy seeks an Academy Assistant Coach to help coach all academy teams and support curriculum, team selection and recruitment. This role drives player development along the pro pathway and requires ongoing collaboration with the Academy Director and Technical Staff.

The club values diversity and inclusion and promotes a respectful, professional environment for all associates. Candidates should display strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to