Team Operations - Futures Lead & U12 Academy Assistant Coach

Orlando City Soccer Club; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

About Orlando City and Orlando Pride:

With two major professional teams, Orlando City and Orlando Pride, the Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) has established itself as one of the preeminent Clubs in professional soccer.

Orlando City joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the league's 21st franchise in November 2013, becoming the first MLS team in the Southeast. The Lions began league play in March 2015. In 2019, Orlando City re-launched Orlando City B (OCB) to bridge the gap between its successful youth development academy and the First Team.

The Orlando Pride, OCSC’s National Women’s Soccer League franchise, began play in 2016 – bringing professional women’s soccer to Orlando for the first time.

Orlando City and Orlando Pride play at Inter & CO Stadium, a 25,500-seat soccer-specific stadium built in 2017 and located in the heart of Downtown Orlando.

With a footprint across the central Florida region and a roster comprised of international and home-grown talent, Orlando City and Orlando Pride boasts global relevance through its assemblage of world-class athletes.

DEPARTMENT: Soccer Operations
REPORTS TO: Academy Director
FLSA: Full-Time; Exempt

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

The Futures Lead & U12 Academy Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the academy team in both player and team development and the day-to-day operations of an Academy Team. The assistant coach will assist with the team, including supporting training practices and games. The successful candidate will report to the Academy Director and Player Development Lead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with Lead Academy Scout to identify top talent for the Academy & Futures Program.
2. Scout players for the academy teams in Orlando City SC Homegrown Territories.
3. Scout and recommend players to attend Academy tryouts or Talent ID sessions.
4. Manage and assist with the operations and leading the Orlando City Futures Program – A supplemental and talent ID program for U10-U14 Players.
5. Assist with scouting reports and scouting database.
6. Support and assist the U12 Head Coach and age group.
7. Attend U12 training, league games, tournaments, and scheduled events.
8. Implement the club methodology, effective practice, and game plans through the Academy Curriculum, style of play, and periodization.
9. Use session planning tools and video platforms to ensure that all relevant player data is recorded.
10. Enforce team rules and league rules applicable to players and coaching staff.
11. Assist and support coaches in the general control, management, and conduct of Academy players, ensuring adherence to the Academy Code of Conduct.
12. Assist with other age groups with training and game day when needed.
13. Other duties assigned by the Academy Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in elite soccer.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
4. Collaborative management style – an advocate of team concepts.
5. Positive influencer, comfortable with leading dynamic change.
6. Must be able to work long hours, weekends, and some holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. USSF A License.
2. Bilingual (Spanish/English) or multi-lingual fluency.
3. Experience, familiarity, and network within OCSC Territory is strongly preferred.

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.