Pro Pathway Coach

Charlotte Football Club•Charlotte, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pro Pathway Coach is part of a rotational coaching pool serving the Charlotte FC Academy’s U14–U18 MLS NEXT teams. Rather than being assigned to a fixed head or assistant role on a single team, coaches in this pool step into head or assistant coaching responsibilities across age groups based on organizational need and individual merit. This structure is designed to develop well-rounded coaches, maximize staff expertise across the full Academy, and create the best possible environment for player development at every level. In any given role, the Pro Pathway Coach will contribute to day-to-day coaching, individual player development, and age-appropriate periodization with the overarching goal of preparing players for success at the MLS NEXT Pro and MLS levels. This position reports to the Technical Director and works collaboratively with the full Academy coaching and support staff.

Requirements

USSF “A” or “B” coaching license (or foreign equivalent).
At least 3 years of coaching experience; experience within a professional youth development environment preferred.
Knowledge of the MLS Player Development Pathway.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Video editing and presentation capabilities.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License; ability to drive a team vehicle during travel as required.
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness and ability to travel to away trips and events.
Must pass pre-employment screening.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Previous playing and/or coaching experience at the college or professional level.
Experience in a high-level, age-appropriate development environment.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Lead or assist with the design, organization, and execution of daily training sessions in alignment with the Charlotte FC Academy curriculum and playing identity.
Create and maintain weekly, monthly, and seasonal periodization plans appropriate to the assigned age group.
Develop and monitor Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for players, with consistent formal and informal reviews conducted at the direction of the Club.
Provide video analysis for both team and individual players; present findings to players and staff.
Conduct advanced scouting and match preparation, contributing to both pre-match and post-match review processes.
Actively participate in daily and weekly planning meetings; share feedback and provide support for staff and players.
Attend all matches and travel with Academy teams as required, including home and away fixtures.
Occasional scouting responsibilities as directed.
Collaborate across the coaching pool to ensure consistent application of the Academy’s player development philosophy.
Other duties as assigned.