Sounders Academy Performance Coach (Part-Time)
About The Position
Sounders FC is searching for a dynamic Performance Coach to add to the team and service our academy team (U15) as part of the Sounders developmental pathway. We need a teammate who understands the demands placed on an elite youth footballer and has a passion for player development working with players U15. This individual within the club will need to seamlessly integrate with our performance/medical/technical staff and add to our culture of excellence every day. Utilizing a deep understanding of age-appropriate scientific best practices and the real-world applications in sport will allow this coach to excel. Being able to effectively communicate and connect with people of all backgrounds is a must. This role will primarily be based on the field and in the gym, leading academy performance improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience working in elite soccer (professional, NCAA Division I, etc.) as a Strength & Conditioning Coach / Fitness Coach, in particular youth development.
- Must have National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent (UKSCA, ASCA, etc.).
- Committed to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to living club values and the Sounders FC Mission to Create Moments, Enrich Lives, and Unify Through Soccer, in all interactions with colleagues, players, and fans.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Kinesiology, or related field.
- Experience as a professional or high level athlete.
- Coaching ‘C’ license. (USSF, UEFA, AFC etc.)
- Bilingual or multilingual a plus (English/Spanish/Portuguese/French).
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning of on field U15 training sessions in conjunction with technical staff and other stakeholders.
- Plan and deliver all U15 activation/gym sessions in accordance with the performance department objectives and methodology of training/player development.
- Plan and deliver all on field warm-ups and conditioning for U15 training sessions.
- Ensure the Performance department philosophy and methodology is implemented, with age-appropriate modifications to enhance player development.
- Manage all data streams for Academy athletes and provide detailed analysis/reporting to performance/medical/technical staff in relation to player/team loading, return to play, performance and program interventions/strategies.
- Provide tailored reporting of performance metrics to technical staff to enhance the training process in alignment with club developmental processes.
- Liaise with the MLS Academy Performance Coach (U16-U18) and the MLS Next Performance Coach on player development and the fluid movement of players up and down throughout the developmental system to maximize growth of high potential players.
- Liaise with academy medical staff to assist in planning/delivery of end stage rehab and individual injury mitigation programs.
- Perform athletic profile testing.
- Detailed tracking of individual physical development for all U15 players, including performance testing, growth, and maturation.
- Assist the MLS Academy Performance Coach (U16-U18) and the MLS Next Performance Coach where needed.
- Other duties may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
