Pre-Academy/Academy Goalkeeper Coach

Job Title: Part-Time Pre-Academy/Academy Goalkeeper Coach

Department: Academy

Reports to: Director of Goalkeeping

Job Summary

As an FCC Pre-Academy/Academy Goalkeeping Coach, you are responsible for coaching and developing the FCC pre-academy goalkeepers U8 through U12 in the FCC GK philosophy. This individual will be leading the weekly training sessions, introductory sessions and supporting the pre-academy director at all sessions. The FCC Pre-Academy Goalkeeping Coach will work closely with the FCC Academy Goalkeeping Coaches and assist all FCC goalkeeping coaches at the club when needed. This role will demand a high level of energy and want to create the standards and culture in the FCC goalkeeping department from the grass roots. In addition, this role will include scouting & recruitment of goalkeepers for the FCC academy, liaise with fellow FCC goalkeeper coaches to ensure continuity of player development from academy through to the 1st Team.

What You’ll Do:

• Design Pre-Academy goalkeeper training plans for age bands U8 through U12
• Lead U8 through U12 Pre-Academy goalkeepers during all training sessions (and games)
• Work closely with Pre-Academy director Adrian Parrish in setting up and running of all Pre-Academy Sessions
• In addition, support all FCC goalkeeping coaches
• Create a Pre-Academy goalkeeping curriculum alongside the FCC Academy GK coaches
• Document all training sessions
• Contribute to discussions of GK's to be added to the FCC Academy
• Aid in goalkeeper scouting/recruitment within the Academy. This will include planning and implementing goalkeeper try-outs, clinics and camps as well as attending local and nationwide events.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

 What You’ll Need:

• USSF C License preferred
• GK License preferred
• 2-4 years of youth goalkeeper coaching background/experience
• Knowledge and know-how of Microsoft office/Apple os
• Valid US Driver’s license
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC game schedule, special events, and projects

What You’ll Bring:

• Commitment to the player development process
• Passion for youth soccer and knowledge of the MLS
• Collaboration with fellow coaches with a multidisciplinary approach
• A motivated growth mindset and life-long learner
• Strong work ethic • Strong leadership and communication skills

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Job shadow opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law_._