What are the responsibilities and job description for the Set Piece Coach position at FC Cincinnati?
Job Title: Set Piece Coach
Department: First Team- Coach
Reports to: First Team, Head Coach
Job Summary
The Set Piece Coach is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading all set piece strategies across the first team. This role blends tactical expertise, on-field coaching leadership, and detailed opposition analysis to maximize the team’s effectiveness in attacking and defending set piece situations. The coach will work closely with the Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, Performance Analysis Department, and Data Analytics Staff to ensure set piece principles are fully integrated into the team’s training and match preparation
What You’ll Do
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.
Department: First Team- Coach
Reports to: First Team, Head Coach
Job Summary
The Set Piece Coach is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading all set piece strategies across the first team. This role blends tactical expertise, on-field coaching leadership, and detailed opposition analysis to maximize the team’s effectiveness in attacking and defending set piece situations. The coach will work closely with the Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, Performance Analysis Department, and Data Analytics Staff to ensure set piece principles are fully integrated into the team’s training and match preparation
What You’ll Do
- On-field Coaching & Leadership
- Lead all set piece instruction during training sessions, including attacking and defensive routines, restarts, and transitional structures.
- Deliver clear, high energy coaching interventions that translate concepts into actionable player behaviors.
- Collaborate with the Coaching Staff to embed set piece principles into daily training and match day preparation.
- Manage set piece walk throughs, unit specific sessions, and pre-match rehearsals.
- Set Piece Design & Planning
- Develop a comprehensive set piece playbook aligned with the team’s tactical identity.
- Create innovative routines that leverage player strengths and opponent vulnerabilities.
- Maintain a structured seasonal plan for set piece development, progression, and review.
- Opposition Scouting & Analysis
- Conduct detailed analysis of opposition set piece tendencies, threats, and weaknesses.
- Prepare video clips, presentations, and briefing materials for players and staff.
- Track team performance metrics (xG from set pieces, delivery quality, duel success, second ball outcomes) to inform continuous improvement.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with analysts to ensure all set piece designs are grounded in data insights, opposition scouting findings, and evidence-based trends.
- Communicate expectations clearly to players, ensuring roles and responsibilities are understood and executed consistently.
- Participate in staff meetings, match day planning, and post-match reviews.
- Relevant coaching licenses preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in set piece design, analysis, and on-field instruction.
- Strong understanding of modern set piece tactics and trends.
- Proficiency with video analysis tools and data platforms.
- Excellent Communication, leadership, and session-design skills
- Generous paid time off and holiday time
- Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k plan with company match
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Maternity & Paternity Leave and Family Building Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program and free subscription to the Calm App
- Discount off merchandise in the FCC team store
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Professional development and Frequent team building opportunities
- Employee recognition programs and referral programs
- Opportunity for complimentary staff tickets to home FC Cincinnati matches
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.
Learn More!
TQL Stadium: learn more
Mercy Health Training Center: learn more
MLS NextPro: learn more
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.