What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Operations - Academy Formation Phase Assistant Coach position at Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride?
TITLE: Formation Phase Assistant Coach
DEPARTMENT: Soccer Operations
REPORTS TO: Academy Director
FLSA: Full-Time; Exempt
WHAT SETS YOU APART
The Formation Phase Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the academy team in both player and team development and the day-to-day operations of the formation phase. The Assistant Coach will assist with the team, including supporting training practices and games. The successful candidate will report to the Academy Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES
- Support and assist Head Coaches and all academy staff.
- Implement the club methodology, effective practice, and game plans through the Academy Curriculum, style of play, and periodization.
- Support all team practices and training sessions.
- Use session planning tools and video platforms to ensure that all relevant player data is recorded.
- Lead and support preparation for all games, including developing game strategies, team meetings, and scouting opposing teams.
- Support and deliver Individual Development Plans (IDP) and training for Formation Phase Teams.
- Assists in the scouting and evaluation of potential players for the team.
- Communicate with Academy Scouts frequently to identify and report talent.
- Enforces team rules and league rules applicable to players and coaching staff.
- Assist and support coaches in the general control, management, and conduct of Academy players, ensuring adherence to the Academy Code of Conduct.
- Assist with other age groups with training and game day when needed.
- Other duties assigned by Academy Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
- USSF ‘B’ or ‘C’ License or Equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in elite soccer.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Collaborative management style – an advocate of team concepts.
- Positive influencer, comfortable with leading dynamic change.
- Must be able to work long hours, weekends, and some holidays.
- Ability to attain and maintain SafeSport certification.
- Ability to pass a background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- USSF A License
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) or multi-lingual fluency
- Experience, familiarity, and network within OCSC Territory is strongly preferred.
About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride:
In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.
The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons.
In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win.
The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.
In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando.
In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
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.
Orlando City and Orlando Pride will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact the People and Culture department at Peopleandculture@orlandocitysc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.