U15 Head Coach, Sounders FC Academy

Summary The goal of Seattle Sounders FC Academy is to play an integral role in promoting the long-term vision of the club by producing Homegrown Players comparable with the world’s elite. We strive to attract and develop intelligent and autonomous players who can adjust and adapt to the ever-changing demands of the game. Title U15 Head Coach Club Seattle Sounders FC Academy Department Academy Coaching Reports To Director of Development Employee Type Full-Time Regular FLSA Status Exempt Role Type Individual Contributor Deadline to Apply August 21, 2026 Summary The goal of Seattle Sounders FC Academy is to play an integral role in promoting the long-term vision of the club by producing Homegrown Players comparable with the world’s elite. We strive to attract and develop intelligent and autonomous players who can adjust and adapt to the ever-changing demands of the game. The U15 Head Coach will oversee the technical and tactical aspects of training sessions and matches for the U15 team. Collaborating with technical staff and aligning with club methodologies, this role emphasizes player development, talent identification, and adherence to club and league rules. We seek a coach who will highlight the importance of the Academy values of humility, community, and ambition while fostering a holistic approach to supporting all players. Essential Duties And Responsibilities In collaboration with other technical staff and in alignment with club methodology and playing principles, coordinate the technical and tactical components of all U15 training sessions and pre-season, regular season, tournament, international, friendly and other matches. In collaboration with the Director of Development, assist in the talent identification and players scouting for MLS Next Academy Teams as directed. Contribute to and ensure that the central focus of work in the development department is on the development and promotion of individual players. Enforce Club Rules and League Rules applicable to the Club’s players and/or coaching staff. Support the Head of Operations with the scheduling of Academy training, including dates, times, the number of training sessions, and the periods of vacations and breaks from training. Assist and support all coaches in the general control, management, and conduct of Academy players, ensuring adherence to the Academy Code of Conduct. Liaise with the Director of Development and Head of Academy Operations to ensure the medical and fitness requirements of all Youth Development players at the Academy. In conjunction with the Head of Pro Player Development, liaise with the performance department team to assess and review game analysis and statistics etc. for developmental players. Ensure feedback, both positive and constructive, is delivered in an appropriate manner to aid in player development. Liaise with the Director of Development and Head of Pro Player Development to ensure a specific, unique plan for individual development is delivered at regularly scheduled times and in both written and verbal form to all players. Use Sounders FC’s session planning tool, individual performance planning, and video platform, to ensure that all relevant player data is recorded. Assist the Director of Development in the provision of all necessary assistance to MLS Next in relation to the monitoring and evaluations of the Academy. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the club’s policies and all applicable laws, particularly regarding the safekeeping of youth/minors. Emphasize the Academy values of humility, community and ambition and the importance of being respectful, polite, and considerate. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications USSF “A” Licens #J-18808-Ljbffr Sports Careers