Part-Time Academy Coach

JOB TITLE: Academy Goalkeeper Coach (Part-Time)

REPORTING TO: Academy Director

DEPARTMENT: Academy

LOCATION: St. John’s University (Queens, NY) & CFA New York (Orangeburg, NY)

COMPENSATION: $30-35/hour, 15 hours per week

Position Overview

As an Academy Coach you will have the responsibility to contribute to the continued development of several Academy age groups. You will be responsible for the delivery of the NYCFC coaching philosophy and supporting Individual Development Plans for the players. You will contribute to the interdisciplinary team achieving individual and team goals. It is important that you are willing and able to work together across departments and other age groups.

What You’ll Do

As an Academy coach, you are responsible for creating a learning environment, with the balance of challenges and support to each individual player. You are responsible to maximize the potential of every player through delivery of the NYCFC game model and methodology

• Responsible for the delivery and content of all daily training sessions and match preparation together with support staff.
• Collaborate with the other Academy teams/staff and maintain relationships with appropriate stakeholders; both internal and external.
• Responsible for planning, delivering, and reviewing coaching practice according to the NYCFC methodology with an action orientated attitude, striving to continually improve.
• Work from a periodization model and conduct practice designs to enhance the learning and understanding of NYCF’s game model.
• Collaboratively work with the other Academy coaches to deliver 1-to-1 player development support through progressive Individual Development Plans with ongoing specific actionable feedback.
• Understand and adhere to all Competition Guidelines in all entered competitions
• Representation of NYCFC in a positive manner within all required responsibilities,
• Responsible for the continued development and matriculation of Academy players to progress in our system.
• Responsible for engaging, and ensuring timely input, into all the Academy platforms and software (SmartaBase, Taka, etc)

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ experience coaching youth academy level.
• USSF ‘B or A’ license – minimum (required)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work multidisciplinary in the context of Soccer.
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of Microsoft office; PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of tactical periodization and how to implement it.
• A growth mindset and willingness to join the team with enthusiasm and curiosity.

Who You Are

At New York FC, we are committed to upholding our core club values and our values guide how we show up and work together every day. If you share our values listed below, please consider NYCFC as a great place for you to work (and play):

• Acts Honorably: listens and communicates respectfully, without judgement
• Engages Collaboratively: provides and seeks constructive feedback to and from peers, proactively sharing appreciation for quality contributions of others
• Champions Inclusion: celebrates the value of differences recognizing the value in the unique backgrounds and lived experiences of every team member
• Drives Forward: embraces new opportunities with curiosity and a focus on improvement and innovation
• Shows Heart: demonstrates passion for the Club and sport, operating as an NYCFC ambassador in encouraging and inspiring that passion in others

Additional Requirments

• Applicant must be able to comply with applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

What We Offer

• Two complimentary tickets to select New York City FC home match
• Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
• A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment

New York City Football Club Overview

At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs nine times over the past 10 seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are available to stream via an Apple TV subscription, providing every match of the MLS regular season, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, annual Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, and more all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, Etihad Park, which is set to open in 2027. For more information, please visit:

New York City FC is also one of 12 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.

We are 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.

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