Academy Coach & Head of Pro Player Pathway

Job description

OVERVIEW: The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles. POSITION SUMMARY: In collaboration with technical staff, the Academy Coach will work with an assigned age group overseeing all training sessions and matches, while also leading the technical development for the Pro Player Pathway at LAFC Academy, specifically the U18 – U16 – U15 age groups. This role will oversee areas of teaching, coaching, training, skill development, implementation of club methodology, video sessions, and individual development. Furthermore, this person will provide leadership and oversight to A...