Head of Coaching & Player Transition - Academy

JOB TITLE: Head of Coaching & Player Transition - Academy

DEPARTMENT/GROUP: Academy

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Technical Director

STATUS: Full-Time (Exempt)

About Charlotte FC

Charlotte Football Club is the Major League Soccer Club in the Carolinas. The Club's mission is to be a unifying force that is bigger than one city and encourage a sense of belonging through a progressive, collective, and ambitious approach that guides efforts on and off the pitch. CLTFC is committed to driving growth through the sport and community outreach. Charlotte FC is owned by David Tepper and is a part of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, which also includes Bank of America Stadium and the Carolina Panthers. For more information, visit CharlotteFootballClub.com.

Charlotte FC Academy Overview

The Charlotte FC Academy vision is to provide a high-performance environment for the most talented, high-potential young soccer players from across the Carolinas and across the country. Our mission is to develop high-level players that can be successful in Major League Soccer (MLS) and beyond. With a holistic, long-term development approach, we strive to help young men reach their highest potential both on and off the field.

Position Summary

Charlotte FC is actively seeking a Head of Coaching & Player Transition to oversee and lead the development of our Academy youth players. The incumbent will report to the Technical Director and will manage all aspects of the Academy program including developing its coaching staff. Working seamlessly with our First Team staff, the Academy Head of Coaching & Player Transition will be responsible for ensuring our curriculum mirrors the First Team and will help guide our players to potential futures in our league and sport. The Academy curriculum includes but is not limited to tactical and technical approaches to the game, educational requirements, social skills & team building, and the overall development of high-quality soccer players.

Primary Responsibilities

* Observe and review the academy coaches' training

* Provide detailed feedback based on observations in line with the club's methodology

* Ensure a clear pathway for High Potential Players (HPP)

* Manage HPP Transition Plans

* Contribute to all aspects of academy management

* Check for staff understanding of the club's Game Model

* Take the lead role in planning and delivering coaches' education meetings

* Create, in collaboration with the Technical Director, Coaches' Individual Development Plans

* Contact person for coaches to periodize coaching blocks

* Assess staff coaching of games, including pregame, in-game, halftime, and post-match analysis.

* Coaches' contact person for session planning, creation, and logging

* Research and structure coaching staff professional development opportunities

* Working in cooperative projects with other clubs/experts, to ensure the innovative column of the club

* Work with Head Coaches to ensure continuity of message across the age groups

* Collaborate with the 1st and 2nd team staff regarding the training methodology to ensure alignment across the club

* Report to clubs Technical Board on academy coaching, team alignment, and HPP progress

Qualifications

• USSF A License or Equivalent

• At least 8 years of progressive leadership experience at the Academy, collegiate or professional level
• Availability to work in non-traditional settings, and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as necessary
• Must have a valid US Driver's License
• Must pass pre-employment screens

Skills for Success

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, able to work with multiple stakeholders and personalities
• Team management skills including dynamic interpersonal skills and approachable personality
• Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must be a reliable team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise independent judgement and discretion with integrity and accountability, while working in a fast-paced, high-demand, and sometimes strenuous environment
• Dedicated to development of internal talent/staff as well as Academy development
• Studying and implementing best practices and industry standards
• Must maintain complete confidentiality of privileged, and/or sensitive information
• Must, at all times, display the character and values of the Tepper Sports & Entertainment brand

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates in a professional office environment and outside in a stadium facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Local travel to events may be required. This position typically works approximately 40 hours per week.

• Must be able to attend Academy training sessions and matches as necessary
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to remain sitting for up to 8 hours at a desk and computer
• Ability to remain standing/walking for up to 8 hours
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, and endure weather conditions, including rain, wind, high and low temperatures, etc.
• Must be able to work in non-traditional settings, and work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays

Charlotte FC is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.