Reports To: Sporting Director and Director, Team Operations

About St. Louis CITY SC

In August 2019, TKFC LC was granted Major League Soccer’s (MLS) 28th team – St. Louis CITY SC. The team will be MLS’ first majority female-owned and female-led organization and has its sights set on launching for the 2023 MLS season. The 100 percent St. Louis-based owners are committed to becoming an exceptional club and neighbor and a symbol for the future of our city and region. The team will be a part of the fabric of St. Louis and will become a symbol for the future. This is more than sport; the team will work to connect the city and region through passion and purpose. The owners have long-standing relationships in both local business and philanthropy. Their reputations for integrity, honesty, hard work, and transparency are well-respected and earned. These characteristics define the team’s culture, and the team’s employees must also embody these traits.

Purpose

The St. Louis CITY SC Academy U17 Head Coach is responsible for creating an elite training and competitive environment that strives to recruit players from all parts of the St. Louis region. The U17 Head Coach will strive to achieve the highest level of success by creating a team with a culture of excellence, that provides a life enriching experience and seeks to develop a complete player on and off the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Development and guidance of a youth team according to St. Louis CITY SC’s youth development philosophy
Plan, organize and execute training sessions according to the St. Louis CITY SC’s training philosophy.
Development of individual training concepts for each player according to their individual strength and weaknesses.
Develop St. Louis CITY SC’s youth development philosophy in cooperation with the academy director and the Head of Sports.
Ensure the goals, strategy and measurable short-term and long-term performance targets for all aspects of the work of the Academy team are aligned with the St. Louis CITY’s vision and coaching/playing philosophy.
Guidance of your teams coaching staff.
Contribute positively to a competitive team culture and participate in team meetings and training sessions.
Coordination of internal coaching communications throughout the performance level.
Planning of the squad in cooperation with the Academy Director, the Head of Sports and the Head of Youth Scouting
Active support of the youth scouting to find and coach the best possible talents.
Contact person for all organizational and administrative tasks regarding all coaching areas of the performance level
Stay up to date on coaching licenses and badges.

Qualifications:

Min. ‘A’ License
At least 5 years of coaching experience in youth soccer

Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of soccer tactics, sport science and multidisciplinary development.
Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
High ability to work with and guide a team.
Expert knowledge to identify, develop and support soccer talent.
Set and maintain a high standard of work performance, delivering quality consistently and effectively.
Effective communication skills with an emphasis on clearly communicating the mission, vision of the Academy and club culture with players, families and community members.
Candidate should possess a professional demeanor and communication skills to effectively work with both internal and external constituents.
Accurate, efficient, and timely execution of tasks and able to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs.
Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to manage and resolve tensions, disputes and conflicts.
Detail oriented and organized with effective time management and prioritization skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, events, and holidays as required.

Physical Effort

This position will require talking, listening, standing, and physical activity for long periods of time.

Out-of-Office Responsibilities

Must be able to work evenings, weekends, events, and holidays as required.
This position will require flexibility of work schedule.
Travel includes frequently driving a motor vehicle, a valid drivers license with insurance is required.

Background Check

St. Louis CITY SC contacts references and performs background checks on all candidates for coaching and staff positions. The club has an expectation for all staff and coaches to fulfill their role in ensuring the safety of our players.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement of Inclusion

St. Louis CITY SC is proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.