ASSISTANT COACH, USL-W team
PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION
HERE, NOT VIA TEAMWORKONLINE. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.
ABOUT THE CLUB
Minnesota Aurora FC is a community-owned women’s soccer team based in the Twin Cities with over 5000 community owners across all 50 states and 19 countries. The club plays in the pre-professional USL W League, starring and featuring the best amateur and aspiring professional players from Minnesota and across the globe. The club is operated by a women-led front office and coaching staff.
CLUB VALUES
Inclusivity: We uphold the right for all people to live without hatred, violence, and discrimination by prioritizing equality in every decision we make.
Empowerment: We champion advancement and freedom of women and gender-expansive people by investing in their success on and off the field.
Accessibility: We ensure soccer is for everyone by removing barriers and creating more equitable access to soccer for players, staff and fans.
Transformation: We spark positive change in soccer, women’s sports, and communities by fostering transparency, humility, innovation, and collaboration.
The Assistant Coach position is part time, seasonal, and starts April 18th, 2026 with an in-person report date of May 1st, 2026. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach. The office is located in Eagan, MN. Aurora training and home games are at TCO Stadium. Trainings are generally in the morning.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruiting: Assist with tryout(s); Assist with identifying, contacting, and recruiting appropriate players
- Training: Help the Head Coach plan and lead daily training; Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities; Maintain the equipment in orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security
- Games: Assist with determining game strategy and selecting squad members for each game; Assist with in-game analysis; Assist with game day preparations (setting up equipment, communicating with referees, delivering game day messages, etc.)
- Video Analysis: Analyze Aurora film and scout opponents; Assist with developing Scouting Reports
- Player Development: Help players develop skills and game understanding; Providing feedback and constructive criticism; Use video as a teaching tool
- Squad Selection: Assess players’ skills; Monitor players during competition and practice; Keep the Head Coach informed of player performance
- Administrative: Perform various administrative duties, such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms and emergency data cards, and planning travel to away games
- Pre-Season: Attend and lead pre-season video call meetings; Assist with Pre-Season tactical and physical periodization
- Coach Development: Desire to continue evolving as a coach; Openness to new ideas; Reflective
- Coaching Staff Interaction: Collaborative with other staff, Ability to have open, respectful, direct dialogue, Understand and execute your role within the larger staff
- Coach Conduct: Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to complete a Safe Sport Certification and pass a background check
- USSF C License or Equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years coaching experience in high performance soccer (i.e. collegiate, pre-professional, semi-professional, professional, etc)
- Ability to co-create a healthy team culture (cultivating intrinsic motivation, interpersonal respect, high commitment)
- Must commit to Minnesota Aurora being your priority during the season of play, May-July
- Must attend all training, matches, meetings, etc. Must be available to work and travel during weekends, early mornings, nights, and holidays based on game and training schedule.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coaching-focused academic degree
- USSF B License or Equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years coaching experience in high performance soccer (collegiate, pre-professional, semi-professional, professional, etc.)
COMPENSATION
The Assistant Coach (USL W League) position is part-time and seasonal. The in-season period runs from April 18, 2026 through July 18, 2026.
The selected candidate must be available to perform coaching duties in person in Eagan, Minnesota no later than May 1, 2026. Work performed between April 18 and May 1 may be completed remotely, provided all responsibilities are met.
Compensation Structure
- In-Season (April 18 – July 18, 2026): A total in-season compensation of $8,000–$12,000 depending on experience, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
- Out-of-Season: $35 per hour for pre-approved work performed outside of the in-season dates.
PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION
HERE, NOT VIA TEAMWORKONLINE. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. Please be prepared to:
- Upload a resume and cover letter
- Optionally submit a five minute or less video of yourself coaching
- Share contact information for two references
Application review will begin on February 1st, 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a final candidate is selected.
