The MLS NEXT U14 Head Coach plays a critical role in fulfilling Chattanooga FC’s purpose to build community through the world’s game. You will be expected and empowered to facilitate the success of CFC football initiatives and events, advancing the sport and creating memorable experiences for players and fans alike.

Essential functions:

  • Recruitment of MLS NEXT eligible players based on stage and position
  • Lead team during games, trainings and off the field activities
  • Lead weekly training sessions that are created and executed based on the CFC Game Model and Key Player Qualities through proper periodization, individualization, specificity, and opponent film analysis
  • Communicate and interact with players on and off the field through individual coaching, individual development plans and post training and game feedback
  • Create and execute individual development plans
  • Gameday responsibilities include pre-match opponent analysis, player warm up, in game analysis, sole communicator of trends and solutions to the Head Coach and communication to individual players, units and team
  • Post game film analysis
  • Other duties needed to help drive the CFC Purpose, fulfill our Mission, foster our Vision

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Three (3) or more years of youth coaching experience at the competitive level required
  • Playing experience at collegiate level or higher preferred
  • Strong understanding of long-term player development principles
  • Ability to work effectively with young players and their parents`
  • Strong technical and tactical knowledge of soccer
  • Proficient in session planning and player evaluation
  • Experience with video analysis and performance-tracking software
  • Excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills for team information sharing
  • Ability to analyze situations, identify challenges, and develop innovative solutions
  • Capacity to adapt to changing priorities and challenges
  • Commitment to continuous learning and skill development

Licensing and certifications:

  • USSF C License or equivalent required (UEFA B License preferred)
  • First Aid and CPR certification required
  • Possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license

Additional requirements:

  • Must have or be willing to complete SafeSport training
  • Must have or be willing to complete concussion training
  • Maintain legally required employment eligibility
  • Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred but not required

Physical Requirements
Medium - Heavy lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds frequently. Bending, stretching, and reaching requires. Some sitting and climbing, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended time.
Physical Environment: This position is routinely exposed to external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and extreme weather conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Supplemental Information
Department: Sporting
Work Schedule: Monday – Sunday, Hours will vary due to work assignment. Must be able to work flexible hours which will include extended days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights due to travel
FLSA Status: Fulltime Salary Exempt

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check.

Chattanooga FC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CFC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individual with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Questions:

  1. Please describe your reason for interest in working with Chattanooga Football Club.
  1. How many years of experience do you have coaching youth soccer?
  1. Have you ever played soccer at a collegiate level or higher?
  1. Please list your licenses and certifications
  1. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. What languages do you speak fluently?
  1. I understand that this position has Medium level physical requirements and is routinely exposed to external elements including heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and extreme weather conditions.
  1. I understand that the work schedule for this position is Monday-Sunday and that I must be able to work a flexible schedule including extended days, nights, weekends, holidays and overnights due to travel.
  1. I understand that Chattanooga FC requires the successful completion of a background check for all positions as a term of employment.
  1. Please provide your salary requirements for this role.

Interested candidates are invited to apply at MLS NEXT U14 Head Coach Opportunity.