Assistant Soccer Coach

The Assistant Coach for Chattanooga FC has responsibility for assisting the Head Coach in training, team management, and development of players. The position is responsible for the ongoing assessment of soccer industry and trends and competition analysis. The Assistant Coach plans and executes training sessions with coaching staff.

Job Duties:

• Serve as an Assistant Coach to Chattanooga FC Men’s Team and perform assistant coach duties under the direction of the Head Coach and Sporting Director.
• Plan and execute training sessions with coaching staff.
• Assist in the daily set up and clean up for each training session as well as set up and clean up for game days as needed.
• Review, edit, and manage all video analysis software and deliver clips to players and other pertinent parties. Train others on analysis software as needed and proactively troubleshoot any software issues and identify opportunities for increasing video analysis efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain expert level and up-to-date knowledge on the national and international soccer industry and trends and conduct ongoing opposition analysis.
• Create Individual Development Plans (IDP) for playing staff and continually monitor effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Assist the Head Coach and Sporting Director with player recruitment and scouting.
• Participate in and lead regular team meetings. Generate team meeting agenda and collaborate with other coaching staff on meeting content and direction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years direct experience coaching soccer at any level required, professional level coaching experience preferred.
• Possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license, and maintain legally required employment eligibility.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills particularly in pressure situations.
• Personal integrity and the ability to invoke trust and respect from others.
• Evidence of successful player development.
• Experience of developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practice
• Must have a passion for working in a high performing team environment.
• High degree of personal initiative and strong organizational and time-management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.