RESPONSIBLE TO | Head Coach
SUPERVISES | N/A
STATUS | Full-Time

COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS), Houston Dash (NWSL), Houston Dynamo 2 (MLS NEXT Pro), Houston Dynamo Academy (MLS NEXT), Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park. The Dynamo has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and U.S. Open Cup championships (2018, 2023). The Dynamo are focused on building championship caliber teams, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through sport and community outreach while creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.

Purpose of the Job
This role will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach of Houston Dynamo FC of Major League Soccer.

Duties and responsibilities
1) On Field Coaching

Attend all First Team training sessions
Assist Head Coach with individual and group instruction

2) Training Session Development

Attend all daily meetings of first team coaching staff
Assist with design and implementation of training sessions to teach our game model with input from the following:
Review video of training sessions on a daily basis

3) Set Pieces

Plan attacking and defending set pieces for each opponent
Train attacking and defending set pieces
Manage attacking and defending set pieces in game

4) Game Evaluation

Review Previous Team game; and
Provide player ratings for all First Team games

5) Coordinate integration of High Potential Players into First Team plans

Attend weekly meetings with Executive Staff to discuss high potential players
Coordinate daily player movement between first team and MLS NEXT Pro training sessions
Discuss high potential player performance in first team training and MLS NEXT Pro games
Work with Academy Director, General Manager, Technical Director, Assistant General Manager and Academy Director on development plans for high potential players
Identify and recommend opportunities for high potential players to participate in first team matches in preseason, regular season and other competitions

6) MLS NEXT Pro Games

Attend monthly meetings to discuss high potential players in the club, including MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT teams
Attend home MLS NEXT Pro Games as requested by the Head Coach, Technical Director and/or General Manager

7) Player Recruitment

Assist Head Coach and Technical Director in supervision and coordination of the recruiting process
Acquire information on player of interest when asked by Head Coach or Technical Director
Assist the Head Coach and Technical Director in review video and data of players of interest

8) Game Administration:

Help in preparing and presenting opponent scouting, game model and pre-game meetings
Gather information from players and give input related to travel, pre-game meals, and lodging

9) Administrative

Maintain day to day integrity of the program

10) Pre-Season

Coordinate with staff (pre-season)
Participate in pre-season meeting scheduling
Assist in training schedule

11) Community

Interact with local soccer community
Make public appearances and participate in promotional and sponsorship activities on behalf of the Team (and its sponsors) as are reasonable in light of Employee’s position as Assistant Coach without additional compensation
Involve players with community outreach activities

12) Video Analysis

Use video to analyze training and matches
Prepare individual game and training video edits under the direction of the Head Coach

13) Other Duties

Performing such other duties consistent with the employment as Assistant Coach that may from time to time be reasonably determined as assigned to Employee by the Head Coach, Technical Director and/or General Manager

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

5 or more years of professional coaching experience.
10 or more years of experience in a high-performance environment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
Able to travel and work irregular hours as dictated by event schedules and project timetables.
Able to work nights, weekends, and Holidays.
Minimum U.S. Soccer Federation A License or Equivalent
Bilingual: English/Spanish – Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

Strong ability to communicate and work under pressure.
Ability to execute tasks in high performance environment
High level of detail orientation, accuracy, and organization.
Acts with high levels of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to exercise discretion and good judgement.
This role requires a high level of trust and managing delicate and sensitive information.
Strong team philosophy: proven ability to work positively, collaboratively, and professionally with a team and across the organization.
Proactive and sense of urgency.
Flexible and positive approach to work.
Punctual and professional in manner and attire.
Maintains Organizational Core Competencies.

Organizational Core Competencies

Team First
Respect
Accountability
Pursuit of Excellence

OTHER INFORMATION
Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport, inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and ethical/values driven.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

First Team Assistant Coach