About Orlando City and Orlando Pride:

With two major professional teams, Orlando City and Orlando Pride, the Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) has established itself as one of the preeminent Clubs in professional soccer.

Orlando City joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the league's 21st franchise in November 2013, becoming the first MLS team in the Southeast. The Lions began league play in March 2015. In 2019, Orlando City re-launched Orlando City B (OCB) to bridge the gap between its successful youth development academy and the First Team.

The Orlando Pride, OCSC’s National Women’s Soccer League franchise, began play in 2016 – bringing professional women’s soccer to Orlando for the first time.

Orlando City and Orlando Pride play at Inter & CO Stadium, a 25,500-seat soccer-specific stadium built in 2017 and located in the heart of Downtown Orlando.

With a footprint across the central Florida region and a roster comprised of international and home-grown talent, Orlando City and Orlando Pride boasts global relevance through its assemblage of world-class athletes.

Title:Player Development Coach

Department: Soccer Operations

Reports to:Head Coach, Pride

FLSA: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

WHAT SETS YOU APART

The Player Development Coach will work with the Head Coach and Technical Staff,in collaboration with the Vice President of Soccer Operations/Sporting Director, primarily responsible for maximizing athlete performancethrough the development of their individual technical skills. They will focus on the evaluation of individual player technical skills, the development and execution of one-on-one and small group training sessions aimed at improving player technique, and providing feedback to address individual strengths and weaknesses, with the goal of maximizing player performance in targeted areas such as finishing, dribbling, or passing. This role will alsolead the development and execution of all return-to-play (RTP) and non-travel individual and small group training sessions. This role will report into the Orlando Pride Head Coach and will coordinate closely with other members of the Technical Staff, including Assistant Coaches, Goalkeeper Coach, and Senior Video Performance Analyst.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work in close collaboration with the Head Coach and Technical Staff to lead the technical development of Pride athletes. This role is a non-traveling role.The responsibilities of the Player Development Coach are to:

Collaborate with the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches to ensure alignment with team strategies, playing philosophy, and individual player development goals;

Coordinate with the Technical Staffregarding all Player Individual Development Plans (IDPs);

Conduct thorough evaluations of each player’s technical abilities, identifying areas for improvement, and developing personalized training plans;

Break down complex technical skills into manageable components, creating specific activities and exercises to target those areas;

Provide real-time, constructive feedback to players during technical training sessions, highlighting both positive aspects and areas needing refinement;

Use video technology to analyze player movements, identify technical strengths and weaknesses, and provide individualized feedback to athletes;

Monitor player progress over time through data collection and regular assessments, adjusting training plans and priorities accordingly.

Conduct one-on-one and small group training sessions with players, focusing on their specific technical development needs;

Lead the development and execution of all return-to-play (RTP) individual and small-group training sessions in accordance with the guidance provided by Club Medical and Performance staff;

Lead the development of and execution of all non-travel training sessions in accordance with the priorities set out by the Technical Staff;

Provide up-to-date evaluations, training plans, and progress notes for Head Coach, Technical Staff, Sporting Director reference;

Abide by all local, state, and federal laws and all applicable National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Team policies and procedures;

Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required by the NWSL; and

Perform other duties as assigned or required by the Club.

QUALIFICATIONS

It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC/Orlando Pride.  It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in elite women’s soccer at the national team, professional, collegiate,and/or youth levels;

Experience, familiarity, and network within women’s soccer;

Possess U.S. Soccer “B” license or equivalent;

SafeSport trained or capable of obtaining SafeSport certification prior to hire;

Proven history of developing players;

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;

Detail-Oriented with excellent organizational and leadership skills;

Collaborative management style – advocate of team concepts;

Positive influencer, comfortable working in a team-first culture; and

Must be able to work long hours, weekends, and some holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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