26 first team coach jobs found

POSITION OVERVIEW The Athletic Development Coach for the Nashville SC Academy will play a key role in leading the Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) program for Academy players, aligning with the High Performance Department’s philosophy. This position will collaborate closely with High Performance staff across Nashville SC (NSC) and Huntsville City FC (HCFC) to design and implement team- and player-specific programs, both in the gym and on the field, to optimize the development of youth athletes within the Academy. The ideal candidate will have prior coaching (sport or S&C) experience and a strong ability to deliver soccer-centric athletic development programs. Additionally, they should possess a formal educational background in exercise physiology or a related field, along with expertise in load management across various metrics relevant to youth soccer development. This role reports directly to the Director of High Performance and the Head of Athletic...

NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS, PLEASE.  Thanks for your interest! Due to the volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to individual status inquiries. If selected to move forward, you’ll hear from our HR team at Nashville Soccer Club. POSITION OVERVIEW The Performance Scientist supports player availability and performance by leading sport science data operations, monitoring, reporting, and applied insights that inform training, recovery, and return-to-performance decisions. This role reports directly to the Director of High Performance and works in close collaboration to define the path forward for key initiatives. The Performance Scientist will be provided autonomy to determine the best execution plan, while ensuring alignment with coaching, performance, and medical priorities. RESPONSIBILITIES Own end-to-end sports science data operations (collection, QA/QC, documentation, and governance) across performance data streams. Lead training and...

TITLE:  Performance Internship (Educational) CLUB:  Seattle Sounders FC DEPARTMENT:  Sounders Performance REPORTS TO:  Performance Coach TYPE:  Internship; eligible for academic credit. DURATION:  Commitment of at least 12 weeks   OUR CLUB Seattle Sounders FC is a progressive high performing collection of people who strive to achieve the highest levels of our sport while making a transformative impact in our communities in the best soccer city in America. Our culture is focused on serving one of the most passionate sports fan bases in North America who are invested in the Sounders as much for our commitment to making a positive impact in our communities as they are for winning the 2019 MLS Cup and 2022 CONCACAF Champions League on home soil. We exist to create special moments like these, where we enrich lives and unify our fans and city through soccer.   POSITION SUMMARY   Seattle Sounders FC...

The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League’s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield.   The Club recently announced plans to build a $650M+ privately financed downtown stadium in Chicago in 2028. The stadium will anchor Chicago’s newest neighborhood, the 78, a 62-acre development and entertainment district located along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. For more information on our bold plans, visit  DearChicago.com . Additionally, the Club recently opened the state-of-the-art $100M Endeavor Health Performance Center in March...

The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is Chicago’s premier professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998, becoming the first and only expansion team in North American sports to win a title in its first year of existence. Beside MLS Cup 1998, the Fire have won five other major domestic titles, including the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups, and the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield.   The Club’s Football Operations department is guided by one vision: to build a world-class club that inspires greatness, helps unite Chicago, and wins championships. To that end, Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto named former U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter as Director of Football and Head Coach ahead of the 2025 regular season, leading the Fire to the postseason for...

ABOUT OUR COMPANY Awarded Major League Soccer’s 16th franchise in 2008, the Philadelphia Union officially took the pitch in 2010 and have been raising expectations ever since. Owned and operated by Union Sports & Entertainment, the Philadelphia Union call Subaru Park home—an 18,500-seat, world-class, soccer-specific stadium set along the Delaware River beneath the Commodore Barry Bridge, just 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia. On the field, the Union have established themselves as one of Major League Soccer’s most consistent and competitive clubs. The team reached the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final three times (2014, 2015, and 2018), made multiple MLS Cup Playoff appearances, and captured the  Supporters’ Shield in 2020 and again in 2025 , recognizing the club’s excellence and consistency across the regular season. The Union also hosted the Eastern Conference Final in 2021, were crowned  Eastern Conference Champions in 2022 ,...

ABOUT OUR COMPANY The Philadelphia Union operates and competes in Major League Soccer, the top professional league in the United States. Youth development is the core of our mission and the heart of our passion. The Philadelphia Union Academy program is free of charge, so Philadelphia’s future players of promise have an opportunity to pursue their passions without the burden of paying to play. Selection into the program is a true accomplishment and the major step in a player’s path to Subaru Park.   The innovative Philadelphia Union Academy program is deeply based in sport science and performance and follows best practices in coaching education. It includes three developmental phases: Junior Academy (U9 - U12), Mid Academy (U13 - U15), Senior Academy (U16 - U18) and targeted scouting as needed as it relates to Philadelphia Union II (NCAA, MLS Next Pro, USL). At all ages, our players are asked to lead by example and embrace the ethos and culture of...

TITLE:  Fan Ambassador (Part-Time) DEPARTMENT:  Guest Experience REPORTS TO:  Sr.   Guest Experience Coordinator FLSA:  Non-Exempt, Part Time, Hourly   WHAT SETS YOU APART The Fan Ambassador position is part of the fast-paced and exciting Facility Operations Team within the Guest Experience Department at Inter&Co Stadium. Fan Ambassadors are responsible for providing an exceptional and positive experience for every guest that attends an event at Inter&Co Stadium. This may include, but is not limited to, welcoming guests at our gates, checking tickets, listening to fans’ needs and providing accurate information in response, and reporting any issues and feedback to leadership within the Guest Experience Department.       ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Have a positive attitude with a willingness to assist guests and anticipate their needs.   Deliver...

TITLE: Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach   DEPARTMENT: Team Operations   REPORTS TO: Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning  FLSA: Exempt, Full-time        WHAT SETS YOU APART  The Academy Formation Strength & Condition Coach manages and supports the Formation age groups in their daily training and weekend games.  The coach coordinates all training and game activities with soccer and medical staff and has a special focus on the physical preparation, recovery, and development of the players.     DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for junior athletes Create and deliver movement literacy, proficiency, and control sessions Develop and document screening protocols for physical assessment, movement, and agility...

TITLE:  Athletic Trainer- Development Academy DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO:  Head Athletic Trainer FLSA:  Full Time, Salaried; Exempt   WHAT SETS YOU APART You are a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer seeking a full-time athletic trainer role where you can provide coverage for the MLS NEXT teams. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who values teamwork and collaboration to develop further as an athletic trainer. Our culture is one of fostering learning and development. This is an ideal position for recent graduates or those seeking for opportunities/experience working at a high-level soccer club and high-performance staff. In this position, you will gain valuable exposure to the performance side of our department while performing duties in line with the medical team’s unified vision.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Develop and implement injury...

TITLE:  Academy   Coach  DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO:  Academy Director FLSA:  Full-Time; Salaried Exempt    WHAT SETS YOU APART   The Academy Coach is responsible for supporting the academy team in both player and team development and the day-to-day operations of an Academy Team. The coach will assist with the team, including supporting training practices and games. The successful candidate will report to the Academy Director.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   Coach or assist on the assigned age group. Attend training, league games, tournaments, and scheduled events. Manage and coach all exhibitions, regular season, playoff, tournaments, international, and other matches while ensuring player development, club principles, and a competitive mentality. Conduct and organize preparation for all matches, including developing game strategies,...

TITLE:  Fan Ambassador (Part-Time) DEPARTMENT:  Guest Experience REPORTS TO:  Sr.   Guest Experience Coordinator FLSA:  Non-Exempt, Part Time, Hourly   WHAT SETS YOU APART The Fan Ambassador position is part of the fast-paced and exciting Facility Operations Team within the Guest Experience Department at Inter&Co Stadium. Fan Ambassadors are responsible for providing an exceptional and positive experience for every guest that attends an event at Inter&Co Stadium. This may include, but is not limited to, welcoming guests at our gates, checking tickets, listening to fans’ needs and providing accurate information in response, and reporting any issues and feedback to leadership within the Guest Experience Department.       ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Have a positive attitude with a willingness to assist guests and anticipate their needs.   Deliver...

TITLE : Event Operations Assistant  DEPARTMENT : Live Events  REPORTS   TO : Sr Event Coordinator, NWSL FLSA : Part Time, Nonexempt, Hourly   WHAT SETS YOU APART       Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride is seeking hardworking, positive and passionate individuals who wish to gain practical experience facilitating professional sports and live events.  The Event Operations Assistant position supports matchday and event operations at both Inter&Co Stadium and Osceola County Stadium assisting with setup, breakdown, and execution of all game and event elements. The role collaborates with teams, referees, vendors, and internal departments to fulfill requests, coordinate logistics, and provide guest service while gaining hands-on experience in event management, match operations, and live event execution.       ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Event Operations Assistants...

TITLE:  Sales Academy Representative, Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride  DEPARTMENT:  Ticket Sales  REPORTS TO:  Manager, Orlando City Sales Academy FLSA:  Salaried + Commissions, Non-Exempt   WHAT SETS YOU APART The Sales Academy program provides entry-level sports business executives with the opportunity to learn the business side of professional sports through selling full menu ticketing products. With a focus on consistent training and development through personalized one-on-one coaching, the Sales Academy program will build the foundation needed for a long and successful career in the revenue-generating side of sports business. The Sales Academy Representative is responsible for generating new business through the sale of Orlando City and Orlando Pride full season, group, partial plan and premium hospitality ticket inventory through cold-calling, face-to-face appointments, and networking.   ...

TITLE:  Manager, CRM & Sales Analytics DEPARTMENT:  Strategy and Analytics   REPORTS TO:  VP, Strategy and Analytics FLSA:  Exempt, Salaried; Full-Time   WHAT SETS YOU APART Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride are seeking a Manager, CRM & Sales Analytics to join the Strategy & Analytics team. This role will oversee the strategy, administration, and optimization of the organization’s CRM platform while leading analytics and reporting that support ticket sales and fan engagement initiatives across Orlando City, Orlando Pride, Orlando City B, and Inter&Co Stadium.  The Manager will partner with ticketing leadership and other departments to develop data-driven strategies that drive revenue growth, improve fan engagement, and enhance sales performance. Responsibilities include stewardship of the CRM platform, ticketing analytics, campaign reporting, demand management, and customer insights. The ideal...

Who We Are: Minnesota United FC (MNUFC) is a professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America. As a club driven by passion and community, we operate under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. Our headquarters are in Golden Valley, MN, with soccer operations based at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine. On matchdays, we call Allianz Field in St. Paul home—one of the premier soccer-specific stadiums in the country. Position: The Manager, Matchday Presentation is part of the Marketing & Communications department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a professional sports team located in the Twin Cities and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.   Position Summary: The Manager, Matchday Presentation will bring our club’s brand to life through in-stadium game presentation. This position will communicate, assist and...

JOB TITLE:  Grassroots Program Lead DEPARTMENT:  Youth Programs REPORTS TO:  Director, Youth Programs  LOCATION:  Orangeburg, NY   POSITION OVERVIEW: The Grassroots Program Lead is responsible for supporting the planning and operational delivery of NYCFC  Camps, Clinics, Club Coaching Partnerships , thereby growing NYCFC Youth Program’s presence within commercial window (75 mile radius of Yankee Stadium). Additionally, the role will supervise and mentor NYCFC Youth Programs Part Time regional staff, assisting with the creation of seasonal plans and the development of age-appropriate curriculum. This individual will provide support to the Director of Youth Programs and assist the department in achieving financial benchmarks, productivity, and efficiency within all grassroots programs. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Leads the development of grassroots programs in the form of NYCFC  Camps, Clinics & Club...

Sporting KC is seeking to hire a Strength & Conditioning Coach for a paid fellowship position for the 2026 MLS season. This position is intended for professional development and is focused on furthering knowledge and skills in the field of athletic performance. The individual will primarily take an active role assisting with our MLS Next Developmental Academy as well as MLS Next Pro team, Sporting Kansas City II.   The individual selected for the fellowship will gain hands-on experience within an overarching High-Performance structure through performing a variety of roles within a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes environment, with the chance to have a direct impact on professional soccer in Kansas City. Sporting KC’s collaborative environment is full of learning opportunities and is designed to help all fellows evolve as professionals, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.   This is an entry level position available...

Job Title:   Sounders Academy Performance Coach (Part-Time) Department:   Performance Reports To:   Director of Performance Type   Part-Time – Approx 25 hours per week FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt Rate:   $30/hour                         OUR CLUB Seattle Sounders FC is a progressive high performing collection of people who strive to achieve the highest levels of our sport while making a transformative impact in our communities in the best soccer city in America. Our culture is focused on serving one of the most passionate sports fan bases in North America who are invested in the Sounders as much for our commitment to making a positive impact in our communities as they are for winning the 2019 MLS Cup, 2022 CONCACAF Champions League and 2025 Leagues Cup on home soil....

About Us The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time. Summary Real Salt Lake is seeking an experienced Return to Play / Rehabilitation & Performance Coach to bridge the gap between clinical rehabilitation and full first team reintegration for injured players. The role bridges the sports medicine and performance departments, designing and delivering gym and on-field rehabilitation programs while collaborating with medical staff and the sports scientist to guide load management and recovery. When rehab demands are lower, the coach will...