32 player development lead jobs found

Job Title:  Strength & Conditioning Intern Reports to:  Director of Sports Performance / Strength & Conditioning Coach Department:  Sports Performance Position Summary: This internship provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working in a professional soccer organization. The strength and conditioning intern position will assist staff supporting FCC and FCC2 players. This position will be based out of the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. The schedule is M-F with the possibility of weekend sessions, working an average of 20 hours a week. This is an hourly paid position. What You’ll Do: Assist both the Strength & Conditioning and Physical Development Coach to deliver strength and conditioning support to FCC and FCC2 players Assist Physical Development Coach with FCC2 athlete preparation, end-stage rehabilitation, and injury prevention in close communication with management, coaching and...

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...

Overview The Manager, Events leads the planning and execution of MLS NEXT’s national event portfolio, delivering best-in-class competition environments that support the league’s elite youth player pathway.   This role serves as the Event Lead for marquee MLS NEXT competitions, overseeing operational strategy, budgeting, venue and host market management, and cross-functional execution. While grounded in competition delivery excellence, the Manager also brings a strategic lens to event growth—driving experiential enhancements, optimizing third-party partnerships, and identifying opportunities to amplify the impact and visibility of MLS NEXT events.   Working across MLS departments, clubs, external vendors, and host markets, this role ensures seamless event delivery while advancing the long-term growth and positioning of the MLS NEXT platform.   Responsibilities Event Portfolio Leadership Serve as Event Lead for MLS NEXT...

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...

ABOUT US: Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. We are committed to building world-class teams by investing in people—developing players, staff, and leaders through collaboration, innovation, and a high-performance culture. If you’re passionate about sport, science, and leadership, we invite you to grow your career with Utah Soccer. SUMMARY Real Salt Lake is seeking a highly experienced, collaborative sports medicine leader to serve as the Head of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer. This individual will develop, coordinate, and administer a comprehensive medical, sports therapy, injury-reduction, and rehabilitation program for RSL. As Head Athletic Trainer, this role oversees the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room and manages the 1st-team medical staff. This will manage and facilitate all orthopedic treatments, therapy, and...

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,...

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 Camps & Clinics Associate is part of the Youth Development Program (YDP) for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.   Position Summary: The Camps & Clinics Associate position is responsible for on-field coaching for MNUFC Youth Camps & Clinics, assisting with the organization and...

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...

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 Senior Vice President of Finance serves as the leader of the Finance Department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a professional sports organization based in the Twin Cities and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS).   Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer (“EVP, CFO/CAO”), the SVP of Finance serves as the senior leader of the Finance function and a...

JOB TITLE:                                       Coordinator - Marketing Activation & Events CLTFC DEPARTMENT:                               Marketing REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:     Reports to Manager-Marketing Activation STATUS:                                           Full-Time (Exempt)   About Charlotte FC Charlotte Football Club is the Major League Soccer Club in the Carolinas. The Club’s mission is to be a unifying force that is bigger than one city and encourage a sense of belonging through a progressive, collective, and ambitious approach that guides efforts on and off the pitch. CLTFC is committed to driving growth through the sport and community outreach....

JOB TITLE:  Senior Manager, Girls Academy REPORTING TO:  Director, Youth Programs DEPARTMENT:  Youth Programs LOCATION:  Greenwich, CT   POSITION OVERVIEW: New York City FC is seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as Senior Manager, Girls Academy. This role will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the club’s Girls Academy program, ensuring alignment with NYCFC’s philosophy on player development, and long-term pathway objectives. The Senior Manager will be responsible for technical standards, staff leadership, operational excellence, and the holistic development of female players within the academy structure. This individual will play a critical role in building a best-in-class environment that supports high-performance outcomes while fostering education, character development, and well-being.   WHAT YOU’LL DO: Technical Leadership & Player...

Job Title:  Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer Department:  Integrated Marketing and Communications Reports to:  Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer   Job Summary FC Cincinnati is seeking a Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer who is responsible for concepting and executing high-impact creative that drives performance across digital paid channels. This role blends strong visual craft with an understanding of conversion, testing, and platform best practices to produce scroll-stopping ads that deliver results. The successful candidate will understand the importance of strong communication skills and adhering to tight deadlines. A great attitude, a healthy ability to take constructive criticism/feedback on your work and attention to detail are musts. Beyond day-to-day tasks you have a desire to learn and develop your creative abilities. In addition to normal business hours, weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required as...

Job Title:  Performance Analyst Intern Department:  Performance Analysis Reports to:  Lead Performance Analyst      Position Summary: In this internship, you will be working within the Performance Analysis Department. You can expect to learn and gain valuable experience in how performance analysis is utilized at the elite level. The candidate for this role must be able to up to 28 hours a week. This position will be based out of the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. This is an hourly paid internship and college credit is also available if needed.   What You’ll Do: Help drive the performance analysis provision Film FC Cincinnati team or goal keeping training when required Post code FC Cincinnati training sessions in line with FC Cincinnati playing principles Post code goalkeeper training in line with FC Cincinnati position principles Post code and label FC Cincinnati games Assist...

J ob Title:  Marketing Associate, Part-Time Department:  Integrated Marketing & Communications Reports to:  Director, Lifecycle & Performance Marketing Job Summary The Marketing Associate supports the execution of lifecycle marketing campaigns that engage fans and drive ticketing and revenue goals. This role helps deliver timely, personalized communications across email, SMS, app, and web while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and performance tracking. What You’ll Do: Build, schedule, and deploy marketing communications across email, SMS, mobile app, and web channels. Support the execution of lifecycle marketing campaigns that drive fan engagement, ticket sales, and matchday attendance. Assist with audience segmentation and CRM list management to deliver personalized fan messaging. Coordinate campaign timelines and ensure communications are delivered accurately and on schedule. Conduct quality assurance on campaign...

Overview Major League Soccer’s partnership with Apple allows fans in over 100 countries to stream every single MLS and Leagues Cup match, select MLS Next Pro and MLS Next games, and a rich library of VOD content with a single MLS Season Pass subscription. The historic broadcast relationship has also provided MLS, Clubs, Players and constituents with unprecedented marketing reach and opportunities through the Apple ecosystem of products and services. We are looking for a Director, Apple Partnership to enhance the potential of the partnership. This person will lead a matrixed team of internal and external constituents to achieve short-term goals, build towards long-term objectives and explore new possibilities. Responsibilities Work alongside MLS marketing leadership to dream, ideate and build integration opportunities within Apple’s ecosystem (Apple apps & services, Apple product, retail and TV+ to drive value back to the League, Clubs and MLS Season...

Overview Major League Soccer is entering a defining phase of global relevance, accelerated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a rapidly expanding international fan base. The Director, International & Growth Consumer Products is a seasoned commercial leader responsible for building and scaling MLS’s global consumer products business outside the United States.   This role serves as a primary growth engine for MLS Consumer Products, tasked with unlocking new international revenue streams, expanding global retail reach, and building a durable, scalable international infrastructure in partnership with MLS strategic partners. The Director will support the SVP to define where and how MLS competes globally across licensing, retail, and product, ensuring MLS evolves from a domestic league with international interest into a globally commercialized sports brand.   This is not an operational licensing role. It is a strategic, revenue-owning leadership position...

RESPONSIBLE TO  | General Manager, Facilities Operations 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) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.   The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2018) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.     Purpose of the Job...

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...