Academy Athletic Development Coach

Company Description

The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, has competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull, for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

Reporting to the Head of Academy Sports Performance, this role will be responsible for the physical development of Academy players. Using a data-informed and research-driven approach, you will design and deliver innovative programming to optimize athletic performance, enhance movement quality, and support long-term player progression. This role requires close collaboration with technical and medical staff to ensure individualized training plans, effective load management, and alignment with the club’s performance model.

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strength and conditioning coaching of assigned players in alignment with academy Long Term Athlete Development pathway.
• Develop and lead on-field movement program including position specific speed, agility and change of direction fundamentals.
• Manage and implement physical testing protocols for assigned age groups, in line with the academy testing structure.
• Manage load monitoring data to provide collaborative feedback to staff and players regarding performance, training, recovery and injury prevention.
• Maintain accurate records of data collected such as training loads and performance metrics.
• Stay current with research in the area of athletic development to ensure best practices are applied.
• Develop a data-informed approach to enhancing performance and athlete management.
• Be a creative and outside-the-box thinker when developing content for delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college/University in Exercise Science or related field.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification

CPR Certified

Interest and knowledge of soccer

Previous experience of data visualization tools such as Power BI is an advantage

Previous experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary sports department is preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to key stakeholders and build trust and relationships with players and staff.

Additional Information

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.