Assistant Coach, 2027 USL W Season

ASSISTANT COACH, 2027 USL W Season

ABOUT THE CLUB

Minnesota Aurora FC is a community-owned women's soccer team based in the Twin Cities with over 5000 community owners across all 50 states and 19 countries. The club plays in the pre-professional USL W League, starring and featuring the best amateur and aspiring professional players from Minnesota and across the globe. The club is operated by a women-led front office and coaching staff.

CLUB VALUES

Inclusivity: We uphold and defend the right for all people to live without hatred, violence, and discrimination by committing to and prioritizing equality in every decision we make.

Empowerment: We champion the advancement and freedom of women and gender-expansive individuals by investing in their greatness on and off the field.

Accessibility: We ensure soccer is for everyone by removing barriers and creating more equitable access to soccer for players and fans.

Transformation: We spark positive change in soccer, women's sports, and communities by fostering transparency, humility, innovation, and collaboration.

The Assistant Coach position is part time/ hourly in the off-season (5-10 hours per week) and seasonal/ salaried during the in-season period of the role. In-season work runs April 5 – July 23, 2027. This is a hybrid role with an in-person report date (living in Minnesota) of May 1st, 2027. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach. The office is located in Eagan, MN. Aurora training and home games are at TCO Stadium. Trainings are generally in the morning. In-season, we train or play a match about 6 out of 7 days per week.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruiting: Assist with identifying, contacting, and recruiting high-level players

Player Onboarding: Assist with initial player onboarding conversations and tasks

Pre-Season: Assist with pre-season video calls; Facilitate calls; Contribute to curriculum development; Assist with Pre-Season tactical and physical periodization

Training: Help the Head Coach plan and lead daily trainings aligned with our game model and in preparation for upcoming opponents; Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities; Attend daily pre and post training staff meetings. Maintain equipment in orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security

Games: Assist with determining game strategy and selecting squad members for each game; Assist with in-game analysis; Assist with game day preparations (setting up equipment, communicating with referees, delivering game day messages, etc.)

Video Analysis: Analyze Aurora film and scout opponents; Assist with developing Scouting reports

Player Development: Help players develop skills and game understanding; Providing feedback and constructive criticism; Use individual and small group video as a teaching tool

Squad Selection: Assess players' skills; Monitor players during competition and practice; Keep the Head Coach informed of player performance; Contribute to Individual Development Plans for players

Administrative: Perform various administrative duties as assigned, such as USL W post-game paperwork; Support Soccer Operations as needed

Post-Season: Support players' transition into professional soccer (ie help find agents, pro club connections, etc.); Post-season reflection; Organize equipment

Coach Development: Desire to continue evolving as a coach; Openness to new ideas; Reflective

Coaching Staff Interaction: Collaborative with other staff; Ability to have open, respectful, direct dialogue; Understand and execute your role within the larger staff

Coach Conduct: Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators; Adhere to all Coach Code of Conduct and Player Safety Club protocols

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to complete a Safe Sport Certification and pass a background check

Ability to work in the US. Minnesota Aurora cannot provide a work visa.

USSF C License or Equivalent

Minimum of 2 years coaching experience in high performance soccer (i.e. collegiate, pre-professional, semi-professional, professional, etc)

Ability to co-create a healthy team culture (cultivating intrinsic motivation, interpersonal respect, high commitment)

Must commit to Minnesota Aurora being your priority during the season of play, May-July.

Must attend all training, matches, meetings, etc.

Must be available to work and travel during weekends, early mornings, nights, and holidays based on game and training schedule.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Coaching-focused academic degree

USSF B License or Equivalent

Minimum of 4 years coaching experience in high performance soccer (collegiate, pre-professional, semi-professional, professional, etc.)

COMPENSATION

The Assistant Coach (USL W League) position includes off-season and in-season roles. The in-season period runs from April 5, 2027 through July 23, 2027. The selected candidate must be available to perform coaching duties in person in Eagan, Minnesota no later than May 2, 2027. Work performed during the in-season period between April 5 and May 1 may be completed remotely, provided all responsibilities are met.

Compensation Structure

In-Season (April 5 – July 23, 2027): A total in-season compensation of $10,000–$14,000 depending on experience, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Out-of-Season: $35 per hour for pre-approved work performed outside of the in-season dates.

Bonus details

$500 for winning the Heartland Division

Incremental $250 for advancing to each successive round of playoff games

$1000 bonus for winning USL-W league

APPLICATION PROCESS

Click here to complete the online application. Please be prepared to:

Upload a resume and cover letter

Submit a five minute or less video of yourself coaching (optional, strongly recommended)

Share contact information for two references

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a final candidate is selected.