Youth Development Phase Coach
NYCFC
Full-time
On-site
Orangeburg, New York, United States
$55,000 - $65,500 USD yearly
Youth Soccer, Professional Soccer, Player Development, Youth Academy
JOB TITLE: Youth Development Phase Coach
REPORTING TO: Technical Director
DEPARTMENT: Academy
LOCATION: St. Johns University, Queens, NY
POSITION OVERVIEW:
New York City FC is seeking a Youth Development Phase Coach. This role will be responsible for supporting the planning, delivering, and evaluating of a holistic and age-appropriate player development program for players in the U12–U14 age groups. The role places a strong emphasis on individual growth within a team context, fostering creativity, adaptability, and decision-making through an Ecological Dynamics framework, where learning emerges from interactions between the player, the task, and the environment. You will be assisting Head coaches across U12-U14 and have an increased individual focus during training sessions
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Assist with the design and delivery of high-quality training sessions aligned with the club’s Player Development Model and long-term development plan.
- Implement an Ecological Approach to Pedagogy, emphasizing representative learning environments and player-environment interactions.
- Work collaboratively with Academy coaches and performance staff to ensure individual development is consistent and aligned across age groups.
- Help with creating individualized development plans (IDPs) for players, focusing on technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social pillars.
- Provide regular feedback to players and parents in line with the club’s communication policy.
- Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team by supporting performance analysis, sports science, psychology, and medical departments in developing the whole player.
- Support players during trainings, games, tournaments, and club events both domestically and internationally.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Passionate about youth development and long-term player progression.
- Values creativity, autonomy, and adaptability in players.
- Reflective and open to continuous learning and collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a player-centered approach.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive, positive, and challenging learning environment.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Coaching Qualifications: Minimum U.S. Soccer B License
- Experience: Experience with coaching in a professional academy setting, preferably with U12–U14 age groups and younger.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of age-specific development, the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, and the Ecological Dynamics framework.
- Planning & Analysis: Ability to design representative tasks and constraints-based practices; comfortable using video and data to inform coaching. Ability to structure and plan proactively, to smoothening multi-team collaboration
- Communication and collaboration: Working across multiple teams and age-groups demands excellent collaboration skills and being a highly effective communicator. Communicating to parents, players, colleagues and other stakeholders.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
- Must be able to work games scheduled which may be at night and on weekends and holidays
COMPENSATION:
This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $55,000 - $65,500 and is not overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
- Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
- Ancillary benefits: Commuter, gym membership, and Citi Bike discounts
- Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
- Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
- Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
- A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment
NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs eight times over the past nine seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit: www.newyorkcityfc.com.
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs eight times over the past nine seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit: www.newyorkcityfc.com.
New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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