Director of Academy Goalkeeping

: Austin FC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the 27th club in January 2019. Austin FC officially began competing in MLS in April 2021 and played its first match at home on June 19, 2021, in the new, 100% privately financed, state-of-the-art Q2 Stadium in Austin. Austin FC finished the regular season 2nd in the Western Conference, while also making a run to the Western Conference Finals during the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs. Austin FC also operates Austin FC II, a professional-level development team competing as one of 27 clubs in MLS NEXT Pro. In addition, Austin FC operates Austin FC Academy which is the fully funded developmental academy representing the highest level of competition for elite youth soccer players in Central Texas, while serving as the exclusive developmental pathway to MLS for the region's most talented young players. Combined, Austin FC II and Austin FC Academy teams complete the pro player pathway between elite youth soccer (MLS NEXT) all the way to MLS, and allow for players to develop, improve, and move up to Austin FC or Austin FC II. Austin FC is actively seeking a Director of Academy Goalkeeping who will help build Austin FC's goalkeeping development model, train goalkeepers, and identify top goalkeepers for the Academy. This position will be tasked with creating an optimal environment for player development for elite level talents and aspiring professional soccer players. This role will lead the creation of a long-term development plan for elite level goalkeepers in collaboration with the Academy Technical Director and Sporting Director. The position is based in Austin, TX and the role will work in-person at St. David's Performance Center. Are You Someone That:

• Is passionate about player development?
• Has a deep desire to plan, practice, and reflect?
• Is motivated to learn every day?
• Is detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive?
• Is driven to contribute to a sporting staff that has ambitious goals?
• Thrives while working as a positive team player to meet these goals?
• Is agile and able to respond effectively to the changing needs of a fast-paced growing organization?

You Will:

• Train all Academy goalkeepers; and
• Attend all sessions training sessions, tournaments, competitions, and games (weekend MLS NEXT matches); and
• Scout and identify top goalkeepers for our program; and
• Develop a long-term training and development plan for our Academy goalkeepers; and
• Extensively review and reflect on training sessions and games (player and coach); and
• Support other Academy coaches with the execution of their sessions and gamedays; and
• Facilitate and support individual development plans for Academy players; and
• Mentor other goalkeeper coaches according to the goalkeeping philosophy of Austin FC; and
• Submit daily and weekly training logs according to session builder plan; and
Report and discuss talent in the age category with Austin FC Scouting Department.

You Have:

• Goalkeeping License preferred
• USSF B or UEFA B Coaching License (USSF A or UEFA A preferred)
• Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years' experience in youth coaching at academy level, age specific 12 through 17-year-olds
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of soccer
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret soccer games
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Experience using game analysis software (Sportscode, Nacsport, Wyscout, Hudl, Coachpaint, Tactical Board)
• MLS or professional Academy coaching experience is preferred
• Experience playing soccer at the collegiate level or higher is preferred
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion both internally and externally
• English and/or Spanish language proficiency is essential and Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus. Additional languages - even better

Other Details: It is the policy of Austin FC not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• All selected candidates are subject to passing a background check before employment.
• Candidates must have a reliable source of personal transportation.
• Hours are variable and can easily include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays in addition to the traditional Monday through Friday hours.