Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

1. Coaching & Player Development

• Assist in the planning, design, and delivery of all team training sessions in alignment with the club’s playing philosophy, tactical model, and performance objectives.

• Deliver high-level technical and tactical coaching during training sessions and matches, ensuring consistent execution of the team’s game plan.
  
  
• Support the Head Coach in the development and implementation of weekly, monthly, and seasonal training cycles, including physical preparation and tactical progression.
  
  
• Provide individualized feedback to players to enhance technical proficiency, decision-making, and tactical awareness.
  
  
• Monitor player development and workload, collaborating closely with performance and medical staff to ensure optimal player readiness and availability.

• Attend and actively contribute to all home, away, and exhibition matches.
  
  
• Support the Head Coach in comprehensive match preparation, including tactical planning, opponent analysis, and set-piece organization.
  
  
• Assist with in-game decision-making, player management, substitutions, and halftime adjustments.
  
  
• Contribute to post-match analysis and review sessions to identify key insights, performance trends, and development areas.
  
  

• Work closely with the Head Coach to ensure clear communication of tactical, operational, and performance expectations to players and staff.
  
  
• Maintain professional, effective communication across all departments, including performance, analysis, medical, and operations staff.
  
  
• Participate in regular staff meetings to review team progress, planning cycles, and performance objectives.
  
  
• Collaborate with the Goalkeeper Coach and Performance Staff to ensure training content, physical demands, and recovery protocols align with team goals.
  
  

• Support the recruitment, retention, and development of high-quality coaching and support staff in alignment with the club’s long-term vision.
  
  
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to developing coaches and staff members.
  
  
• Uphold and reinforce professional standards within the coaching environment, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
  
  

• Assist in player scouting, evaluations, and trial processes, providing informed input on player performance, potential, and suitability within the club’s playing style.
  
  
• Support management and recruitment staff in identifying talent for both immediate needs and long-term development pathways.
  
  
• Contribute to player assessments and individualized development plans using performance data, video analysis, and observational insights.
  
  

• Represent Brooklyn FC in a positive and professional manner at community events, coaching clinics, and media activities as requested by the Head Coach or Sporting Director.
  
  
• Support club management in coordinating player involvement in youth programs, public appearances, and broader club initiatives.
  
  
• Foster strong connections between the First Team and the local community while promoting the club’s values, identity, and culture.
  
  

• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.
  
  
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a strong work ethic, including availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by the team schedule.
  
  
• Promote a positive, disciplined, and competitive training and matchday environment.
  
  
• Perform all additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Sporting Director, or club management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must hold a current USSF B License or higher.
  
  
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the professional level and/or within an NCAA Division I university program.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement training sessions aligned with a defined playing philosophy and tactical model.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of modern coaching methodologies, player development principles, and performance optimization.
  
  
• Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment, including performance, medical, and analysis staff.
  
  
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Proven ability to mentor players and contribute positively to team culture and standards.
  
  
• Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as required.