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Form of workChicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. The Club returned to Soldier Field as well as opened a new 50,000 square foot business office in the heart of the city. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an ambitious vision that will transform the Club in the coming years.
Position Overview:
Chicago Fire Youth Soccer Club (CFYSC) is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to oversee our Performance Phase (U15-U19). With a proven track record of helping to develop players and coaches, CFYSC aims to be the premier destination in Chicagoland for young footballers. The successful individual must possess a character and skillset that enables them to deliver first-class soccer programming.
Job Responsibilities:
- Organize and implement all programs and teams within the phase, ensuring the completion of all roster management needs, training/games schedules, management of the coaching staff and other duties as required
- Work in conjunction with the Director of Coaching, CFYSC to deliver an age-appropriate curriculum that is aligned with by club's game model and defined learning outcomes
- Communicate effectively with club members to ensure all club related questions & concerns are promptly addressed
- Finalize all league/tournament placements for phase teams and support registration needs
- Monitor staff performance in relation to expectations outlined by the leadership team
- Conduct yearly coaching assessments of all technical staff within the phase
- Support staff development opportunities through educational clinics & licensing
- Utilize video to capture training sessions and games for the purpose of player and coach education
- Lead parent education sessions on all relevant topics
- Oversee the planning and execution of club tryouts as well as individual tryouts
- Coach one full-year or two HS team(s) and support others with coaching duties when required
- Alongside the leadership team and where required, lead/support all supplemental training and events (indoor league and tournament)
- Represent the club with all relevant leagues and organizing bodies
- Support the Chicago Fire Academy with player identification & benchmarking of local players
- Support players in the college recruitment process through information nights and individual assistance
- Oversee the boys' and girls' college showcases and college clinics
Qualifications:
- A passion for soccer and working with players from 14-19 years old
- 6 years of youth soccer coaching experience; management experience preferred
- Hold a current USSF B coaching license or equivalent; A license preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively to club membership, leadership, players and staff
- Excellent organizational skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
- Understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other Office Products
- Must complete all SafeSport training requirements
- Must complete and pass all club background screen processes
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
- Ability to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays
Please note:
- Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we'd like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
- CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
- If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@chicagofirefc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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