Seasonal Youth Soccer Coach- Atlanta United FC

About Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United is Major League Soccer’s 22nd franchise and began play in 2017.  The club’s avid fan base has set MLS records in fan participation, including leading the MLS in number of season tickets sold for an expansion franchise and setting a new record for number of attendees at an MLS match.  Atlanta United is owned by Arthur Blank, co-founder of the Home Depot, and led by club President Darren Eales.  Atlanta United is a member of AMB Sports & Entertainment, which also includes the Atlanta Falcons and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

About Atlanta United FC Academy

Officially launched in 2016 prior to its first season in MLS, the Atlanta United Academy program aims to be the leading platform of youth soccer development in the Southeast and currently competes in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy program. The ATL UTD Academy consists of teams in age groups U-12, U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-19. Shared with the first team, the Academy trains and competes out of the Training Ground.

About Atlanta United II (USL)

Launched in 2018, Atlanta United II competes in the second division United Soccer League. The club aims to provide a platform for growing top Academy players, developing MLS prospects, and expanding the Atlanta United brand further into Northeast Georgia. Atlanta United II will train alongside the first team and Academy at the Training Ground and will compete at Coolray Field in Gwinnett County.

About AMB Sports + Entertainment Group

AMB Sports & Entertainment Group is a subsidiary of AMB Group, LLC, and is comprised of the Atlanta Falcons Football Club, LLC, Atlanta’s Major League Soccer team, Atlanta United FC, and the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Who we are 

We use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star.  If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself.  We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment.  We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallest need for improvement, stand up for convictions, and genuinely own our responsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building.

Our Ideal Candidates

Actively Listen – Take an active role in listening by being present in the moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding.  When we read between the lines and hear what others are saying and what they are not saying, we encounter amazing opportunities to go the extra mile in serving them. 

Collaborate – Realize that we are better together than we are alone.  We achieve much better results when others have the opportunity to add their diverse perspectives.  Be open to feedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve.

Engage in Servant Leadership – Put others ahead of yourself even when it’s difficult.  Find opportunities to lead by example in the way you pitch in and help others.  Giving back to others is at the heart of what we do. 

Build Relationships – Cultivate trust in relationships by showing respect and sensitivity.  Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve. 

Own Results – Own issues you encounter even when they are outside of your area of responsibility by taking action or seeking out the needed resolution. You are empowered and expected to take risks aimed at exceeding the expectations of our guests.  Take advantage of this rare opportunity by utilizing available resources.     

Position Summary

The youth soccer coach will be responsible for the coaching of soccer camps and clinics around the Atlanta area. The youth soccer coach will deliver from different curricula depending on the program. In addition, the coach will actively scout and recommend players for Atlanta United’s Regional Development School program.

Roles and Responsibilities

• A coach’s working week is comprised of on field coaching hours & administration duties
• Required to attend a mandatory paid preseason orientation event
• Assist in RDS team tryouts.
• Scout/recommend talented, potential RDS players.
• Organize and assist in the running of other camps/clinics/tryouts throughout the year.
• Assist with Community Relations events as needed.
• Assist with training for affiliate programs as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Be a current USSF ‘D’ licensed coach or United Soccer Coaches ‘National Diploma’ (minimum)
• Possess the drive to develop youth players and work as part of a team
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be a motivated individual who can work a varied schedule of nights, weekends, and holidays
• Possess strong organizational and personal management skills
• Possess basic computer skills, example Excel, word, power point, keynote
• Have the ability to plan, create, execute and document training sessions and programs

Required Skills

• Candidates must also hold a valid driving license and have their own vehicle for transportation
• Candidates must have a clean criminal record
• Must have 3 years previous coaching experience
• Hold a recognized coaching qualification
• Be over the age of 18
• Have a college or professional playing background
• Ability to speak other languages a plus