Assistant Coach, WYNT U16/U17

U.S. Soccer OverviewThe U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.Position DescriptionReporting directly to the Women’s Head of Development Teams, the WYNT U16/U17 Assistant Coach will be responsible for educating, equipping, and developing our top talents through age-appropriate, skill-building approaches with the goal of grooming players to play for our Senior National Teams. This role requires the implementation of coaching expertise, excellent in-person and remote communication skills, and collaboration with peers in identifying, selecting, developing, and transitioning talents through the player pathway.Emphasizing that the female lens is at the heart of everything we do, this role aligns with the WNT strategy while integrating an interdisciplinary approach. This person will support and uphold the U.S. Way that positively reflects the U.S. Soccer’s Strategic Pillars.Primary ResponsibilitiesServes primarily as WYNT Assistant Coach for the U16 and U17 teams and may assist other Youth National Teams as neededSupport the WYNT Head Coach in leading the new U16/U17 cycle while the current cycle competes at the World CupSupport the WYNT Head Coach with the preparation of Youth National Team campsCollaborates with the Women’s Head of Development Teams to create an aligned development environment for players and staff within US Soccer set culture (THE U.S. WAY)Supports and leads a high-performance environment for the Women’s Youth National TeamOversees the development and performance environment for players and staff andCreates optimal conditions for the on- and off-the-field performance for players, coaches, and staffCommits to delivering consistently to players and staff the vision, mission, and objectives of U.S. Soccer and the overarching sporting strategyImplements the USSF philosophies with respect for ideas, language, structures, and processes (THE U.S. WAY)Works collaboratively with the Talent ID department to identify, select, and assess high-potential players across the pathwayContributes to the overall talent identification audit process, providing outstanding player insights to support the player decision process of player selectionResponsible for the development of elite soccer players of our country in an international contextDelivers the US Player Pathway document (age-appropriate development) outlining our areas of focus for all ages and stages of the programEnsures all national team players within their care have an up-to-date and robust IDPDelivers with excellence and in line with the “plan, perform, reflect, refine” modelLeads the process of robust post-camp reviews for staff and players that align with overall sporting strategyEvaluates the performance environment and offers areas of improvement on realistic, achievable objectivesDrives a culture of building outstanding players, staff, and club relationshipsSupports the US Soccer club engagement program with regular strategic club and player in-club visitsUpon request of the Head of Development Team, contribute to the US Soccer Coaching Education ProgramsComplete goal setting and performance review discussions with staff on an annual basisOther duties as assigned