Assistant Coach

About the Role

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a club. The Assistant Coach will play a critical role in executing and reinforcing the club's daily high-performance environment. Working closely with the Head Coach, technical leadership, and performance staff, the Assistant Coach will help execute the club's playing philosophy, develop players, prepare the team to compete, and create a culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a coach who is passionate about developing people, embraces innovation, understands the demands of professional soccer, and thrives in an environment where building, learning, and competing happen every day. This role is for a coach who wants to make an impact—not only through match results, but through the growth of players, staff, and the overall club environment.

Position Summary

The Assistant Coach supports the execution of all first-team sporting operations, including training preparation and execution, tactical development, player evaluation, match preparation, and individual player growth. The Assistant Coach will work in close partnership with the Head Coach to implement the club's playing model, maintain a high-performance training environment, and help players maximize their technical, tactical, physical, and professional development. Success in this role will be measured through contribution to team performance, player development, coaching collaboration, preparation standards, and alignment with Carolina Core FC's values and long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Sporting Support

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and executing daily training sessions.
• Help design and deliver training exercises aligned with the club's game model and development objectives.
• Provide coaching feedback and instruction to players during training sessions and match environments.
• Help create and maintain a consistent, competitive, and high-performance daily training environment.
• Collaborate with technical, performance, and medical staff to ensure integrated player development.
• Reinforce the coaching philosophy and performance standards established by the Club & Head Coach.

Player Development

• Support the development of players through individualized coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
• Assist in the creation and execution of Individual Development Plans.
• Identify opportunities for player improvement across technical, tactical, physical, mental, and professional areas.
• Build strong relationships with players while maintaining appropriate standards of accountability and professionalism.
• Support player pathways and progression opportunities within the club ecosystem.

Video Analysis & Evaluation

• Assist with video analysis of team performance, opponents, and individual player development.
• Collaborate with analysts and technical staff to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Utilize data and video resources to support coaching decisions and player development.

Talent Identification & Recruitment Support

• Support technical leadership and coaching staff in player evaluation and talent identification.
• Provide feedback on potential recruitment targets and roster opportunities.
• Assist with scouting assignments and player evaluations as directed.
• Build relationships within the soccer community to support the club's talent pipeline.

Culture & Organizational Alignment

• Model Carolina Core FC's values through daily actions, leadership, and professionalism.
• Help create a team environment built on trust, accountability, competitiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Build positive relationships across the organization, including players, staff, academy partners, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Carolina Core FC professionally across league, community, and partner engagements.
• Maintain compliance with all league, federation, and club policies.

Performance Expectations

The Assistant Coach will be evaluated across five core pillars:

• Coaching Impact: Contribution to team preparation, training quality, and competitive performance.
• Player Development: Ability to improve players and support individual growth.
• Collaboration: Effectiveness working with the Head Coach, technical staff, and broader organization.
• Standards & Culture: Ability to reinforce accountability, professionalism, and club values.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to learning, innovation, and improving the sporting environment.

Qualifications

• Professional coaching experience preferred; experience within a professional, academy, collegiate, or elite competitive environment required.
• USSF "A" or "B" Coaching License. Candidates actively pursuing advanced coaching licenses will be considered.
• Experience supporting high-performance teams and developing players.
• Strong understanding of tactical concepts, training methodology, and player development.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary sporting environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to preparation.
• Passion for developing players, coaches, and the overall soccer ecosystem.