Team Operations - Academy Goalkeeper Lead at Orlando City/Orlando Pride

Kissimmee, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Player Development, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Collaboration, Adaptability, Scouting, Video Analysis, Training Program Design, Mentoring, Game Preparation, Performance Evaluation, Community Engagement, Conditioning Programs, Goalkeeping

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

TITLE: Academy Goalkeeper Lead DEPARTMENT: Team Operations REPORTS TO: Academy Director FLSA: Salaried, Non-Exempt WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Goalkeeper Lead is responsible for supporting the Academy Director and Academy Coaches in the management of the Academy teams, conducting Goalkeeper-specific training sessions, and overseeing & mentoring Academy goalkeeper coaches. The successful candidate will report directly to the Academy Director about team rosters and the development of the Academy goalkeepers, as well as helping develop and execute overall team strategies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee and mentor academy goalkeeper coaches, ensuring alignment in methodology and consistency across all age groups. Manage the annual goalkeeper program schedule, including training sessions, video review, gym integration, and game coverage. Maintain strong collaboration with the First Team Goalkeeper Coach to ensure a seamless progression from the academy to MLS NEXT Pro and First Team environments. Create goalkeeper-specific training sessions that prepare top prospects for the physical, technical, and psychological demands of professional soccer. Use video and performance tools to provide individual and group feedback. Player Evaluations: Deliver formal written and verbal reports to players, families, and club leadership at designated intervals. Work with performance staff to design goalkeeper-specific gym and conditioning programs. Scouting & Recruitment: Collaborate with scouting staff in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting goalkeeper talent. Lead academy goalkeeper sessions, IDPs, and camps; support teams during matches, tournaments, and international competitions. Assist academy coaches with opposition scouting, game preparation, and seasonal development plans for goalkeepers. Provide feedback to the Academy Director and Head Coaches regarding goalkeeper roster management and player acquisitions. Uphold academy, league, and team rules for players and staff. Participate in promotional, sponsorship, and community engagement activities on behalf of the club as required. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications: Minimum USSF B License (required). Minimum USSF Goalkeeping C License. 5+ years of coaching experience at the professional, collegiate, or national team level. Demonstrated history of successfully developing players. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Collaborative and adaptable, with a growth mindset and ability to influence positive change. Ability to attain and maintain SafeSport certification. Ability to pass a background check. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride: In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut. The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons. In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win. The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year. In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando. In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Orlando City and Orlando Pride will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact the People and Culture department at Peopleandculture@orlandocitysc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Responsibilities

The Academy Goalkeeper Lead is responsible for managing the Academy teams and conducting goalkeeper-specific training sessions. They will also oversee and mentor academy goalkeeper coaches and collaborate with the First Team Goalkeeper Coach.