Assistant Coach
San Diego Wave FC
Various Locations
Full-time
Sports
Professional
TeamWork
Job Description
WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!
ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head Coach in the design, delivery, and refinement of high-quality training sessions aligned with the club’s game model and performance objectives.
Coach on the pitch with clarity, precision, and strong session management to advance both individual and collective development.
Take responsibility for specific phases or moments of the game and elevate them to new performance levels within the framework of the team’s game model.
Collaborate effectively across the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure integrated, athlete-centered planning across technical, tactical, physical, and medical domains.
Assist with opponent analysis, match preparation, in-game support, and post-match review.
Provide individualized feedback, performance insights, and clear development plans for players.
Demonstrate strong judgement and make effective decisions under pressure.
Contribute to talent identification and recruitment processes as required.
Required EducationAdvanced Level Coaching License (or equivalent)Desired EducationPro-Level License (UEFA Pro, USSF Pro, or equivalent)Required ExperienceCoaching experience at the highest competitive level of the women’s game.
Desired ExperiencePrior coaching experience within the NWSL.
Required Skills & AttributesExcellent collaborator with proven experience working within a high-performance MDT environment.
Outstanding communication skills and full professional proficiency in English.
Strong on-pitch coaching ability with demonstrated success in elite settings.
Strong leadership grounded in relationship-building, enabling individuals and groups to reach their full potential.
Ability to take ownership of specific game components and advance them within the overarching game model.
High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and focus on actions with the highest performance impact.
Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous professional improvement.
Ability to make informed, high-quality decisions in high-pressure moments.
Desired SkillsProficiency in Portuguese and/or Spanish.
Ability to design, deliver, and enhance a world-class set-piece program.
If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of leading our professional soccer club to success, we want to hear from you.
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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.
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