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Position Description

Head Coach of the Men’s Futsal National Team will be responsible for coaching the U.S. Men’s Futsal National Team, helping develop individual players to compete at the sport’s highest levels. Manage the daily high-performance requirements of the national team players and staff within training and competition environments. 

The candidate will be responsible for guiding the team through multiple domestic camps in preparation for regional and international tournament competitions.

Head Coach of the U.S. Men’s Futsal National Team:

• Works to support the leaders of the ENT Department
• Supports the goals and initiatives of the ENT Program
• Prepares Men’s Futsal National Team to perform at the highest level
• Contributes to the long-term vision and policy of the Federation
• Lead the delivery of the Men’s Futsal National Team at training camps and competitions. 
• Work with the Senior Directors of ENT on all program areas (i.e., including player identification/contracts, scheduling, session design/delivery, budgeting,)
• Work collaboratively with the ENT development managers on all program areas (i.e. player enhancement, education, scouting, and program development)
• Contribute to the development of a strategic plan to accelerate the growth of ENT programs and players
• Identify, support and develop resources required to fulfill the strategic requirements of the ENT

Primary Responsibilities 

Head Coach of the Men’s Futsal National Team:

• Support the creation of the Men’s Futsal National Team player pool
• Manage per diem staff on the build-up to and during training and competition
• Support club and player development at all levels of the game, including helping to facilitate competitive opportunities within each discipline at a local, regional and national level
• Link with crucial partners and providers to raise awareness leading to player identification via soccer-specific and non-soccer settings
• Support the creation and delivery of a talent identification matrix across disciplines
• Identify key providers for the delivery of presentations and/or coaching clinics to raise awareness and identify participants for the ENT program
• Communicate and interact with stakeholders from membership, media, donors, sponsors, etc., as assigned
• Build mutually beneficial relationships with Professional Clubs, Clubs (others), College and staff working within the game
• Assist with other program duties as assigned including, but not exclusive to, coaching other ENT National Teams out with your core area

Tasks and Duties of the Head Coach of the Men’s Futsal National Team

• Lead and coach the Men’s Futsal National Team at domestic, regional, and international competitions
• Work with clubs, leagues, and coaches to release National Team players for international competition
• Lead the creation and delivery of a national team-level talent identification matrix for Men’s Futsal
• Create a database of current U.S. eligible Futsal Soccer players (youth, adult, overseas, and domestic).
• Collaborate with US Soccer’s Talent ID Department to integrate metrics that allow the tracking of potential players. 
• Promote, identify, and aid the transition of 11 a side or Indoor players to national team level Futsal Soccer players
• Manage staff and players during all Futsal Soccer NT training sessions and competitions 
• Create and implement a periodization model reflecting the performance and development requirements of the Futsal Soccer NT
• Design and implement player development plans inclusive of individualized training plans for players covering technical, tactical, and physical assessments
• Produce clear and concise reports tracking Men’s Futsal Soccer NT players
• Evaluate and reports on the effectiveness of the program and monitor trends through internal/external and qualitative/quantitative research to make improvements as needed
• Assist with other ENT program duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications 

• USSF “B” License or equivalent experience within Futsal Soccer 
• Experience in a High-Performance soccer environment (Senior Pro, Pro Youth, Elite Youth or National Teams)
• Strong leadership skills and ability to solve problems and execute decisions under pressure

Desired Qualifications 

• Proven history successfully managing players within a soccer environment
• Proven history of developing players 
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Proficient in computer with software such as Microsoft Officer and Video Editing
• Strong verbal, written, in-person and presentation communication skills
• Excellent organizational, data collection, planning and leadership skills
• Heavy travel required
• Understanding of the soccer landscape in the US and passion for the sport and culture

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. 

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.