What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Development Fellow position at Nashville Soccer Club?
Position Title: Athletic Development Fellow
Department: Performance
Reports to: Director of High Performance/Head of Athletic Development
Department: Performance
Reports to: Director of High Performance/Head of Athletic Development
Position Summary:
At Nashville SC, we are looking for a highly motivated individual that is looking to attain valuable experience in the on-field performance realm and soccer setting. In this experience, you will gain exposure to the high-performance environment while performing duties in line with Nashville SC unified vision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in on-field setup (training and games) as well as weight room in providing athletic development services for athletes.
- Collaborate with coaches, athletes, performance staff, and medical professionals to improve and manage player performance.
- Coordinate with the Athletic Development, Performance and Medical Staff to be in line with the Nashville SC Return to Play policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
- Some travel may be assigned as required
- Regular attendance and hours according to the standards established by the Head of Athletic Development and/or the High-Performance Director *flexibility is a must
REQUIREMENTS:
- CSCS required
- D / National Youth level coaching diploma
- Current Professional CPR/AED Certification required
- Experience coaching soccer is required
- Experience/education in sport performance preferred
- Experience working with or around soccer athletes preferred
- Ability to manage time and remain organized
- Ability to collaborate across departments including performance, sports science, nutrition, equipment, and administration
- You will be asked to perform multiple job functions, be flexible and willing to act outside of the assigned job duties to benefit the team
- Exhibit a team first mentality and positive attitude
- Attention to detail and the ability to be proactive is a must
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.
