ABOUT THE CLUB 

Minnesota Aurora FC is a community-owned women’s soccer team based in the Twin Cities with almost 5000 community owners across 48 states and eight countries. The club has two teams and plays in the pre-professional USL W League and UPSL Women’s League, starring and featuring the best amateur and aspiring professional players from Minnesota and across the globe. The club is operated by a women-led front office and coaching staff. 

CLUB VALUES

Inclusivity: We uphold and defend the right for all people to live without hatred, violence, and discrimination by committing to and prioritizing equality in every decision we make. 

Empowerment: We champion the advancement and freedom of women and gender-expansive individuals by investing in their greatness on and off the field.

Accessibility: We ensure soccer is for everyone by removing barriers and creating more equitable access to soccer for players and fans.

Transformation: We spark positive change in soccer, women’s sports, and communities by fostering transparency, humility, innovation, and collaboration. 

The Assistant Coach for USL-W position is part time, seasonal, and starts March 1, 2025. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach of the USL-W team. The office is located in Eagan, MN, and training and home games are at TCO Stadium.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruiting: Assist with tryout(s); Assist with identifying, contacting, and recruiting appropriate players
• Training: Help the Head Coach plan and lead daily practices; Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities; Maintain the equipment in orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security 
• Games: Assist with determining game strategy and selecting squad members for each game; Assist with in-game analysis; Assist with game day preparations (setting up equipment, communicating with referees, delivering game day messages, etc.)
• Video Analysis: Analyze Aurora film and scout opponents; Assist with developing Scouting Reports
• Player Development: Help players develop skills and game understanding; Providing feedback and constructive criticism; Use video as a teaching tool
• Squad Selection: Assess players’ skills; Monitor players during competition and practice; Keep the Head Coach informed of player performance
• Administrative: Perform various administrative duties, such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms and emergency data cards, and planning travel to away games
• Pre-Season: Attend and lead pre-season video call meetings; Assist with Pre-Season tactical and physical periodization
• Coach Development: Desire to continue evolving as a coach; Openness to new ideas; Reflective
• Coaching Staff Interaction: Collaborative with other staff, Ability to have open, respectful, direct dialogue, Understand and execute your role within the larger staff
• Coach Conduct: Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Complete Safe Sport Certification and pass a background check
• USSF C License or Equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years coaching experience in high performance soccer (i.e. collegiate, pre-professional, semi-professional, professional, etc)
• Ability to co-create a healthy team culture (cultivating intrinsic motivation, interpersonal respect, high commitment)
• Must commit to MN Aurora being a priority in season, May-July. Must attend all trainings, matches, meetings, etc. Must be available to work and travel during weekends, early mornings, nights, and holidays based on game and training  schedule.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Coaching-focused academic degree
• USSF B License or Equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years coaching experience in high performance soccer (collegiate, pre-professional, semi-professional, professional, etc.)

About Minnesota Aurora FC

ABOUT THE CLUB Minnesota Aurora FC is a community owned women’s soccer team based in the Twin Cities with more than 3,000 community owners across 48 states and 8 countries. It played in the inaugural season of the pre-professional USL W League starting and featuring the best amateur and aspiring pro players from Minnesota and across the globe. The club is operated by its founding owners, an all female coaching staff, and a small front office staff. OUR VALUES Community Driven: Our community is what makes our club special. Grassroots support is what made this club possible and it is at the core of everything we do. Equitable: We stand for inclusion, accessibility, and equity both on and off the pitch. We will never tolerate hate, discrimination, or racism. Bold: We believe in being creative, transparent, and fun. Doing things the way they’ve always been done doesn’t have to be the starting point.

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