Job Title: Dynamo 2 Performance Coach
Responsible to: Dynamo 2 Head Coach
Supervises: N/A
Status: Full-Time
Company Background:
The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is dedicated to promoting soccer participation and growth in Houston and beyond. The Club encompasses various entities including professional teams (Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, Shell Energy Stadium, and Houston Sports Park. With a rich history including MLS Cup titles, the Club focuses on uniting Houston through soccer, fostering community outreach, and creating an inclusive sporting experience.
Purpose of the Job:
The Dynamo 2 Performance Coach is responsible for leading the strength and conditioning program for Dynamo 2 players, ensuring optimal performance. The role involves designing and implementing age-appropriate programs for player development and off-season planning for teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and assess strength and conditioning programs for Dynamo 2 teams.
- Design age-appropriate movement skill sessions to enhance player performance.
- Conduct pre-training warmup activation and injury prevention sessions.
- Analyze GPS data for designated teams and collect subjective data using the club’s Athlete Management System.
- Create individual corrective exercises based on test results and maintain athlete records.
- Assist in designing testing protocols for long-term athletic development.
- Collaborate with Academy coaches on training planning.
- Support the First Team performance staff when needed.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (required); Master’s degree (preferred).
- 2-3 years’ experience working with elite athletes, preferably in soccer.
- Prior coaching experience in professional, collegiate, or academy-level soccer (required).
- Proficiency in sports science technology.
- Knowledge of nutritional requirements for athletes (preferred).
- NSCA CSCS or CPT and/or NASM PES Certifications (preferred).
- CPR/AED Certification.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) (preferred).
- Ability to work long hours, holidays, weekends, and travel extensively for away games.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes:
- Deep understanding of Long-Term Athlete Development principles.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, motivational, energetic, and dependable.
- Professional and committed approach.
- Ability to demonstrate athletic movement both on the field and in the gym.
Organizational Core Competencies:
- Accountable
- Collaborative
- Progressive
- Values Driven
- Agile
Other Information: The club encourages diverse candidates passionate about sports, city inspiration, and organizational growth. It’s an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive workplace where all applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.