Aurora 2 Goalkeeper Coach

ABOUT THE CLUB 

Minnesota Aurora FC is a community-owned women’s soccer team based in the Twin Cities with over 5000 community owners across 50 states and 19 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 Goalkeeper Coach for the UPSL Women team position is part time, seasonal, and starts May 1, 2025. The Goalkeeper Coach reports to the Head Coach of the UPSL Women team and the Head Coach of the USL-W Team. The office is located in Eagan, MN. Training is at TCO Stadium. The home match stadium is Augsburg’s Edor Nelson Field.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Recruiting: Assist with identifying, contacting, and recruiting appropriate players
  • Training: Help the A2 Head Coach plan daily practices; Organize and direct individual and small group goalkeeper 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 goalkeeper film; Assist with developing Scouting Reports
  • Player Development: Help goalkeepers develop skills and game understanding; Provide feedback and constructive criticism for goalkeepers; Use video as a teaching tool
  • Squad Selection: Assess goalkeepers’ skills; Monitor goalkeepers during competition and practice; Keep the A2 Head Coach informed of goalkeeper performance
  • Administrative: Perform various administrative duties such as support with rosters, gear distribution to players, etc.
  • Pre-Season: Attend 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
  • Minimum of 2 years coaching experience 
  • Ability to co-create a healthy team culture (cultivating intrinsic motivation, interpersonal respect, high commitment)
  • Familiarity with the Twin Cities women’s soccer community
  • 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 D License or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 4 years coaching experience 

COMPENSATION 

The Goalkeeper Coach for UPSL role is part time, seasonal, and starts May 1, 2025.

  • In-Season (May-July): $2,500 + Bonus eligible (refer below)
  • Out-of-Season: $35/hour for agreed-upon hours
  • Bonus details
    • $250 for advancing to the UPSL Midwest West Division Championship Match
    • $250 for winning UPSL Midwest West Division

APPLICATION PROCESS

Click here to complete the online application. Please be prepared to:

  • Upload a resume and cover letter
  • Optionally submit a five minute or less video of yourself coaching
  • Write responses to a few short-answer questions
  • Share contact information for two references

Applications are due by April 21, 2025.