GOALKEEPER COACH, 2027 USL W Season

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 all 50 states and 19 countries. The club plays in the pre-professional USL W 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 the right for all people to live without hatred, violence, and discrimination by prioritizing equality in every decision we make.

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

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

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

The Goalkeeper Coach position is part time/ hourly in the off-season (up to 5 hours per week) and seasonal/ salaried during the in-season period of the role. In-season work runs April 1 – July 20, 2027. This is a hybrid role with an in-person report date of May 1st, 2027. The Goalkeeper Coach reports to the Head Coach. The office is located in Eagan, MN. Aurora training and home games are at TCO Stadium. Trainings are generally in the morning. In-season, we train or play a match about 6 out of 7 days per week.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Recruiting: Assist with identifying, contacting, and recruiting high-level goalkeepers and players
  • Training: Plan and execute Goalkeeper Training; Work with Head Coach to effectively integrate GK training with overall team training; Attend daily pre and post training staff meetings; Maintain equipment in orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security 
  • Games: Assist with game day preparations, such as setting up equipment, warm-up, ect; Assist with determining goalkeeper-related tactics for each game; Assist with in-game goalkeeper analysis
  • Video Analysis: Analyze Aurora film and scout opponents; Assist with developing Scouting Reports
  • Player Development: Help high-level goalkeepers advance their technique and tactical understanding and execution; Provide all goalkeepers with an individual development plan and the individualized attention to actualize that development throughout the season; Analyze and clip goalkeeper film and use film as a teaching tool to develop goalkeepers; Help goalkeepers create a highlight tape 
  • Squad Selection: Assist with selecting GK squad members for each fixture; Monitor players during competition and practice; Keep the Head Coach informed of player performance
  • Administrative: Assist with various administrative duties, such as USL-W post-game paperwork; Support Soccer Operations as needed
  • Pre-Season: Attend pre-season video call meetings; Assist with pre- and post-season preparation or wrap up tasks as needed
  • Post-Season: Support players’ transition into professional soccer (ie help find agents, pro club connections, etc.); Post-season reflection; Organize equipment
  • Coach Development: Desire to continue evolving as a coach; Openness to feedback and new ideas; Reflective; Have a growth mindset
  • Coaching Staff Interaction: Collaborative with other staff; Ability to have open, respectful, direct dialogue; Ability to navigate conflict maturely; Understand and execute your role within the larger staff
  • Coach Conduct: Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators; Adhere to all Coach Code of Conduct and Player Safety Club Protocols 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to complete a Safe Sport Certification and pass a background check
  • Ability to work in the US. Minnesota Aurora cannot provide a work visa.
  • Minimum of 2 years coaching experience in high performance soccer (i.e. collegiate, pre-professional, semi-professional, professional, etc)
  • GK Coach Licensure (USSF, USC, UEFA, etc.)
  • Ability to co-create a healthy team culture (cultivating intrinsic motivation, interpersonal respect, high commitment, collaborating with a diverse group of people, ect.)
  • Must commit to Minnesota Aurora being your priority during the season of play, May-July. Must attend all training, 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
  • Advanced GK Coach Licensure (USSF, USC, UEFA, ect.)
  • Minimum of 4 years coaching experience in high performance soccer (collegiate, pre-professional, semi-professional, professional, etc.)

COMPENSATION 

The Goalkeeper Coach (USL W League) position includes off-season and in-season roles. The in-season period runs from April 5, 2027 through July 23, 2027.

The selected candidate must be available to perform coaching duties in person in Eagan, Minnesota no later than May 2, 2027. Work performed between April 5 and May 1 may be completed remotely, provided all responsibilities are met.

Compensation Structure

  • In-Season (April 5 – July 23, 2027): A total in-season compensation of $10,000–$14,000 depending on experience, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses. 
  • Out-of-Season: $35 per hour for pre-approved work performed outside of the in-season
  • Bonus details
    • $500 for winning the Heartland Division
    • Incremental $250 for advancing to each successive round of playoff games
    • $1000 bonus for winning USL-W league

APPLICATION PROCESS

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

  • Upload a resume and cover letter
  • Write responses to a few short-answer questions
  • Share contact information for two references

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a final candidate is selected.