LA Galaxy Academy, Performance Coach

14 hours, 41 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Operations
AEG

AEG

AEG Worldwide is a leading sports and entertainment presenter that sets trends and creates unforgettable memories for over 100 million guests annually. With a global presence, AEG owns, operates, and consults with premier facilities worldwide, hosts ep...

Media
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Founded 1994

Description

  • Create and implement age-appropriate strength, power, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for academy players.
  • Deliver daily gym-based training and performance preparation for multiple age groups.
  • Monitor athletes daily using GPS, VALD systems, and other assessment tools to track training loads and physical outputs.
  • Coordinate and administer seasonal and periodic performance testing, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
  • Analyze performance data to adjust training plans, track development, and maintain detailed athlete records.
  • Collaborate with academy coaches, athletic trainers, medical staff, sports scientists, and parents on player development plans and training loads.
  • Assist in designing and delivering return-to-play and return-to-performance progressions for injured athletes.
  • Lead pre-training and matchday warm-ups, activation routines, recovery strategies, and related performance preparation.
  • Provide performance support during matches, tournaments, camps, and travel as needed.
  • Produce and distribute daily training reports summarizing readiness, loads, and key performance insights.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 2-4 years of related experience working with youth, academy, collegiate, or professional athletes.
  • Strong understanding of strength and conditioning, speed development, and long-term athletic development.
  • Experience administering and interpreting performance testing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with athletes, coaches, medical staff, and parents.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Experience within professional soccer academies or elite youth development environments.
  • Familiarity with GPS, athlete monitoring systems, ForceDecks, VALD technologies, or similar performance tools.
  • Knowledge of soccer-specific physical development models.
  • Previous playing experience in soccer at the collegiate, professional, academy, or elite youth level is strongly preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and/or French is a plus.
  • Work visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Benefits

  • $72,000 annual salary.
  • Position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time.
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
  • Parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with a current employer match of 3%.
  • Flexible spending and health savings account options, plus wellness offerings.

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