Role description

The club was born in 2021 from a lack of player-centric coaching philosophy and models within the city by two professional coaches who first worked together for an academy in Mexico City. A shared philosophy helped create a passion for creating OPA, while our focus remains on showcasing the player and the person and offering a clear and achievable path to success.

OUR MISSION

Focusing on the technical, tactical, physical, social, and emotional aspects of the game, OPA develops talented, multi-skilled players who demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship, player integrity, and love for the game. Our UEFA certified international coaches work hard to deliver a unique youth soccer program backed by renowned organisations and international associations, assisting us in developing pathways to college, semi-professional, and professional soccer for our players, regardless of their age.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

OPA is specifically focussed on developing creative thinkers who compete at the highest level, based on a modern holistic approach to development and focusing on creating an effective environment where our players remain the priority. Our players train in various positions until they are 15 years old, when they begin to become masters. Engaging in attractive possession-based football with a significant level of creativity, tactical knowledge and technical acumen. Our goal is to use modern teaching and training development methods to provide our players with the most realistic chance to succeed professionally and to create a pathway to success. We are equally developing a path through the development of a first team roster with the objective of playing at the top of the football pyramid.

OUR VISION

We aspire to become the leading youth football club in Mexico, providing training to both male and female players in an age specific development environment and are completely focused on succeeding in nurturing people to become the best they can be. We base our vision on a set of values that ensure a culture that runs throughout our academy, values such as respect, leadership, teamwork, technique, tactics and creativity.

Part-Time Football Coach to work across Pre-foundation, Foundation and Youth Development Phases

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic part- time football coach to join our Academy based near San Bartolo. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality coaching sessions to children aged between 4 and 9 years old.

Reporting to: Director of Football

Location: OPA, Cam. Viejo a Mixcoac 3525, Santa Fe, Álvaro Obregón, 01800

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering coaching sessions that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the age and ability of the players

Planning and preparing coaching sessions, taking into account the overall development of the players

Ensuring that all coaching sessions comply with the relevant safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures

Monitoring and evaluating the progress of players, providing regular feedback and setting appropriate targets

Developing strong relationships with players, parents, and staff to create a positive learning environment

Assisting in the recruitment of players to the Academy, attending trials and assessments as required

Contributing to the overall development of the Academy and its coaching philosophy

Minimum Level 2 coaching qualification from a recognised governing body (e.g., FA, UEFA, FFM)

Ability to speak both English and Spanish to an intermediate level