Career
FSV Mainz 05. Early career
Schmidt began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Football Club Raron and the youth team of Football Club Thun. On 30 March 2010, he signed a contract with 1. FSV Mainz 05 II, valid until 2013.
He extended his contract until 2015 on 21 February 2013.
1. FSV Mainz 05
Schmidt became new head coach of 1. FSV Mainz 05 on 17 February 2015 after Kasper Hjulmand had been sacked.
His contract was extended until 2018 on 21 April 2015. He was before a part-time auto mechanic.