Racing Academy Assistant Director

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides coaching responsibilities for multiple teams within the Racing Youth Academy.
• Congduct developmental on-field soccer coaching sessions for all assigned teams within the Academy.
• Collaborates with Academy Directors to create and establish new programs for the upcoming calendar year.
• Provides consistent messaging with all coaches, players, and families on playing style, systems of play, and philosophy across all age groups.
• Organizes, tracks, and monitors evaluation & feedback processes, including match reports, Individual Development Plans, and end or mid-season evaluations.
• Manages and executes club-based developmental programming.
• Supports and promotes the club by participating in organization growth opportunities.
• Collaborates with coaching staff to create a positive and productive environment for players and their families.
• Provides players with professional development and college recruitment strategies.
• Monsitors the SportsRecruits program for placement of prospective athletes.
• Oversees and maintains updated NCAA eligibility requirements.
• Coordinates team travel for ECNL and other showcase events.
• Assists with scheduling travel for league, tournament, and event participation.
• Directs the scheduling and uploading of the team video.

Required Qualifications

• USSF ‘C’ license required.
• USSF "B" License strongly preferred.
• Candidates holding a USSF "C" License must demonstrate the ability and willingness to obtain a USSF "B" License within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Minimum three (3) years coaching experience in the ECNL or comparable elite youth soccer environment league.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working with youth soccer teams, technical clinics, or camps required.
• Possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of youth soccer.
• Demonstrated ability to teach techniques, tactics, and physical and psychological components of the game.
• Demonstrates a positive, energetic, and pleasant demeanor when communicating with staff, players, and families.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with various stakeholders, including coaching staff and directors.
• Exceptional organizational skills, reliability, and punctuality.
• Strong computer skills, ideally with experience using Microsoft Excel and CRM software.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for the Club benefit package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, discounted tickets, and discounts on team merchandise.