SVP & Director of Women's and Girls' Soccer

Primary Responsibilities

Lead The implementation of U.S. Soccer’s Women & Girls Strategy in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders in the soccer ecosystem
The processes to enhance an integrated system that consistently creates world-class players.
This includes systems to measure, monitor, and advance talent identification and player development in collaboration with leaders throughout the U.S. amateur and professional leagues (including the Chief Soccer Officers, Owners, Academy Directors, and Team Presidents).
The activities to drive greater investment and visibility for the women’s and girls’ game in the ecosystem, including driving greater participation, fan engagement, innovation, and partnerships.
The public communication of our women’s and girls’ soccer performance and progress throughout the American soccer ecosystem, including through the media and at major events.
An environment and culture for the people within the broader team to grow and thrive

Requirements

• Significant executive leadership experience within soccer or sports
• Experience leading a large multi-functional team, including management of budgets and personnel
• Experience developing and implementing strategy across complex organizations and stakeholder environments
• Experience working with external stakeholders (e.g. investors, owners, donors, sponsors, business partners) to align resources in support of strategic plans and initiatives
• Experience as a lead spokesperson in high-profile settings
• Experience working with elite female soccer players
• Experience working within the professional and pre-professional parts of the American soccer landscape
• Knowledge of the global soccer landscape, including player development and pathways
• Experience with utilizing technology and data to drive soccer and organizational decisions

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the American soccer ecosystem, and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
• Understanding of the global soccer landscape, and where the U.S. could learn from or differentiate from to gain competitive advantages
• Based in Atlanta at U.S. Soccer’s Arthur M. Blank National Training Center