Job Summary: The Academy Director is responsible for the overall management,growth, and quality of the RevKids Academy programs at the Revolution SoccerComplex. This role requires a dynamic leader with extensive experience in youthsoccer development, program management, and customer service. The AcademyDirector will oversee a team of directors and coaches, ensuring the delivery ofhigh-quality training and fostering the development of young athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management and Leadership:

•             Manage Staff: Support, oversee, develop, and hold coaching staff accountable fortheir performance and responsibilities.

•             Evaluation: Conduct annual and bi-annual evaluations of directors and coachesbased on performance metrics and program outcomes.

•             Coach Development Platform: Develop and execute a comprehensive coach development platform,including meetings, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and formal educationopportunities.

•             Player/League/Tournament Placements: Support and approve player placements, league participation, andtournament selections to ensure appropriate competition levels and playerdevelopment.

•             Scheduling: Support and approve seasonal program schedules and make necessaryadjustments to optimize facility usage and program efficiency.

2. Program Oversight and Development:

•             Soccer Performance: Provide overall oversight of soccer performance, including results,administrative processes, and developmental goals.

•             Standards and Processes: Develop and maintain soccer standards, processes, and structures, suchas a comprehensive coaches manual.

•             Coach Recruitment: Assist directors with the recruitment, assignment, and placement ofcoaches to ensure a high-quality coaching staff.

•             Player Recruitment: Develop and oversee a robust player identification and recruitmentprocess to attract and retain talented players.

3. Strategic Planning and Growth

‍ Registration Forecast: Collaborate with directors to develop an annual forecast ofregistration numbers for each location and program, setting realistic growthtargets.

Marketing: Act as an ambassador for the RevKids Academy program, working closelywith the marketing team to develop and implement effective marketing strategiesto promote the programs and attract new participants.

 Coach Development Process: Oversee the coach development process, including scheduling internaland external education opportunities to ensure continuous professional growthfor all coaches.

4. Customer Service and Community Engagement:

Customer Satisfaction: Ensure the delivery of outstanding customer service to existingcustomers and visitors, fostering positive relationships and encouraging repeatparticipation.

Community Outreach: Engage in outreach efforts to attract potential new customers,building the reputation and visibility of the RevKids Academy programs withinthe community.

Requirements

•   Minimum USSF B License (or foreign equivalent)

•   Minimum of 3 plus years in similar senior leadership capacity withinyouth soccer

•   Comprehensive understanding of US youth soccer landscape

•   Full and Clean Driving License

•   US Working Visa / Citizenship / Permanent Residency

Preferred

•   Degree in Related Field

•   5 plus years as a Club / Academy Director within US youth soccer

•   USSF A Youth License (or foreign equivalent)

•   Bilingual Spanish / English (fluency in both languages preferred)

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