Academy Director

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 landscapeFull and Clean Driving License

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)