Job Description

Position Title: Academy Director

Location: Revolution Soccer Complex

Reports To: General Manager

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management and Leadership:

• Manage Directors: Support, oversee, develop, and hold directors accountable for their performance and responsibilities.
• Evaluation: Conduct annual and bi-annual evaluations of directors and coaches based on performance metrics and program outcomes.
• Coach Development Platform: Prepare and execute a comprehensive coach development platform, including meetings, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and formal education opportunities.
• Player/League/Tournament Placements: Support and approve player placements, league participation, and tournament selections to ensure appropriate competition levels and player development.
• Scheduling: Support and approve seasonal program schedules and make necessary adjustments 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, such as a comprehensive coaches manual.
• Coach Recruitment: Assist directors with the recruitment, assignment, and placement of coaches to ensure a high-quality coaching staff.
• Player Recruitment: Develop and oversee a robust player identification and recruitment process to attract and retain talented players.

3. Strategic Planning and Growth:

• Registration Forecast: Collaborate with directors to develop an annual forecast of registration numbers for each location and program, setting realistic growth targets.
• Marketing: Act as an ambassador for the RevKids Academy program, working closely with the marketing team to develop and implement effective marketing strategies to promote the programs and attract new participants.
• Coach Development Process: Oversee the coach development process, including scheduling internal and external education opportunities to ensure continuous professional growth for all coaches.

4. Customer Service and Community Engagement:

• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure the delivery of outstanding customer service to existing customers and visitors, fostering positive relationships and encouraging repeat participation.
• Community Outreach: Engage in outreach efforts to attract potential new customers, building the reputation and visibility of the RevKids Academy programs within the community.

In addition to overseeing soccer programs and operations, the Academy Director is also accountable for the business operations of the academy.

Requirements

• Minimum USSF B License (or foreign equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 plus years in similar senior leadership capacity within youth soccer
• Comprehensive understanding of US youth soccer landscape
• Bilingual Spanish / English (fluency in both languages required)
• Full and Clean Driving License

Preferred

• Degree in Related Field
• Playing / Coaching experience in elite youth development in the US
• USSF A Youth License (or foreign equivalent)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person