D2 Team Administrator

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant General Manager

SUPERVISES: MLS NEXT Pro Team Operations

STATUS: Full-Time

Company Background

The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park. The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2018 & 2023) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.

Purpose of the Job

Houston Dynamo FC 2 is seeking a Team Administrator. This individual will help facilitate the daily administration, operations, and logistics of the MLS NEXT Pro Team within the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Handle day to day Operations and Administration of Houston Dynamo 2.
• Coordinate the planning of preseason, in season and post season travel including air travel, ground transportation, hotels, meals, etc.
• Create daily/weekly/monthly schedules.
• Assist new players & staff with relocation process into Houston including but not limited to family travel, housing, utilities, phone, banking and transportation.
• Manage immigration matters and oversee P-1 Visa application process for foreign players and staff
• Responsible for onboarding new players in MLS NEXT Registration Portal and USSF Registration via COMET
• Coordinate transportation and hotel accommodation for trialist players.
• Liaison to Visiting Teams
• Coordinate MLS NEXT Pro Mandatory Player Training meetings and responsible for league compliance.
• Oversee Team Operations Budget
• Other duties as directed by the Assistant General Manager and Director Soccer Operations.
  
  

QUALIFICATION Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree – required.
• Experience or background in Professional Sports – required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish – preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Attributes

• Capacity to achieve results in high pressure environment and accurately report results to supervisor and collaborative departments.
• Ability to identify problems and their root causes, and to develop and recommend effective solutions.
• Working knowledge of Major League Soccer
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills at all levels of the organization and with external contacts.
• Superior level of detail orientation, accuracy and sense of urgency.
• Maintains Organizational Core Competencies.
  
  

Organizational Core Competencies

• Accountable – Holds themselves (and when appropriate others) accountable for achieving goals and objectives.
• Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Progressive – Open minded, accepting, creative, and innovative in approach.
• Values Driven – Being ethical in decision making and operating with professional integrity.
• Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment. Ability to handle ambiguity.
  
  

Other INFORMATION

Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport, inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and ethical/values driven. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.