Academy Director

OVERVIEW

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC's ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world's game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is seeking an experienced and highly organized MLS Next Academy Director to lead and manage the club's academy program. Specifically, this person will be tasked with developing a seamless operation plan for the academy and fostering an enjoyable and professional atmosphere, where players, coaches, and staff thrive. Thus, this role requires collaboration at all levels within the entire Soccer Operations department and leadership of a positive, player-centric environment focused on player development. To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will need to have prior knowledge and experience instructing and implementing methodology both on the field and in the office to players and staff members alike.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Academy Leadership & Organization :

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of LAFC's MLS Next Academy, ensuring all aspects of the program run efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and maintain clear structures, policies, and processes that support the success of players, player families, and staff while aligning with LAFC's on-field methodology and off-field code of ethics.
• Align the academy with LAFC's long-term strategic goals, specifically with fostering the development of players for the first team by utilizing the Club's methodology.

Positive and Collaborative Environment :

Coaching Staff Management :

Player Development Pathway :

Operational Management :

Talent Identification & Recruitment :

Community Engagement :

Additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor / Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

SALARY RANGE

At LAFC, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience and training. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the overall range for this role is up to $175,000 per year.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

LAFC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Salary : $175,000