Content Designer

Description

U.S. Soccer Overview 

We are U.S. Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States.  Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States.  We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans.  We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.   

U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development. 

The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together.  We Aim High.  We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.  

The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed. These values guide our employees: Integrity. Commitment.  Teamwork.  Respect. 

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic approach that contributes to bold teams and delivers globally significant results. 

Position Description 

The Content Designer will be responsible for leading the development, enhancement, and innovation of educational content and learning resources to support the growth and effectiveness of coaching education and development programs. This role will work closely with the Senior Director Strategy & Operations, Director of Coaching Education, Educator Developers, and other key stakeholders to design high-quality, engaging, and modern learning experiences aligned with U.S. Soccer’s strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Director of Coaching Education, the Content Designer will ensure that all educational materials incorporate best practices in instructional design, digital learning, and coaching methodology, while continuously evaluating and improving content based on data and feedback.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously enhance educational programs to align with modern coaching methodologies, learning best practices, and the evolving need of technical leaders at all levels
• Design and produce high-quality digital content and multi-use educational resources, including interactive videos, graphics, animations, and simulations, to create an engaging and effective learning experience for students of all levels 
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts, learning experience leads, and key stakeholders to ensure that curriculum development aligns with U.S. Soccer’s strategies, technical framework, and long-term vision for education and development
• Leverage data-driven insights to assess and enhance curriculum effectiveness, incorporating qualitative feedback, performance analytics, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in content design, adapting educational materials to meet the diverse learning styles and needs of all coaching education participants 
• Stay at the forefront of coaching education trends and emerging technologies, integrating innovative instructional design approaches to maintain U.S. Soccer’s position as a leader in coach and technical education and development

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. Degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, preferably in soccer content/educational design
• Proven experience in content creation, preferably within sport education
• Strong understanding of soccer coaching language, and practices
• Proficiency in using digital tools for creating interactive learning materials
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with U.S. Soccer programming; comprehension of Soccer Coaching Education is a plus 
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments 
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission 
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) 
• Weekend and holiday work required at times
• Some travel may be required

U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.