The Director of Coaching and Player Development will serve an integral part in the leadership and development of Sporting Kaw Valley (SKV). SKV is a non-profit organization formed in 1982 which provides soccer related programming to players ages 3-19. SKV is an Academy Affiliate Club of Sporting Kansas City. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Coaching will be responsible for supporting and enriching the Club’s core mission, vision, and values through the development of its players and coaches.
Director of Coaching and Player Development
Sporting Kaw Valley
Lawrence, Kansas
Full Time
The Director of Coaching and Player Development will serve an integral part in the leadership and development of Sporting Kaw Valley (SKV). SKV is a non-profit organization formed in 1982 which provides soccer related programming to players ages 3-19. SKV is an Academy Affiliate Club of Sporting Kansas City. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Coaching will be responsible for supporting and enriching the Club’s core mission, vision, and values through the development of its players and coaches.
Essential Functions
- Oversee all soccer related activities and the development of Club’s teams, coaches, and players.
- Oversee the identification, recruitment, and retention of all coaches.
- Develop and implement a Club wide USYS coaching curriculum.
- Design and deliver USYS player development and team training programs.
- Organize and administer annual competitive player tryouts.
- Host coaching education events and coordinate continuing education opportunities for coaches.
- Attend weekly practices and weekend games of teams to give assistance, feedback, and advice.
- Develop and implement a standard player and coach evaluation plan.
- Manage the Club calendar for planning and scheduling of training, games, and tournaments.
- Educate parents on the Club’s policies and philosophies through written communication, webinars, and meetings.
- If needed, be available to train and coach teams.
Personal Attributes
- Passion for coaching and developing youth players.
- Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills; able to resolve conflict in a professional manner.
- Ability to establish new and maintain existing relationships within the soccer/coaching community.
- Effective leadership skills, excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong public speaking skills: ability to speak to coaches, parents, or community groups to help promote the club’s vision and objectives.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with eagerness to grow and develop one’s own growth mindset and leadership skills.
- Highest level of integrity and respect for all.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Skills and Experience
- USSF “B” Coaching License or higher preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in sports management preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience in a youth soccer director position or college coaching experience preferred.
- Capacity to create and adapt to programming in multiple unique markets.
- Experience in developing curriculums and training programs.
- Experience in facilitating player and coach development programming.
- Awareness of youth soccer industry trends and developments.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing coaches.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.
- Proficient with Virtual facilitation platforms, including but not limited to; Zoom, Microsoft Teams
- Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write in the English language.
- Spanish language fluency is preferred, but not required.
Structure:
- Hybrid position including office hours and time in the field
- Weekdays and Weekends
- Travel required. Must have reliable transportation.
- Reports to Executive Director
Physical Abilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Required to sit, stand and walk.
- Use hands to operate and feel objects, tools or controls.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Required to talk and hear consistently.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.
- Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours and game days, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
Sporting Kaw Valley is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
TO APPLY:
Send Resume and Cover letter to:
Kirsten Judd - Executive Director
[email protected]