Head of Continuous Professional Development

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport.

Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. 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 management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

The Head of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leads the design and development of a continuous professional development ecosystem for coaches and technical leaders including (but not limited to) US Way player‑centered approach, leadership development, and broader professional development learning across the soccer ecosystem.

To succeed in this role, the Head of CPD brings extensive experience in coaching and coaching education, along with a strong understanding of how learning translates into practice across different environments.

Working across the Coaching Education department and the broader soccer ecosystem, this role connects formal education, educator development, and ongoing learning to ensure consistent, high‑quality, and scalable CPD opportunities nationwide.

The Head of CPD contributes proactively across multiple areas of the Coaching Education department, combining strategic thinking with strong organizational and execution skills. The individual demonstrates a high level of professionalism, sets clear standards, and fosters collaborative, learner‑centered environments that support the development of coaches and technical leaders.

This role reports to the Director of Coaching Education and works closely with Coaching Education technical and operational staff, Sporting Technical Leaders, and Coach Educators to drive innovation, consistency, and excellence across U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Education pathway.

• Lead the CPD Framework
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  Design the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) framework, establishing the overall learning architecture, learning pathways, competency progression, and quality standards that define how coaches and technical leaders engage in continuous learning across their careers.
• Develop and Execute CPD Content Roadmap
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  Design and manage a national CPD content roadmap that defines priority content areas, learning sequences, and content life cycles across technical, leadership, and professional development domains, ensuring relevance, differentiation, and alignment to evolving ecosystem needs.
• Align with The U.S. Way
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  Ensure all CPD initiatives reflect U.S. Soccer’s player‑centered approach.
• Connect Learning Across the Education Pathways
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  Ensure CPD reinforces and extends learning from formal education into practice.
• Drive Innovation and Relevance
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  Incorporate learning technologies and modern learning approaches, while identifying emerging needs to keep CPD forward‑thinking and impactful.
• Drive Adoption and Cultural Change
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  Lead engagement strategies that build understanding, trust, and participation in CPD across coaches, technical leaders, and member organizations.
• Collaborate Across the Organization
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  Partner with technical, operational, content, and educator teams to align strategy, design, and delivery.
• Develop Strategic Learning Partnerships
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  Collaborate with external experts, federations, and industry leaders - including specialists in adult learning, instructional design, and continuous learning systems - to enhance CPD content quality, innovation, and…