Academy Director

Job Summary: The Academy Director is responsible for the overall management,growth, and quality of the Rev Kids Academy programs at the Revolution Soccer Complex. This role requires a dynamic leader with extensive experience in youth soccer development, program management, and customer service. The Academy Director will oversee a team of directors and coaches, ensuring the delivery ofhigh-quality training and fostering the development of young athletes.

• Manage Staff: Support, oversee, develop, and hold coaching staff accountable fortheir performance and responsibilities.
• Evaluation: Conduct annual and bi-annual evaluations of directors and coaches based on performance metrics and program outcomes.
• Coach Development Platform: Develop and execute a comprehensive coach development platform,including meetings, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and formal education opportunities.
• Player/League/Tournament Placements: Support and approve player placements, league participation, and tournament selections to ensure appropriate competition levels and player development.
• Scheduling: Support and approve seasonal program schedules and make necessary adjustments to optimize facility usage and program efficiency.

• Soccer Performance: Provide overall oversight of soccer performance, including results,administrative processes, and developmental goals.
• Standards and Processes: Develop and maintain soccer standards, processes, and structures, suchas a comprehensive coaches manual.
• Coach Recruitment: Assist directors with the recruitment, assignment, and placement ofcoaches to ensure a high-quality coaching staff.
• Player Recruitment: Develop and oversee a robust player identification and recruitment process to attract and retain talented players.

• Registration Forecast: Collaborate with directors to develop an annual forecast of registration numbers for each location and program, setting realistic growth targets.
• Marketing: Act as an ambassador for the Rev Kids Academy program, working closely with the marketing team to develop and implement effective marketing strategies to promote the programs and attract new participants.
• Coach Development Process: Oversee the coach development process, including scheduling internal and external education opportunities to ensure continuous professional growthfor all coaches.

• Customer Satisfaction: Ensure the delivery of outstanding customer service to existing customers and visitors, fostering positive relationships and encouraging repeat participation.
• Community Outreach: Engage in outreach efforts to attract potential new customers,building the reputation and visibility of the Rev Kids Academy programs withinthe community.

• Minimum USSF B License (or foreign equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 plus years in similar senior leadership capacity within youth soccer
• Comprehensive understanding of US youth soccer landscape
  
  Full and Clean Driving License

• Degree in Related Field
• 5 plus years as a Club / Academy Director within US youth soccer
• USSF A Youth License (or foreign equivalent)
• Bilingual Spanish / English (fluency in both languages preferred)