Job Description:

 Responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the soccer aspects of a club.

They oversee the club’s operations including player recruitment, coach development,

performance analysis, sport science and strategic planning. They are responsible for

developing and implementing long-term plans to ensure the club’s success both on and off the

pitch, playing the long game to help the club plan for tomorrow, while taking care of today.

Build an Annual Budget with Finance Committee

Administration of Technical Programs

Work with program directors to recruit, retain and develop the club’s coaching pool

Establish an annual coach-development program that aligns with player development

model

Build a club player development model and curriculum to be implemented in Recreational

and Competitive programs

Create an annual technical plan that aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan & Values

Administration of Iowa West Sports Plex

Oversee day to day operations of the facility

In conjunction with Club Administration manage all IWSP Staff

Event planning and recruitment

Oversee annual schedule

Represents and promotes the club in the community

Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Ability to work nights and weekends

Minimum 5 yrs experience in Director role

Minimum USSF B License or equivalent

Minimum Bachelor's Degree

Proficiency with Microsoft and/or Google Suites

Event and league management experience

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to meet physical requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

10 yrs experience in Director role

USSF A License, or equivalent

Master in Business Administration

Facility Management experience

Fluent in Spanish

About Western Iowa SURF

Western Iowa Surf is a youth soccer organization that brings its program to our families. We build youth soccer clubs in multiple locations that have a need and demand for quality youth soccer coaching. In each location we provide girls and boys teams, additional training programs, school holiday camps and professional coaching with the focus on kids enjoying the game of soccer and developing important life skills.

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