Racing Academy Assistant Director at Louisville City FC

The Racing Academy Assistant Director will be responsible for player promotion, coaching, management, and leadership for multiple teams within the Racing Youth Academy. This position will report to the Racing Academy Director and the Academy Executive Director.

Extensive travel is required throughout the Academy season (August-May), including frequent overnight and weekend travel for ECNL league matches, showcases, tournaments, and recruiting events. Candidates should expect travel to comprise approximately 25% of the annual work schedule.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides coaching responsibilities for multiple teams within the Racing Youth Academy.
• Conduct developmental on-field soccer coaching sessions for all assigned teams within the Academy.
• Collaborates with Academy Directors to create and establish new programs for the upcoming calendar year.
• Provides consistent messaging with all coaches, players, and families on playing style, systems of play, and philosophy across all age groups.
• Assists with the management and direction of player tryout & registration process.
• Organizes, tracks, and monitors evaluation & feedback processes, including match reports, Individual Development Plans, and end or mid-season evaluations.
• Manages and executes club-based developmental programming.
• Supports and promotes the club by participating in organization growth opportunities.
• Collaborates with coaching staff to create a positive and productive environment for players and their families.
• Provides players with professional development and college recruitment strategies.
• Monitors the SportsRecruits program for placement of prospective athletes.
• Oversees and maintains updated NCAA eligibility requirements.
• Coordinates team travel for ECNL and other showcase events.
• Assists with scheduling travel for league, tournament, and event participation.
• Directs the scheduling and uploading of the team video.
• Experience with soccer periodization and innovative soccer methodology linked to a playing model.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• USSF ‘C’ license required.
• USSF "B" License strongly preferred.
• Candidates holding a USSF "C" License must demonstrate the ability and willingness to obtain a USSF "B" License within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Minimum three (3) years coaching experience in the ECNL or comparable elite youth soccer environment league.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working with youth soccer teams, technical clinics, or camps required.
• Possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of youth soccer.
• Demonstrated ability to teach techniques, tactics, and physical and psychological components of the game.
• Demonstrates a positive, energetic, and pleasant demeanor when communicating with staff, players, and families.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with various stakeholders, including coaching staff and directors.
• Exceptional organizational skills, reliability, and punctuality.
• Strong computer skills, ideally with experience using Microsoft Excel and CRM software.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
• Eligible to rent and operate a vehicle for business travel purposes.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Soccer Holdings, LLC is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

Background Screening: This position involves direct interaction with minor athletes. Employment with the Club is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including a comprehensive criminal background check and any additional league, federation, or youth sports governing body background screening requirements.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the Club benefit package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, discounted tickets, and discounts on team merchandise.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted regarding their application status. To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, applicants must apply directly through TeamWork Online.

Soccer Holdings, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.