JOBS BOARD

Girls Academy – Sporting Director

Sporting Director
Contract: Full Time Position
Location: Remote with a transition to Charlotte, NC by August 1, 2025
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Benefits: Competitive package

SUMMARY
The Sporting Director reports to the Commissioner and is the Primary Contact for Conference
Representatives, Member Club Directors and Member Club Coaches as well as the players within the
league. The Sporting Director oversees all soccer specific activities of the Girls Academy, ensuring
the standards are being upheld and clubs are performing within the Girls Academy Frameworks
efficiently and effectively.

The Sporting Director will report directly to the Commissioner working collaboratively to ensure
strategic goals of the league are being met and will be required to provide updates to the Girls
Academy Board of Directors

The primary duties, tasks, and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Sporting Director provides day-to-day management of the soccer component of the Girls
Academy to ensure the quality of soccer is tracked and evaluated, with a commitment to driving the
level of competition forward and upholding a standard of excellence for all member clubs.

• Collaborates with GA Leadership in league planning and oversight
• Attending all high-level key stakeholder meetings to address league innovation, quality
improvement, and member club coordination
• Reviews and tracks compliance of administrative and technical standards in collaboration
with club directors
• Serves on the Membership and Competitions Committee to ensure continued development
and enhancement of league competitions and events
• Acts as technical lead with external partners and key stakeholders including but not limited
to: US Soccer, Elite Tournaments, US Officials, For Soccer marketing, and GA Member Clubs
• Develop and implement a Coaching Education program
• Provides key support for the bracketing and structure of all league competitions and events
• Identifies, recruits and manages the membership process for potential new club members to
join the league
• Implement educational programming and initiatives focused on player and coach
representation ensuring a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Player Development & Talent Identification Program: Develop and implement a strategic plan to
ensure our players are identified for collegiate recruitment, youth national team opportunities, and
the pro-player pathway. Attends and executes all elements of GA Talent ID programming and event
management. Continues to develop and evolve player identification process while tracking and
monitoring the development and successes of top GA talent.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, operations; Master’s degree
preferred
Required Position Qualifications:
• A USSF Youth ‘A’ License or comparable relevant coaching qualification and/or experience
• Established connections and experience with the women’s collegiate environment
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the youth soccer landscape
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with Youth Club leaders
• Willingness to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and soccer community members
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and supervise others
• Ability to work with diverse populations, as part of a team, and collaborate with others
• Self-directed, motivated, and demonstration of strong initiative
• Minimum ten years’ experience working in the youth and/or collegiate soccer landscape

Other:
• Required overnight travel to GA Events and Showcases
• Irregular hours, including weekends and evenings, are required on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Deep understanding of web-based applications that are industry standard
• Zoom, Google Meets, WebEx, and other video platforms
• Data analysis
• Advanced Excel skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Apply via Email: Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected]