Culpeper Soccer Club is seeking the right candidate to become our new full time Technical Director. This individual will need to have the passion and leadership abilities to oversee all technical aspects of our soccer programs.
Culpeper Soccer Club offers a number of different soccer options to meet the needs of different players and encourage involvement in soccer in Culpeper County. Our most visible program is our Saturday morning recreation program offering fall and spring teams for children ages 4 – 18. This program is focused on fun, friendship and physical activity while learning the fundamentals of soccer. We also have a U-4 program for 3 year old children and their parent/guardian to introduce them to the fun and foundations of soccer. Our TOPS program is a multi-age group free program for children with disabilities. This program allows children to participate in a soccer program that is flexible and tailored to meet their unique needs. We also offer a number of supplemental training programs including Advanced Development, Keeper Training and camps for children throughout the year. Our Adult League takes place Fall, Winter and Spring and is sponsored by local business. This competitive league allows adults to continue to enjoy soccer beyond their youth, join their friends and compete to win a seasonal trophy. Our Travel program has wide ranging travel teams for boys or girls ages U-11 to U-18. Teams practice fall through spring and travel to tournaments throughout Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and beyond. Travel teams are highly competitive and offer advanced development. Our travel program also offers an Academy component for boys or girls ages U-9 and U-10. These teams also practice fall through spring and travel within Virginia on a more limited basis to build skills and introduce young players to the competitive soccer environment. All Travel programs are tryout-based programs where team members and new interested players tryout each spring season for the following year.
Responsibilities:
shall provide technical guidance/oversight to all programs within the Club.
shall provide technical management to all Club technical staff, within the Club.
shall be responsible for developing, implementing and nurturing player and coach development through sound program design and development.
shall provide guidelines for age specific qualities and skills to coaches.
shall provide mentorship to coaches in all programs and fosters good sportsmanship in a safe and fun environment.
shall establish and maintain a Soccer Resource Center available on the Club website.
shall recruit, assign and evaluate new coaches and trainers for the Travel and Academy programs.
shall ensure continued coaching development and education for all coaches. He will schedule one or two certification classes per year at Culpeper based on the needs of the Club.
shall schedule, organize and oversee spring travel tryouts,
shall work with the VPs of Recreation and Travel to assess needs of each program and plan to address those needs.
shall provide a written report at the end of every season with an evaluation of every program and provide a recommendation for improvements.
shall provide input for Club strategic planning, marketing and public relations.
shall attend travel council, recreation council, and board meetings on a regular basis
shall have a monthly status meeting with the club president
shall have general administrative responsibilities related to stated duties, including but not limited to communication with players and parents, correspondence with other clubs and organizations, community events, meetings with collaborative partners, maintaining appropriate paperwork, record keeping and attending other meetings as requested.
Desired Qualifications:
U.S. Soccer C Licence (Valid)
Excellent people skills
Experience working with players of all youth ages and soccer ability
Excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc)
Excellent leadership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent public speaking skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
How to apply
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to office@culpepersoccer.net
Culpeper Soccer Club is an equal opportunity employer.