Technical Director, Sporting City Job at Sporting Kansas City in Kansas City

divh2Technical Director/h2pSporting City - Club Overview Established in 2021, Sporting City is a competitive youth soccer club serving boys and girls from U8 to U19. Based in Kansas City, we are proud to be one of the citys largest and most competitive clubs. Our teams compete at the highest levels of youth soccer in the United States, participating in elite platforms including MLS NEXT Academy Division, Girls Academy (GA), and the National Academy League (NAL)./ppPosition Overview Sporting City is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Technical Director to lead the clubs technical operations, coach development, and player development pathway. This individual will work closely with the Directors of Coaching and club leadership to ensure a high-quality soccer experience for players from the foundation level through the elite pathway. The ideal candidate is an inspiring leader, a strong communicator, and a proven developer of both coaches and players. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Youth Sports Properties. All the clubs region Directors of Coaching and national platform league Directors will report directly to the Technical Director./ppWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Work Authorization: Must be able to work in the USA. Will not sponsor a work visa. Note: THIS POSITION IS NOT INVOLVED WITH THE SPORTING KC PRO TEAM, SECOND TEAM, OR ACADEMY./ppKey Responsibilities:/pulliLead, supervise, and support the clubs Directors of Coaching to ensure alignment with organizational goals and coaching standards./liliCollaborate with the Vice President, Youth Sports Properties, to align technical objectives with club and youth soccer department operations./liliRepresent Sporting Citys technical vision to directors, coaches, players, families, and the broader soccer community./liliOversee and administer seasonal evaluations and performance reviews for the Directors of Coaching to support their professional growth./li/ulpPlayer Development Pathway:/pulliOversee and guide the implementation of the player development pathway from the foundation to elite levels./liliOversee talent identification, player placement, and player evaluation processes./liliSupport college recruitment pathways for high-schoolaged players./li/ulpCoach Education Support:/pulliCollaborate with the Directors of Coaching to lead the recruitment, training, and mentorship of all club coaches./liliConduct coaching education sessions throughout the fall and spring seasons./liliSupport Directors and coaches with session planning, game management, and player feedback./li/ulpTryouts:/pulliWork alongside the Directors of Coaching to support the planning, organization, and execution of the tryout process./liliCoordinate the tryout process with the Operations Team to ensure smooth logistics and communication./li/ulpClub Communication:/pulliCommunicate regularly and transparently with families regarding club news, objectives, and expectations./liliWork closely with the Operations Team to update club members on important dates, timelines and important updates./li/ulpQualifications:/ppRequired:/pulliUSSF A or B License (or equivalent international license)/liliSignificant experience in youth player development and coach oversight/liliSignificant experience in a youth soccer leadership position/li/ulpPreferred:/pulliExperience within MLS NEXT, Girls Academy, or similar elite youth environment/liliBackground delivering coaching education or curriculum development/liliProven track record of supporting college-bound athletes/li/ulpPersonal Attributes:/pulliA strategic, detail-oriented, and proactive leader/liliExcellent communicator who can engage effectively with players, coaches, families, and community stakeholders/liliCollaborative team-builder who fosters trust, accountability, and a positive working environment/liliAdaptable and solutions-focused, able to navigate complex situations with professionalism and sound judgment/liliPassionate about youth development, coach education, and long-term player growth/liliHigh level of integrity, reliability, and professionalism in all interactions/liliStrong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines/li/ul/div