Academy Executive Director
Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Academy Executive Director
About the Company
Well-established professional soccer team
Industry Sports
Type Public Company
Founded 1998
Employees 11-50
Specialties
soccer ticket sales corporate events corporate team bonding marketing professional sports group nights season tickets birthday parties hospitality concerts special events entertainment community engagement food festivals sports and events
About the Role
The Company is in search of an Academy Executive Director to lead its Development Academy, which serves as a vital pathway for over 3,500 players from youth soccer to professional opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Academy's technical, operational, and business performance, with a focus on executive leadership, technical vision, player pathway, coaching development, growth, and market leadership. This role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record in elite youth soccer or comparable high-performance environments, including experience in managing multi-team programs, overseeing tournaments, and a strong background in elite soccer platforms. The Executive Director will be tasked with unifying the Academy's identity, elevating standards, and building a development platform that connects youth players to collegiate and professional pathways.
Applicants for the Academy Executive Director position at the company should have at least 8 years' of progressive leadership experience in a similar setting, with a preference for those holding a USSF A License or equivalent. The role demands a strategic and decisive leader with strong business acumen, capable of driving the Academy's growth and market leadership. Key responsibilities include defining and implementing a clear playing methodology, leading a structured college recruitment program, and strengthening the Academy-to-professional pathway. The ideal candidate will also be adept at coaching leadership and development, with a focus on recruiting and retaining high-level coaching talent. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the Academy's operations, financial stewardship, and community and brand alignment, as well as leading the integration of modern technology and data strategies to support player development and scouting.
Hiring Manager Title Sporting Director
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Sports Management Non-Profit Management
About the Company
Well-established professional soccer team
Industry Sports
Type Public Company
Founded 1998
Employees 11-50
Specialties
soccer ticket sales corporate events corporate team bonding marketing professional sports group nights season tickets birthday parties hospitality concerts special events entertainment community engagement food festivals sports and events
About the Role
The Company is in search of an Academy Executive Director to lead its Development Academy, which serves as a vital pathway for over 3,500 players from youth soccer to professional opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Academy's technical, operational, and business performance, with a focus on executive leadership, technical vision, player pathway, coaching development, growth, and market leadership. This role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record in elite youth soccer or comparable high-performance environments, including experience in managing multi-team programs, overseeing tournaments, and a strong background in elite soccer platforms. The Executive Director will be tasked with unifying the Academy's identity, elevating standards, and building a development platform that connects youth players to collegiate and professional pathways.
Applicants for the Academy Executive Director position at the company should have at least 8 years' of progressive leadership experience in a similar setting, with a preference for those holding a USSF A License or equivalent. The role demands a strategic and decisive leader with strong business acumen, capable of driving the Academy's growth and market leadership. Key responsibilities include defining and implementing a clear playing methodology, leading a structured college recruitment program, and strengthening the Academy-to-professional pathway. The ideal candidate will also be adept at coaching leadership and development, with a focus on recruiting and retaining high-level coaching talent. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the Academy's operations, financial stewardship, and community and brand alignment, as well as leading the integration of modern technology and data strategies to support player development and scouting.
Hiring Manager Title Sporting Director
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Sports Management Non-Profit Management
