Position Overview:
NCE is seeking a full time Regional Director to join our management structure and continue the rapidly expanding growth of NCE Programming. This is a Business Development role and includes an aggressive benefits and bonuses package with opportunities for further professional growth including coaching license attendance and career advancement within the NCE organization.
Job Responsibilities:
In conjunction with NCE Soccer coaches, technical directors, players, and standards of play:
- Lead the implementation and management of the NCE Soccer’s Center of Excellence Program
- Lead and support coaches in the general control, management, and conduct of COE players, ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct
- Aid player development and motivation by providing positive and constructive feedback that is delivered in an appropriate method
- Demonstrate a willingness to further personal knowledge and development
- Carry out responsibilities in accordance with NCE’s policies and all applicable laws, particularly regarding the safeguarding of youth/minor players
- Emphasize NCE Soccer’s culture of discipline and excellence
Required Qualifications:
- Must possess a USSF B License or foreign equivalent
- Previous experience coaching in an amateur, professional level, or other reputable development team
- Previous experience as a director in an amateur, professional level, or other reputable development team
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, cross-functional relationships with team
- Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A strong sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- An understanding of the pressures and commitments required for youth players involved in high level youth soccer (or other elite youth sports development awareness)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when privy to sensitive information
- Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, performance-driven work environment
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including events that fall on nights and weekends
- Ability to travel within Connecticut to Trumbull, East Windsor, and Oakdale
- US Citizens or possess legal rights to work in the USA
Preferred Qualifications:
- USSF A License or foreign equivalent
Compensation:
Final compensation offer amounts are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.