29 sporting director jobs found

Head of Women's Football – Leeds United Location: Elland Road, Leeds, UK Responsible to: Sporting Director Application Deadline: 22nd June 2026 Join the Team Behind the Team At Leeds United, we know that success on the pitch starts with strength behind the scenes. The Head of Women’s Football will provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction across all aspects of the Club’s women’s football operations. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for defining and delivering a high-performance football strategy aligned with the Club’s long-term ambitions, values, and identity. The successful candidate will establish and implement a clear football philosophy across the women’s pathway, foster an environment of excellence and development, and ensure sustained competitiveness at all levels of the women’s game....

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience. FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework ACCOUNTABILITY:  Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes. DECISION MAKING:  Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore...

FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience. Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team. THE POSITION FIFA27 will be established as the Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil, to work together with FIFA HQ in Zurich, to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ (“FWWC”).  The Head of Commercial Partnerships has responsibility, under the leadership of FIFA’s Director Commercial Partnerships and the operational guidance of the Brazil Entity Chief Operations Officers, for the successful...

BACKGROUND Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 28 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972. Few clubs can match Rangers for history, heritage, and tradition, and it resides in the top 10 strongest football brands according to the YouGov UK Brand Index. Playing at the iconic 51,700 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from a world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a leading light in Scottish, British and European football for decades. The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season ticket uptake   means the club features in the top 19 average attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which are based in the UK. JOB TITLE: Women’s First Team Assistant Head Coach                                      REPORTING LINE: Women’s...

FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience. Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team. THE POSITION The Venue Technology Manager is responsible for supporting the Technology team with venue specific technology related deliverables for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 TM (FWWC 2027) within Brazil. The role entails coordinating with all relevant parties the planning, implementation, readiness and operations of all Event Technology services pertinent to the tournament and / or associated events within Brazil. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible to...

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience. FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework ACCOUNTABILITY:  Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes. DECISION MAKING:  Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore...

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience. FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework ACCOUNTABILITY:  Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes. DECISION MAKING:  Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore...

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience. FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework ACCOUNTABILITY:  Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes. DECISION MAKING:  Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore...

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience. FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework ACCOUNTABILITY:  Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes. DECISION MAKING:  Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore...

FIFA27 established as the Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil, to work together with FIFA HQ in Zurich and globally, to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”).  THE POSITION Reporting organisationally to the Head of Marketing, Brand and Promotion (FIFA27, Rio de Janeiro) and the Team Lead, Event Marketing (FIFA HQ, Zurich), the Event Marketing Manager will be a key member of the FIFA27 Marketing, Brand and Promotion team, and will work in close collaboration with the Event Marketing in Zurich and other key individuals responsible for all marketing campaigns for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the creation and implementation of strategic, high impact, end-to-end marketing campaigns to meet and exceed the objectives of the Tournament In line with the wider FIFA27 and FIFA Zurich teams, define...

Stoke City Foundation, the official charitable arm of Stoke City Football Club, is seeking a Fundraising and Events Manager. As a proud member of the English Football League, the Club's Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. This pivotal role, based at the bet365 Stadium and other facilities as required, will be key in shaping the future of our community programmes. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, you will play a key role in generating sustainable income and supporting the delivery of impactful community programmes. You will lead the development and delivery of a high-impact fundraising and events programme, building strong partnerships, delivering engaging campaigns, and creating memorable events that inspire supporters and stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enabling the Foundation to expand its work across health, education, and community...

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for a dedicated and insightful Regional Recruitment Coordinator to spearhead our talent identification efforts for the U7-U10 age groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to the development and delivery of our Pre-Academy recruitment strategy, identifying players with the potential to become future stars. Reporting to the Head of Recruitment, you will be instrumental in scouting and assessing young players, building relationships within the football community, and ensuring our recruitment processes are robust and effective. The ideal candidate will be completing regular reports and act as a professional ambassador for Stoke City Football Club at all times, representing the Club with integrity. The role requires a high degree of flexibility to cover evening and weekend work. The position will be offered on a full time permanent basis. Main Responsibilities...

JOB TITLE:   Sr. Manager, Production Control Room REPORTING TO:  Director, Match Presentation DEPARTMENT:  Marketing       LOCATION:  New York, NY POSITION OVERVIEW: New York City FC is looking for a Sr. Manager, Production Control Room to organize and lead in managing content for the LED displays at Etihad Park, to maintain and troubleshoot the content management systems in the production control room, and to assist in booking matchday operators. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Lead in creating, managing, loading, and testing all content for Etihad Park LED displays for New York City FC home games and non-football events Specifically in 2026 & Early 2027:   Liaise with host venue crews (Yankee Stadium & Citi Field) to format New York City FC show within baseball stadiums Load, build, and manage playlists for “The Cube”, the marquee seven-story LED structure at the main entrance...

About the job The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is Chicago’s premier professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998, becoming the first and only expansion team in North American sports to win a title in its first year of existence. Beside MLS Cup 1998, the Fire have won five other major domestic titles, including the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups, and the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield. The Club’s Football Operations department is guided by one vision: to build a world-class club that inspires greatness, helps unite Chicago, and wins championships. To that end, Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto named former U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter as Director of Football and Head Coach ahead of the 2025 regular season, leading the Fire to the...

Position Summary The D.C. United Academy Head Coach is responsible for leading and developing one of the club’s academy teams in alignment with the club’s playing philosophy, player development model, and performance standards. The role focuses on developing elite youth players technically, tactically, physically, mentally, and socially while preparing them for progression into the First Team, including first-team pathways. The Head Coach will create a high-performance learning environment that emphasizes long-term player development, professionalism, accountability, and excellence on and off the field. Compensation $65,000 - $75,000 Key Responsibilities Player Development Design and deliver age-appropriate training sessions aligned with the club’s game model and developmental curriculum. Develop individual player development plans (IDPs) and monitor player progress throughout the season. Foster technical mastery, tactical understanding,...

Join the Team. At KC Current, everything we do is in service of our fans, partners, community, and players. Our employees are stewards of that responsibility, working together to elevate the game and deepen our connection to Kansas City and beyond. With a best-in-class training facility and one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women’s sports team, KC Current is writing the next chapter with world-class talent and ambition.  Our employees are a team of competitive, passionate, and driven people who are dedicated to this sport, this team, and this community. We aim high, embrace challenges, and take action to get it done. We believe great things happen when we are united. We are seeking individuals who want to march on this mission with us as the world’s eyes are watching. We are making history in Kansas City and desire like-minded, high energy, driven individuals to join us on our journey.  Who are we hiring?   The...

About Us Stadium MK is a 30,530-seat multi-purpose venue in Milton Keynes, home to MK Dons Football Club. Since opening in 2007, the stadium has become a leading destination for sport, events, and hospitality.  The site also includes the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, a 304-bedroom hotel, and Arena MK, a versatile space hosting conferences, exhibitions, and live events. Together, these facilities create a dynamic and fast-paced environment offering a wide range of experiences for guests and clients alike.   The Role Are you an experienced grounds professional with a passion for creating top-class playing surfaces? Do you want to play a key role in maintaining the facilities at Milton Keynes Dons FC and be part of a high-performance sporting environment? We are seeking a Grounds Team Leader to join our team and lead the day-to-day maintenance and presentation of our pitches and training surfaces. You will play a key role in ensuring all playing surfaces...

Women’s First Team – Lead Goalkeeping Coach Birmingham City Women’s Football Club is on the rise. ​ Birmingham City Women’s Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and /is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the  Sports Quarter  project. With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC. ​ About the Role ​We are seeking a high-performing and driven Lead Goalkeeping Coach to design and lead an elite goalkeeping...

Manchester United Foundation believes every young person should feel empowered to achieve their goals and uses the power of football and Manchester United to support young people to make positive choices in their life.     The Role:   The Foundation delivers a wide range of educational, aspirational, leadership and personal development programs designed to develop young people to achieve their potential.                                  Based in a partner high school full time, the main responsibility of this role will be to deliver Foundation programs that support the development of student’s educational behaviours, attendance, and wellbeing. Work with internal and external partners to provide students with aspirational experiences that raise confidence and self-esteem.  Ensuring that all service level agreement objectives are met and surpassed through strategic planning, excellence in delivery, strong working relationships and continuous...

About the role We are seeking a Head of Kit Operations, the Club’s kit operation covers the kit and laundry functions across the AXA Training Centre and Academy. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for maintaining the highest standard of kit operation across the men’s football function for players and colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the Football Operations Department.     Role modelling delivery of a proactive and professional Kit Department which is aligned to the Club’s values, objectives and quality standards.  What you will be doing: First Team Kit Operations Lead all day-to-day kit and equipment operations for the Men’s First Team. Prepare training and matchday kit to the highest professional standard. Coordinate all home and away fixture logistics, including travel packing and equipment transportation. Ensure dressing rooms, gym areas, recovery spaces, and performance staff...