Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer: Age Group Director U13-U15

The U13-U15 Age Group Director position runs the day-to-day coaching operations for all club teams U13-U15. The position is responsible for ensuring U13-U15 coaching staff are creating learning opportunities for our players that 1) are consistent with our club’s vision and values, 2) are reflective of curricular and instructional best practices, and 3) advances the overall strategic plans of the club. The position oversees player development and works collaboratively with the person serving as the point for age-group technical programming to best promote player development for both boys and girls within that age range. The position is restricted from performing similar duties for other clubs or organizations without prior written approval from the Club President.

3/10/2023

Michigan

president@tbays.org

Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer: Age Group Director - U13-U15

REPORTS TO: Personnel Committee

PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Personnel Committee

General Summary: The U13-U15 Age Group Director position runs the day-to-day coaching operations for all club teams U13-U15. The position is responsible for ensuring U13-U15 coaching staff are creating learning opportunities for our players that 1) are consistent with our club’s vision and values, 2) are reflective of curricular and instructional best practices, and 3) advances the overall strategic plans of the club. The position oversees player development and works collaboratively with the person serving as the point for age-group technical programming to best promote player development for both boys and girls within that age range. The position is restricted from performing similar duties for other clubs or organizations without prior written approval from the Club President.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach up to 3 teams per season (may include trainer status)
• Coach Super Y teams as needed.
• Club lead for technical development programming of all junior NorthStorm players (U10-U15) - works in collaboration with U10-U12 Age Group Director, Technical Director.
• Club lead for NSU9 Pools programming - works in collaboration with Rec Director and U10-U12 Age Group Director to build a program that meaningfully connects kids in our recreational program with NorthStorm as teams form up for U10 age groups.
• Staff technical trainings, camps, clinics.
• Serve as a mentor to new/assistant coach(es) as assigned.
• Manage day-to-day U13-U15 coach operations.
  • Oversee age group coaching.
  • Ensure all kids are receiving age-appropriate curriculum in a way that is consistent with club-identified best training practices.
• Collaborate with other directors and coaches to oversee U13-U15 player development.
  • Are the club’s Throughlines being advanced?
    • Soccer should be fun.
    • Age-appropriate Tactical Development.
    • Age-appropriate Technical Development.
  • Collaboratively develop curriculum and player development plans for all teams within your age group.
• Other duties as assigned and assist in the overall success of the TBAYS organization.

Qualifications:

• Licenses: USSF “C” License or higher or comparable equivalent.
• Experience: 3-5 years coaching experience.

• Skills:
  • Team player with a strong ability to collaborate.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a recognized ability to build and maintain relationships across all stakeholder groups - players, parents, colleagues, community members, Board members.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills.
  • Detail-oriented and ability to produce accurate results.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency using spreadsheets, word documents, and slideshows.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
    • Manage communications in a professional and timely manner.
    • Meet deadlines.
  • Excellent prioritization, organizational and problem solving skills.

Relationships:

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with kids of all ages.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with all adult stakeholders- parents, colleagues, community members, Board members.
• Report to Personnel Committee. 
• Works closely with Staff.
• Works with Board of Directors.
• Works with team coaches, managers, and parents.