GM & Director of Soccer Operations

Job Summary

• Lead the day-to-day operations & long-term management of the first team, as well as execute any new soccer initiatives pursued by the Club.


• Collaborate with the technical staff on roster management decisions.


• Develop and implement a worldwide talent identification and scouting network.


• Liaise with the Club’s sports performance and medical partner on all sports performance aspects including player wellness and rehabilitation.


• Assist with the launch and execution of a girl’s academy program.


• Liaise with the facility management team to ensure superior maintenance of the fields and training facility.


• Liaise with League officials on player regulations and other League rules.


• Create and implement a short and long-term player relations plan.


• Collaborate with the EVP, first team head coach, head of sports performance, and other relevant staff to determine the team players’ load management for training, matches, and appearances.


• Oversee and enforce compliance with the Club’s and League’s policies, and process team, player, and coach discipline and fines.


• Oversee all player communications, maintaining regular and timely communication.


• Oversee the administration of player surveys and distribution of reports of findings.


• Liaise with the girls’ programs.


• Serve as an ambassador on behalf of the Club in the U.S. soccer community.


• Other projects as assigned by the EVP.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required, Master’s degree in sport management preferred.


• 5+ years of progressive experience in sports administration, with at least two (2) years of management experience.


• A strong understanding of the women’s professional soccer industry, including U.S. Soccer.


• Proven player acquisition skills.


• Experience negotiating player contracts.


• Established network of international connections in the soccer industry.


• Prior supervisory experience with proven ability to lead, manage, mentor and motivate a team.


• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, project management, and conflict resolution skills.


• Superior presentation skills.


• Ability to multi-task and execute without close supervision.


• Ability to generate ideas, deliver high quality work, and execute under pressure/deadlines.


• Able and willing to travel up to 35% of the time.


• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, and in non-traditional settings, within a team atmosphere.