Technical Director

OVERVIEW

The Technical Director will oversee all technical aspects of West-Mont’s programs, including Travel, Intramural, Camps, and Tournaments. This person will be responsible for developing and implementing a club-wide game model, leading a staff of directors and coaches, and enhancing the level of play of and opportunities for West-Mont players.

Reports to: Executive Director

Manages: Travel Directors, Camps Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

• Design and implement a club-wide game model and curriculum
• Work with directors to develop appropriate structure, schedule, and competition plan for all programs:

1. Travel: 50+ teams
2. Intramural: 1,200+ players per season
3. Camps & Training Programs: 500+ players per year
4. Men’s & Women’s Teams: EDP U23 and WPSL
5. Supplemental Programs: Tournaments, Summer Select, HS Summer League, etc.

• Communicate proactively and effectively with program staff and participants
• Oversee all supplemental programming offered to Travel players, including video analysis, college recruiting support, supplemental training programs, player evaluations, etc.
• Lead the technical aspects of annual Travel tryouts
• Serve as delegate to all necessary leagues
• Formulate, evaluate, and update technical policies and procedures
• Observe at least one game per Travel team per year
• Attend periodic Intramural practices and games and engage with each camp
• Spend at least three nights/week on the fields (during season)
• Remain updated on national trends in player development and competition

Talent Development

• Lead, evaluate, and mentor professional staff of directors and coaches
• Recruit Travel Directors and professional coaches and place appropriately
• Onboard all new technical hires
• Formally evaluate each professional coach at least twice per year
• Plan and facilitate in-house coaching education
• Lead weekly Travel Director meetings
• Host quarterly professional coach meetings

Administrative Duties

• Provide weekly technical report to Executive Director
• Provide monthly technical report to Board of Directors
• Participate in all club-wide events and meetings
• Observe and enforce West-Mont policies and procedures
• Adhere to regular in-person office hours (at least 3 days/week, 5 hours/day)
• Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Use discretion to report any warranted issues to Executive Director
• Attend all club-wide events and BOD meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant technical leadership experience
• Exceptional organizational, communication (written and verbal), and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Business and ability to learn new software quickly
• US Soccer or UEFA A License preferred
• US Soccer DOC License preferred
• Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

ABOUT WEST-MONT

Core Purpose: To develop excellent people of all ages and abilities through soccer.

Core Values:

• Relentlessly pursue excellence in all we do.
• Foster an inclusive community, known as the West-Mont Family.
• Commit to constant development of ourselves & others.
• Always act with integrity – it’s the only way.

West-Mont United Soccer Association is one of the largest youth soccer clubs in Eastern Pennsylvania, with the resources and ambition to become one of the best clubs in the Mid-Atlantic. Boasting its own facility, HillTop Soccer Complex, the organization offers a wide variety of soccer programs, most notably Travel, Intramural, Camps, and Tournaments. The club is a member of National League Elite 64 and the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL).

*Employment is at will and contingent upon passing required clearances and drug testing.