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Academy Director Des Moines, IA $10,000

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DES MOINES SOCCER CLUB

Academy Director — Job Description Reports to:

Executive Director Programs:

Academy (9U-10U) and

Pre-Academy Position:

Part-time, year-round; seasonal workload

Compensation:

$10,000

•15,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Location:

Des Moines, Iowa Position Overview The Academy Director provides hands-on technical and operational leadership for DMSC's Academy and Pre-Academy programs. This position oversees player development, training and games, coaching staff, family communication, and program administration. The Director is expected to maintain a consistent on-field presence, provide proactive leadership, independently manage routine responsibilities, and deliver a positive, inclusive, developmentally appropriate soccer experience consistent with DMSC's mission: Grow and learn together through soccer. Primary Responsibilities Program Leadership & Player Development Lead Academy and Pre-Academy programming for boys and girls, establishing age-appropriate training objectives, curriculum, and coaching standards. Promote technical development, decision-making, enjoyment, sportsmanship, and long-term player participation. Collaborate with the Recreational and Select Directors to strengthen player development pathways. Help develop and implement a formal player evaluation process that provides meaningful developmental feedback to players and families. Monitor participation, retention, program quality, and opportunities for improvement. Training & Game-Day Leadership Oversee regular Academy training on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, generally 5:30-6:45 p.m., rotating among groups, providing direct coaching, and supporting other coaches. Coordinate optional Wednesday training, including coaching coverage and training objectives; direct coaching may be delegated to paid staff. Attend games regularly, rotating among Academy teams and groups to provide equitable oversight, coaching support, and player observation. Lead or supervise Pre-Academy sessions according to seasonal programming needs. Ensure safe, positive, organized, and developmentally appropriate training and competition environments. Coaching Staff Leadership Recruit, select, assign, supervise, and mentor paid Academy coaches and parent volunteers, with recruitment support from the Executive Director. Establish coaching expectations, conduct preseason meetings, and provide ongoing observation, feedback, and professional development. Address routine coaching concerns and escalate significant performance or conduct issues. Coordinate with the Registrar to ensure coaches satisfy applicable background checks, safeguarding, and risk management requirements. Recommend staffing and compensation arrangements for Executive Director approval. Program Administration & Communication Review seasonal training and game schedules before publication, identifying conflicts, staffing needs, and logistical concerns. Coordinate program planning, registration information, coaching coverage, reschedules, equipment needs, and administrative deadlines with appropriate DMSC staff. Serve as the first point of contact for parent, coach, and referee questions, concerns, and issues related to Academy programming; respond within one business day, resolve routine matters independently, and escalate significant concerns to the Executive Director as appropriate. Send separate weekly updates to Academy families and coaching staff throughout fall and spring , including relevant schedules, training objectives, announcements, and expectations. Include the Executive Director on both communications. Attend relevant Iowa Soccer Academy Director meetings and required DMSC meetings, sharing important information with appropriate staff. Communicate proactively, complete assigned responsibilities by established deadlines, and escalate significant safety, safeguarding, discrimination, disciplinary, legal, or organizational concerns promptly.

Seasonal Responsibilities Fall & Spring:

Provide on-field leadership during three regular weekly Academy training sessions; coordinate optional Wednesday sessions; rotate game coverage; supervise coaches; communicate weekly with families and staff; oversee scheduling, administration, and program development.

Winter:

Plan and coordinate Academy and Pre-Academy winter programming, including curriculum, staffing, and communication. Ideally provide direct coaching, compensated separately under an approved arrangement.

Summer:

Assist with camp planning, curriculum, staffing, player development initiatives, and preparation for fall. Direct summer camp coaching is compensated separately under an approved arrangement.

Year-Round:

Maintain program oversight, coordinate staff and administrative responsibilities, support coach recruitment, participate in planning and meetings, and strengthen developmental pathways. Decision-Making Authority The Academy Director independently manages routine program operations within established DMSC policies and approved budgets, including training plans, player groupings, coaching assignments, session coverage, routine communications, and day-to-day program adjustments. The Executive Director retains final approval of compensation, contracts, staffing expenditures, significant budget or program changes, major disciplinary decisions, and policy exceptions. The Academy Director is responsible for ensuring assigned tasks are completed, including those delegated to other coaches or staff.

Performance Expectations Successful performance includes:

Consistent leadership of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Academy training and reliable coordination of optional Wednesday sessions. Regular, equitable game-day coverage and effective supervision of Academy coaches. Separate weekly family and coaching staff updates during fall and spring, with the Executive Director included. Timely review of schedules, preparation for each season, completion of administrative responsibilities, and proactive resolution of routine issues. Attendance at required meetings and timely communication of relevant information. Regular coach development, positive player and family experiences, and appropriate coordination across DMSC programs. Development of a proposed formal player evaluation framework during the first year, with an implementation timeline approved by the Executive Director. Completion of agreed seasonal objectives without repeated Executive Director intervention. The Director will participate in regular communication with the Executive Director, seasonal program reviews, and an annual performance evaluation. Qualifications Required Youth soccer coaching experience, preferably with 8U-10U players, and a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate coaching. U.S. Soccer D License or commitment to earn one within one year of appointment. Demonstrated leadership, organization, communication, and ability to supervise and develop coaches. Ability to independently manage responsibilities and meet established deadlines. Availability for weekday evening training, weekend games, and required meetings. Completion of applicable background checks and safeguarding requirements. Preferred Existing U.S. Soccer D License or higher; experience managing youth soccer programs, supervising coaches, developing player evaluations, or working with Iowa Soccer. Compensation & Working Conditions This is a part-time, year-round position with the greatest time commitment during fall and spring. Annual compensation is $10,000

•15,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. Program planning, administration, staff coordination, and year-round leadership are included; separately approved direct winter and summer coaching may receive additional compensation. Final workload expectations, compensation terms, and employment classification will be established in the applicable agreement.

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$10,000.00

•$15,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

US Soccer D License (Preferred)

Location:

Des Moines, IA (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person