Richmond United, a national Top 15 ECNL club, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic professional for the role of Boys ECNL Director and Head Coach in the U13 & U14 age groups. As a coach, this person reports to the Technical Director and is responsible for the development of Richmond United players according to the Richmond United Methodology and Player Development Philosophy. As the Richmond United Boys ECNL Director, this person is responsible for the overall oversight of the Richmond United Academy Administrative Staff and the management of all daily administrative aspects of the Richmond United Academy program.

Essential Coaching Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Head Coach of two (2) Academy teams – the U13s and U14s
• Design and execute daily training sessions (minimum of 4 training sessions per week per team) in accordance with Richmond United’s methodology and player development philosophy
• Responsible for the management and coaching of players during games in accordance with Richmond United's methodology and player development philosophy
• Perform video analysis to improve individual and team performance
• Create Individual Development Plans for players and offer support and feedback throughout season
• Provide mid-year and end-of-year comprehensive player evaluation review to each player
• Responsible for clear communication with the Richmond United ECNL coaching staff, players and parents
• Collaborate with and assist other staff members (Technical Director, Staff coaches, Support Staff) in all areas of club and program operations and development
• Attend, assist and support other Richmond United Boys teams and events as requested by the Technical Director
• Be involved in the talent identification process for the Richmond United Boys program and within affiliated clubs

Administrative Functions:

• Lead and manage the Richmond United Academy Administrative functions 
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the ECNL and ensure that all ECNL requirements are met in a timely manner
• Provide administrative oversight and ensure that all administrative functions in the club are completed as necessary
• Conduct weekly staff meetings to address any administrative and operational needs
• In cooperation with the Richmond United Academy Senior Management & Technical Director, create and manage a yearly Academy Budget that accurately reflects Richmond United Academy revenue streams and expenses
• Provide any relevant information regarding Richmond United Academy operations as requested by the Senior Management
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate accounts of all Richmond United operational expenses
• In cooperation with Technical Director conduct Academy wide start-of-the-season and mid-season parent meetings to provide an overview of the Richmond United Academy program and to have a Q & A session with the parents as deemed appropriate
• Responsible for planning, staffing and executing Richmond United Soccer Camps
• In collaboration with Technical Director develop practice/game schedule (practice times, locations, times)
• In collaboration with Technical Director, schedule and lead additional events/international trips
• Ensure that Richmond United Academy continuously works towards achieving its established objectives while staying true to the Club’s vision and mission 

Required skills, experience & abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree. 
• Minimum USSF B License. USSF A License or foreign equivalent preferred
• Experience of working in a high performance soccer environment preferred 
• Additional expert knowledge in other areas of youth development preferred (for example Goalkeeping, Sports Performance, Video Analysis, Child Education, Psychology or Social Media)
• Ability to work as part of a team in a high performance environment
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Ability to consistently work evenings and weekends

Richmond United will not sponsor work related visas.

Interested candidates should send a resume and CV with the name and contact information for three professional references.

To Apply: email resume and CV to Richmond United Technical Director Mika Elovaara at melovaara@richmondutd.com 

About Richmond United

Richmond United was established in 2014, by the Richmond Strikers and Richmond Kickers, when the two clubs united their respective U.S. Soccer Development Academy programs to introduce a collaborative Academy program designed to serve the most talented players in the Central Virginia Region. Richmond United’s vision is to offer the most comprehensive and successful player development environment for soccer in Virginia. We will inspire our members, strive to achieve excellence and unite our soccer community. We want to be a model club among youth soccer clubs in the US. Currently, Richmond United Boys has 6 teams, U13-19, playing in the ECNL. Richmond United Boys is highly competitive within the ECNL, finishing the 2021 – 22 season as #15 in the nation and the highest ranked club in Virginia (Final ECNL Club Standings).

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