Position Overview

Santa Rosa United Soccer Club (SRU) is seeking a Boys Director, ECNL Boys Director to provide leadership, coordination, and technical oversight for all boys teams competing in the U13–U19 age groups.

This role serves as the primary programmatic and technical leader for the boys' 11v11 pathway, ensuring consistent player development standards, strong coaching support, alignment with competitive standards, and professional communication with families. The Boys Director works in close collaboration with the Executive Director and broader leadership team to deliver a high-quality experience across ECNL and non-ECNL boys programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical oversight for all boys teams U13–U19, including ECNL and non-ECNL programming
• Support and guide boys coaches in alignment with SRU’s technical philosophy, standards, and curriculum
• Facilitate regular staff meetings and ongoing communication with boys' coaches
• Assist with tryouts, player identification, recruitment, and roster planning for the boys' pathway
• Oversee player movement recommendations, discovery players, and guest player processes in collaboration with SRU leadership
• Serve as the primary liaison for boys ECNL programming with leagues, opposing clubs, and internal stakeholders
• Support the college recruitment process for older boys' players through education and coordination
• Attend league meetings, showcases, and designated events as required
• Communicate proactively and professionally with parents regarding program structure, expectations, and seasonal priorities
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Technical Director (if established), Academy Director, and operations staff to ensure alignment and clarity
• Coaching 1-2 teams within the ECNL is an additional commitment included within this scope

Required Qualifications

• Significant coaching and leadership experience within a youth soccer environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and develop coaching staff
• Strong communication skills with coaches, families, and internal stakeholders
• Organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities across a competitive season
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the soccer calendar
• Comfort using club management, scheduling, and communication platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• USSF A or B License, or equivalent professional experience
• Three or more years of experience in a technical leadership role (Director of Coaching, Program Director, or similar)
• Experience working within ECNL or other high-level competitive platforms
• Experience supporting college recruitment education for players and families

About Santa Rosa United Soccer Club

Santa Rosa United Soccer Club (SRU) is a nonprofit youth soccer club in Santa Rosa, California, committed to the holistic development of players as athletes and people. Guided by our CAPES values - Community, Ambition, Professionalism, Education, and Sportsmanship - We provide high-quality coaching, programming, and administration within a positive, inclusive environment, and believe the club is bigger than any one player, coach, or team. We seek staff and coaches who value professionalism, preparation, and working collaboratively within a values-driven organization.

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