JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Girls Academy
REPORTING TO: Director, Youth Programs
DEPARTMENT: Youth Programs
LOCATION: Greenwich, CT
POSITION OVERVIEW:
New York City FC is seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as Senior Manager, Girls Academy. This role will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the club’s Girls Academy program, ensuring alignment with NYCFC’s philosophy on player development, and long-term pathway objectives.
The Senior Manager will be responsible for technical standards, staff leadership, operational excellence, and the holistic development of female players within the academy structure. This individual will play a critical role in building a best-in-class environment that supports high-performance outcomes while fostering education, character development, and well-being.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Technical Leadership & Player Development
- Oversee the full technical direction of the Girls Academy (U9-U18).
- Ensure implementation of NYCFC’s game model, methodology, and player development curriculum.
- Establish and maintain individual development plans (IDPs) for players.
- Lead performance review processes, including club KPI’s.
- Collaborate with leadership to define long-term pathway objectives.
Staff Management & Development
- Recruit, supervise, and evaluate coaching staff.
- Lead ongoing coach education and professional development initiatives.
- Establish performance standards and accountability structures.
Program Operations
- Oversee academy scheduling, competition planning, and league compliance.
- Ensure alignment with Girls Academy League standards and regulations.
- Set & manage budgets in partnership with club leadership.
- Coordinate travel, facilities usage, and matchday operations in collaboration with administrative staff.
Talent Identification & Recruitment
- Establish strong relationships with local clubs and community partners.
- Oversee player identification events and trial processes.
Player Safeguarding
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and athlete-centered environment.
- Oversee safeguarding compliance and player protection protocols.
- Support academic guidance and college placement processes.
Strategic Growth & Pathway Development
- Lead the long-term strategic planning for the Girls Academy.
- Develop scalable programming that supports expansion and competitive growth.
- Represent NYCFC within league meetings, conferences, and external engagements.
- Support integration of academy graduates into higher competitive pathways where applicable.
WHO YOU ARE:
At New York FC, we are committed to upholding our core club values and our values guide how we show up and work together every day. If you share our values listed below, please consider NYCFC as a great place for you to work (and play):
Acts Honorably: listens and communicates respectfully, without judgement
Engages Collaboratively: provides and seeks constructive feedback to and from peers, proactively sharing appreciation for quality contributions of others
Champions Inclusion: celebrates the value of differences recognizing the value in the unique backgrounds and lived experiences of every team member
Drives Forward: embraces new opportunities with curiosity and a focus on improvement and innovation
Shows Heart: demonstrates passion for the Club and sport, operating as an NYCFC ambassador in encouraging and inspiring that passion in others
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Required:
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in elite youth development or academy leadership.
- Experience managing multi-team academy structures.
- USSF B License (or equivalent international certification).
- Proven experience in staff leadership and program management.
- Strong knowledge of the U.S. youth soccer landscape and Girls Academy League structure.
- Demonstrated ability to build high-performance environments.
Preferred:
- Background in professional club academy environments.
- Experience in girls’ and women’s elite soccer development.
- College placement or professional pathway experience.
- Advanced degree in Sport Management, Coaching, or related field.
Physical & Travel Requirements:
- Ability to attend training sessions and matches regularly.
- Evening and weekend availability required.
- Regional and national travel required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
COMPENSATION:
This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $75,000 - $80,000 and is not overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
- Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
- Ancillary benefits: Commuter, and Citi Bike discounts
- Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
- Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
- Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
- A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment
NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs nine times over the past 10 seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are available to stream via an Apple TV subscription, providing every match of the MLS regular season, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, annual Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, and more all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, Etihad Park, which is set to open in 2027. For more information, please visit:
www.newyorkcityfc.com.
New York City FC is also one of 12 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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