Coordinator, Talent Identification Operations

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Coordinator, Talent Identification Operations provides administrative and operational support to Talent ID leadership, Remote Talent ID Managers, YNT Talent Scouts, and Talent Reporters. The role helps organize and execute Talent Identification processes and special projects, applying U.S. Soccer’s Talent Identification philosophy, framework, processes, and structures while supporting the Federation’s mission and objectives. The coordinator works with internal and external stakeholders to support scouting, data analysis, Talent ID events and camps, league-event attendance, technology platforms, education initiatives, and operational needs. The position requires strong organization, communication, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. Travel of up to 15% and non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed, are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Strong knowledge of the U.S. soccer landscape.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional demeanor.
Customer-service focus and ability to solve complex and urgent situations.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work in fast-paced and demanding environments.
Ability to deliver high-quality work and execute under pressure and deadlines.
Exceptional time-management skills and ability to prioritize workflow.
Ability to connect micro-level details to the broader vision and mission.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the year.
Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Passion for soccer.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience developing or supporting technology platforms or managing databases.
Knowledge of soccer scouting and data platforms such as Wyscout, Opta, Hudl, or Sportscode.
Proficiency with numerical analysis or data-visualization platforms such as R, Tableau, or SQL.
Previous scouting operations experience with a club or national team.

Responsibilities

Commit to the mission, objectives, and policies of U.S. Soccer.
Apply U.S. Soccer’s Talent Identification Philosophy, Framework, Processes, and Structures.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders involved in talent identification, including staff, scouts, coaches, members, clubs, and parents.
Coordinate Talent ID procedures in support of YNT Scouting and other strategic components.
Initiate, research, analyze, and interpret data sets to provide Talent ID insights.
Help Regional Talent ID Managers plan and execute Talent ID Centers, including invitations, RSVPs, facility communications, referees, athletic trainers, and video.
Support YNT Talent Scouts with onboarding, travel, reimbursements, equipment, resources, payroll, and compliance.
Update digital platforms and the Player Monitoring System (P3), including player additions, club recommendations, transfers, contact information, and nationality information.
Handle external scouting inquiries and respond or filter them appropriately.
Compile, create, and distribute scouting, YNT, and market-analysis data to internal and external stakeholders.
Help managers plan and execute U14 Regional and National TID Camps, including hotels, invitations, RSVPs, staff, facility communications, and referees.
Plan and execute Talent ID attendance at specified league events, including hotels, travel, league communications, and player-review meetings.
Provide operational support to the Extended National Teams Talent ID Manager.
Support Talent ID Education and the Talent Reporters Program, including report analysis, compliance, webinar support, and special projects.
Support Talent ID initiatives and specialized projects.
Take ownership of and routinely assess a personal development plan, including setting annual individual goals.