Coordinator, Talent Identification Operations

United States Soccer Federation 1 • Atlanta, GA

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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 ID processes and special projects, applies U.S. Soccer’s Talent Identification Philosophy, Framework, Processes, and Structures, and communicates with stakeholders across the soccer community. The position also supports the organization’s mission, policies, strategic initiatives, and employee goal-setting and development process.

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, urgent situations.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding environments and deliver high-quality work under pressure and deadlines.
• Exceptional time-management skills and ability to prioritize workflow.
• Ability to connect detailed tasks to the organization’s 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 U.S. Soccer’s mission, objectives, and policies.
• Apply U.S. Soccer’s Talent Identification Philosophy, Framework, Processes, and Structures.
• Communicate with stakeholders involved in talent identification, including staff, scouts, coaches, members, clubs, and parents.
• Coordinate Talent ID procedures supporting YNT scouting and other strategic components.
• Initiate, research, analyze, and interpret data to provide Talent ID insights.
• Support Regional Talent ID Managers in planning and executing 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 records, club recommendations, transfers, contact information, and nationality details.
• Manage external scouting inquiries through designated email addresses and respond or route inquiries 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, staffing, 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, potentially including report analysis, compliance, webinars, and special projects.
• Support Talent ID initiatives and specialized projects.
• Participate in U.S. Soccer’s goal-setting process by owning and routinely assessing a personal development plan and creating annual individual goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package.
• Casual work environment.
• Inclusive culture.
• Atmosphere for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level