Sr. Coordinator of Team Operations, Academy (U15-U18)

Chicago Fire•Chicago, IL

1d•$60,000 - $62,500

About The Position

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a dedicated Sr. Coordinator of Team Operations, Academy (U15-U18) to join our team! You will be responsible for all aspects of team operations for academy teams (U15-U18) including but not limited to staff/player/parent communication, budgeting, player registration, & trip planning. We are searching for someone with the ability to work independently and in a team/collaborative work environment as required along with strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills. The Sr. Coordinator of Team Operations, Academy (U15-U18) will report to Director of Team Operations, CFII & Academy and the Academy Director.

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in team operations or travel coordination.
Strong proven experience in Team or Match Operations
Experience with managing budgets and tracking expenses
Must display a strong work ethic and desire to build a career in professional sports
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Ability to travel and work weekends/flexible hours required

Nice To Haves

Spanish language fluency
Bachelors degree in related field
Experience with Teamworks (team communication and operations platform)

Responsibilities

Build & manage the annual Academy budget in collaboration with the Director of Team Operations, CFII & Academy and the Academy Director.
Budget, coordinate & facilitate all aspects of academy away trips which includes devising itineraries, booking hotels, bus/vans & flight reservations as well as nutrition for players & staff
Collaborate with Academy travel agents for bookings hotels, bus/van & flights
Coordinate & facilitate all aspects of academy home games with high standards which include coordinating schedules with our players & opponents, roster submittal to the league, field setup & game execution
Liaise with the Facility Operations Department on the field schedules for Academy training and games to assure all necessary reservations are booked in a timely matter
Onboard/offboard players/families with the Club
Manage player registrations for MLS NEXT league and any other competitions to adhere to all rules & regulations
Execute all academy player ITCs as needed in conjunction with the Director of Team Operations, CFII & Academy
Manage weekly/daily communication via Teamworks with players, staff & parents regarding training & travel schedules & important information as needed
Lead academy team operations department and mentor operations staff of the U13/14 academy teams
Collaborate with 2nd team operations staff to organize player movement across teams
Assist in the planning and operational execution of Academy events as needed (i.e. Family Orientation, Senior Night, College Signing Day, International Trip Meetings, MLSNP Signing)
Collaborate with the Marketing department for all social media outlet needs
Completion of other duties as assigned