Talent Identification Manager: Women’s Youth National Teams, Southeast Region

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1 • Atlanta, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Reporting into the Talent Identification Senior Manager and Director, the Talent Identification Manager is responsible for gender specific, Youth National Team scouting for an assigned geographic region. The role involves leading all aspects of U.S. Soccer’s Talent ID plan, while building and managing a quality and diverse network of part-time scouts and developing intimate knowledge and relationships with key clubs and members to gather detailed information and drive an accurate, efficient, and collaborative decision-making and player selection process.

Requirements

• High level ability to lead, plan, collaborate
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships
• Passion for youth scouting and experience within a professionalized environment
• U.S. Soccer Talent Scout License or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Competencies, characteristics and understanding of talent identification and development—process, structure, theory, and practice (international and domestic standards)
• Knowledge of the domestic and international soccer landscape/pathway (youth/pro)
• Proficient with analysis, reporting, video editing, data, and scout technology platforms (Sportscode, Wyscout, Hudl, Statsbomb, etc)
• Growth mindset
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication combined with a professional demeanor
• Able and willing to work/travel three weekends per month for scouting, and extended periods for events/camps
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

• Professional playing experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Commits to the mission, objectives, and policies of U.S. Soccer and The U.S. Way (and herLENS).
• Applies U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Philosophy, Framework, Processes and Structures.
• Creates and executes an annual strategic scouting plan for assigned geographic region.
• Collaborates with Talent ID department, Youth National Team Coaches, Integrated Sports Performance, National Team Player Scouts, YNT Scouting Network, and Talent Reporters.
• Identifies, tracks, monitors, and recommends players to expand and improve player pools U-14 through U-23.
• Leads Talent Identification Centers in their assigned region and U-14 Regional and National TID Camps.
• Expands and improves the YNT Scouting Network.
• Serves as Player Scout Lead for specific YNT age group, as assigned by TID Director.
• Manages online technology platforms for reporting and longitudinal monitoring.
• Contributes to US Way and herLENS technical Projects, as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with all internal and external stakeholders (players, staff, scouts, clubs, directors, coaches, members, parents, etc.).
• Completes a personal development plan and reviews with direct report on an annual basis.
• Strategically and systematically manages individual player identification, tracking and weekly scouting assignments for key games, training sessions, tournaments in assigned region.
• Maintains regional depth charts for all YNT age groups (long lists, short lists).
• Creates, submits, presents, and reviews player reports (written and video, attention to details).
• Cross-checks reports and recommends players for YNT camps as part of longitudinal and collaborative selection and decision-making process.
• Attends key days at YNT age group camps to support assessment process and gain knowledge of current player pool when making comparisons and recommendations. As assigned and approved by Talent ID Director.
• Attends/Co-Leads weekly TID/YNT Age Group Zoom Meetings to review players. Serve in lead role for a YNT age group as assigned by TID Director.
• Leads player selection process for the U-14 Talent ID Program through Talent Identification Centers, Regional Mini-Camps, and National TID Camp.
• Attend Concacaf Championships and World Cups for benchmarking and to support opponent scout analysis, as assigned by TID Director.
• Builds, manages, and develops a quality, diverse and reliable network of independent/part-time YNT Scouts across their designated scouting markets (recruits, hires, and onboards new scouts in areas of need).
• Assigns scouts to weekly games, training sessions and annual events based on TID strategy and plan.
• Reviews all scout reports for quality control. Provides feedback, supports development, and organizes a mentoring system for YNT Network Scouts.
• Builds a supplementary network with members, clubs, Talent Reporters, and tipsters (informal leads).
• Supports scouting efforts in under-served communities and outreach programs.
• Serves as a TID resource to supports clubs in critical markets to advance their scouting program.
• Creates and executes annual strategic schedule and plan for Talent Identification Centers in assigned key markets (approximately 4-6 targeted locations).
• Leads player (and staff) selection and other planning aspects to meet all technical objectives, guidelines, standards, protocols, and procedures for quality and uniformity across both genders for all Talent ID Center markets nationwide.
• Plans and organizes Behind the Badge and Goalkeeper specific side-by-side at targeted TID Centers. Promotes attendance to TID Centers by local key stakeholders.
• Identifies and trains YNT Network scouts to serve in lead role for Talent Identification Centers, especially in remote market areas.
• Leads player and staff selection for U-14 Regional and National ID Camps and serves in leadership role during the camps, as assigned by TID Director.
• Monitors players continuously over time (reports, documents, logbooks, etc.).
• Creates video clips to support player examination and reviews.
• Applies data and statistics for quantitative analysis of player.
• Participate in U.S. Soccer Talent Scout Courses and workshops for ongoing education and development, as assigned by TID Director.

Benefits

• U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees