Youth National Teams (YNT) Administrator

United States Soccer Federation 1•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Youth National Team (YNT) Administrator manages the preparation and execution of domestic and international Youth National Teams competitions, events, and camps. He/she leads all final planning for Youth National Team camps, acts as the point person for players and staff while in camp, and coordinates all logistical and operational aspects of the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher
General knowledge of soccer
Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
Exceptional time-management skills and ability to prioritize workflow
Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
Ability to deliver high-quality work and execute under pressure and deadlines
Detailed oriented and meticulous work style
Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor
Excellent work ethic and relentless desire to contribute to the team’s success on the field
Experience in managing a budget, travel (domestic and international) and operations for an elite sports team
Uncompromising ethical standards, trustworthy and discreet
Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the year, domestic and international
Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, MBA
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Elevated critical thinking skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate with others
Achievement-oriented and confident with a drive to succeed
Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer’s mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures
Previous experience with a club or national team

Responsibilities

Work with the head coach and YNT managers to identify all needs for travel and camp operations
Plan and secure all player/staff travel including, but not limited to, air travel, hotel reservations, ground transportation, meals, and visas
Manage and maintain the team’s daily schedule from a planning standpoint as well as on a day-to-day basis
Liaise with the training site to ensure it has accurate information and is prepared for training each day
Execute the onboarding process for all team network staff (e.g., background checks, SafeSport training, payroll, etc.)
Troubleshoot all operational and administrative matters that arise while traveling and in camp to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all players and staff
As the team’s operations and logistics point person, create and sustain healthy, positive relationships with vendors (e.g., hotel, training site, airlines, transportation companies, etc.)
Together with the head coach organize team bonding activities, cultural outings, and dinners outside of the hotel
Contribute to the management of an accurate budgeting process by paying invoices, reimbursing staff and players, and tracking team/camp expenses on time for: o Team operations (player per diem, equipment and supply purchases, laundry) o Travel expenses (hotel expenses, gratuities, airport entry and departure taxes) o Game/event expenses (referees, per diem employees, field rental)
Oversee the player-release process by requesting all releases from club teams and reporting to the USSF coaching staff on player availability
Keep our internal platform P3 (Player Pathway Project) by maintaining current player (and parent/guardian) and club contact information
Lead communications by phone, email, Zoom, messages with staff, players and parents prior to, during and after camps
Conduct post-event evaluations, report on outcomes and propose ideas to improve efficiency and quality of the Youth National Team experience
Facilitate match operations for the team’s friendlies and official competitions (ticketing requests, accreditations, match countdown, protocol gifts, etc.)
Advise staff and players on the policies set forth by U.S. Soccer, CONCACAF and FIFA
Maintain orderly and accurate files on all team-related information, including release waivers, contracts, game reports, and trip reports