Youth Programs Specialist

Los Angeles Football Club • Los Angeles, CA

7h • $72,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Programs Specialist manages the strategic growth, operational execution, and performance of LAFC Youth Camps, Community Clinics, and other developmental events. The position works across internal departments to deliver youth soccer experiences for families and players while supporting key performance metrics. The role reports to the Manager, LAFC Foundation.

LAFC uses a hybrid work model requiring at least two in-office days per week; scheduled in-office days are at the supervisor’s discretion and may vary by role. The role involves work at event locations throughout Southern California and requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as the event calendar requires. The annual compensation range is $72,000–$75,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 3 years of experience working with youth sports camps, grassroots soccer programs, or sports event operations.
• Proven track record in budget management, revenue generation, and achieving registration KPIs.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills and experience working across teams and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships and interact with players, families, and internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work productively and multitask in an unstructured, fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Reliable transportation to commute and transport inventory to various work locations throughout Southern California at any given notice.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the event calendar.
• Work authorization in the U.S. that does not require employer visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Major in sports management, business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Valid USSF Coaching License or equivalent certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, logistics, curriculum setup, and daily operations for seasonal camps, community clinics, and positional combines across Southern California.
• Oversee long-term strategic growth of camps, clinics, and youth programs, including P&L management, registration metrics, fill rates, financial targets, and weekly and monthly growth reports.
• Collaborate with Corporate Partnerships to ensure complete and accurate fulfillment of partner assets and activation commitments across camp locations.
• Develop grassroots promotional efforts, digital marketing campaigns, and stadium touchpoint plans to drive registrations.
• Develop and distribute scholarships and free community clinic opportunities for youth from marginalized communities to support equitable access.
• Align coaching staff, curriculum standards, and youth pathway integration with LAFC’s Model of Game and technical philosophy.
• Build and manage partnerships with local school districts, municipal parks and recreation departments, and regional youth leagues to foster venue relationships, secure field permits, and drive attendance KPIs.
• Oversee event staff executing camps, clinics, and other developmental community programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

What This Job Offers

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