Senior Operations Coordinator, High Performance

U. S Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. Thats why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of US.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

The Senior Operations Coordinator, High Performance, plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day administrative, operational, and strategic functions of the High Performance department. This position ensures smooth operations through effective project management, cross-department collaboration, staff coordination, and compliance with federation-wide standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the High Performance department in managing and carrying out administrative needs to ensure compliance with all interdepartmental and federation-wide standards.
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, staffing, and management of all Per Diem High Performance Employees.
• Collaborate with Sporting Operations, Finance, and Accounting to manage and track all High Performance department expenses.
• Support the High Performance department functions in preparation for all pre, during, and post-camp needs.
• Support in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of High Performance Standard Operating Procedures and Best Practices.
• Support the Department in all project planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Partner with Sporting Operations and Legal to create and manage all contractual arrangements with High Performance Independent Contractors and Vendors.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of all High Performance Department full-time employees
• Collaborate with the Head of High Performance and other department leaders to develop and maintain a High Performance department strategy, culture, and yearly department goals.
• Schedule, attend, and document weekly meetings with Head of High Performance and High Performance department leadership.
• Build relationships internally with other U.S. Soccer departments and externally with vendors, providers, clubs, and universities
• Serve the High Performance Department by acting as an administrative, organizational, and operational point of contact, supporting any relevant projects/deliverables within this scope as needed.
• Ensure all High Performance Department resources and documents are organized and accessible to relevant parties, maintaining the departments OneDrive and SharePoint .

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 teams 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 25% of the year, domestic and international
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays

Desired Qualifications

• Masters 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. Soccers mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures
• Previous experience with a club or national team
• Previous experience within Sport Science, Sports Medicine, Sporting Analytics, Research & Innovation, or Data Analytics

U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.