As the leading youth soccer organization in Northern California, and one of the largest youth sports associations in the United States serving more than 100,000 members—our employees are vital to our success. We’re a dynamic, innovative, and caring organization that has put members first since 1969 by delivering value, structure, exceptional service, and resources. We have dedicated employees, and we offer talented and hard-working individuals competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Additionally, our member clubs are hiring and/or need volunteers to continue to operate. Below you will find job opportunities for Cal North and it's member clubs, alongside Cal North's job opportunities.
Job Title
District Administrator
Employment Classification
This is a salaried (FLSA Exempt) position with compensatory benefits.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the Executive Director
Job Summary
Under direction of the Executive Director, the District Administrator will be responsible for directing growth in several programs operated within the district. This position will provide assistance for marketing and creating budgets. In addition, this position will be responsible for the following: financial performance of identified programs, planning and implementation of California Select League, District Cup, Jr Cup or Association Cup. The District Administrator will be expected to travel the district to ensure programs and events are best in class for the membership. This position will supervise a variety of employment classifications as determined by the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Technical Requirements
Must be proficient in word and spreadsheet documents; must be willing to learn and become proficient in new software programs as they relate to the operations of Cal North.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Areas of Proficiency Required
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Work Environment
Office hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday,Thursday and Friday.
Due to the nature of this position, the work schedule may vary at times. The job may require occasional work on weekends and outside of normal business hours.
Salary and Benefits
Salary shall be negotiable based on experience.
LOCATION: Frisco, TX
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
WHO WE ARE:
US Youth Soccer Association (USYS) is currently the largest youth soccer organization in the United States.
We spend every day thinking about ways to grow and support our sport. We continue to build the most
innovative service organization in the industry and transforming lives by inspiring participation. Our vision
is to bring communities together through the power of soccer, making life-long fans of the sport.
We are defining the modern-day youth sport organization with innovation as a cornerstone of our
strategy. We are guided by the principles of service leadership, performance excellence, collaboration,
and diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. Our focus on listening, collaborating, and
adapting our existing model has allowed us to create changes in our business model, governance and
constituent support, and play a leadership role throughout youth sports.
We are all about going above and beyond to serve the soccer community, and we work equally hard to
serve our teammates. We are committed to being a great place to work by focusing on hiring, training,
and promoting talented, dedicated, passionate individuals who want to get better every day.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) helps develop and implement the financial strategic direction
of US Youth Soccer, ensuring effective communication, integration, and teamwork across the entire
organization. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO will serve as a trusted advisor to the
CEO, Board of Directors and 54 State Associations regarding the financial operations and financial strategy
of USYS. Additionally, this role will lead the efforts in forecasting, monitoring, and managing the
organization’s daily and long-term financial activities.
Strong concentration of the role will be on long term financial planning; reporting and measuring, to
include establishing key financial performance indicators, executive reporting, and market analysis; and
overseeing trend and data analysis to maximize current and future resources. The CFO will also be
expected to focus on continual process improvements to ensure operational efficiencies and sound
business practices to safeguard the organization's financial assets.
The CFO will be responsible for significantly engaging with Board leadership on all financial matters,
planning, reporting, etc. The position ensures the integration and compliance of the department’s
financial and accounting activities with those of USYS and the State Associations and works proactively to
mitigate audit risks and ensure compliance. The CFO will be responsible for preparing and delivering
budget and financial presentations to internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the CFO will
consistently engage with a peer network in the industry for benchmarking and sharing of best practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Effectively engage the CEO/Board of Directors, staff and State Associations in the financial
budgeting process.
• Participate in key decisions with the leadership groups by problem-solving and bringing innovative
ideas to support organization initiatives.
• Develop financial and accounting best practices to share with and support the State Associations.
• Responsible for ensuring that USYS continuously works toward improving profitability and
efficiencies, providing safeguards against theft of assets, & accurately reporting the assets,
liabilities, revenues & expenses.
• Monitor all forms of risk management and recommend to the CEO, Audit Committee and Board
of Directors any modifications to policies and procedures to ensure that organizational risks are
minimized.
• Lead and administer the organization's fiscal management function including, but not limited to,
the following areas: reporting, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial
modeling/analysis, capital project funding, debt management, tax compliance, transaction
processing, procurement, travel, audit, and policy development.
• Collaborate with US Youth Soccer staff and committees to create the necessary tools and
enhanced reporting functions that produce data to make sound financial decisions that
correspond with the budget and strategic goals for the budget year.
• Completes Department's financial reporting obligations, including, year-end closing process,
reporting requirements, tax preparation, audits, and other reporting needs.
• Serve as principal liaison with external auditors, Audit and Investment Committees.
• Demonstrate support for, and impacts to the organization’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging strategic goals.
• Review the financial impact of all contracts executed on behalf of the organization.
• Ensure that the organization complies with all requirements of maintaining 501c3 status.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the CEO.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree (MBA or CPA) strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of similar executive financial leadership or athletic administration or related field
experience required.
• Extensive background in financial planning, strategic planning, analysis, revenue generation and
modeling and financial reporting required.
• Previous experience in business leadership roles within higher education, non-profit companies
and/or the sports industry is very helpful.
• Proven track record of setting and achieving high financial goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally.
• High level of commitment to quality of work and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
PREFFERED SKILLS:
• Proficiency with Microsoft products.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and organization skills to be able to manage numerous projects at once.
• Willingness to ask questions, give their input, accept advice and take direction.
• Creative problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Confidence in presenting plans and projections.
• Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel and work weekends.
TO APPLY:
This is a full time, exempt position, based in Frisco, TX. Please send your resume, cover letter and salary
requirements to Skip Gilbert (sgilbert@usyouthsoccer.org).
US Youth Soccer is a non-profit organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other
protected class. We offer a competitive salary and benefits
Natomas FA is still seeking experienced coaches for paid positions for the upcoming season. Tryouts begin may 15th.
Email garrett@natomasfa.com
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: District Youth Referee Administrators
Summary: The State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA) serves as the administrative coordinator for any referee matters within Cal North. The SYRA also serves as a liaison between Cal North and the California North Referee Administration (CNRA) for all referee development events managed by CNRA at Cal North State Cup events.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative
Provide a quarterly report to the Cal North Board of Directors, developed in consultation with CNRA, with the following data:
YTD referee registration numbers.
A breakdown, when possible, of demographics of the referee pool.
If possible, YTD number of entry level courses hosted by clubs affiliated with Cal North.
YTD number of assessments completed.
Serve as the primary point of contact for any incident reports involving referees, including referee abuse, referee assault, or referee misconduct. Provide a report on any incidents, if necessary, to the Executive Director.
Identify and solicit individuals to sit on any required referee committees, including any disciplinary committees.
Attend quarterly meetings with the Referee Committee and the District Youth Referee Administrators to discuss referee program policies and procedures.
Maintain open lines of communication with the Cal North Executive Director and staff regarding matters specific to the referee program.
Contribute content as requested for any Cal North newsletters or online communications.
When mutually agreeable, attend United States Youth Soccer or U.S. Soccer events or meetings to represent Cal North.
Develop and present an annual referee program budget to the Executive Director.
Copy the Executive Director and the Referee Committee Chairperson on all formal correspondence regarding Cal North referee activities or initiatives.
Referee Program
Oversee the development and implementation of the Game Day Facilitators program, including promotion, advertising and interfacing with clubs and participants.
Liaise with CNRA technical leadership to support referee development activities managed by CNRA at Cal North State Cup events, including:
Provide logistical support when requested.
Solicit engagement from DYRAs when requested.
Represent Cal North at Cal North State Cup events.
Recommend local assignors for Cal North any competitions not directly managed by CNRA.
Oversee the implementation of the annual State Youth Referee of the Year award, including:
Establish criteria for selection of the State Youth Referee of the Year.
Solicit District Youth Referee of the Year nominations from the DYRAs.
Collaborate with the Referee Committee to select the State Youth Referee of the Year winner.
Serve as a liaison between clubs or referee associations affiliated with Cal North and CNRA for the purpose of requesting technical support for referee seminars requested by clubs (not entry level courses).
If interested please email mwilson@calnorth.org
Vacaville United Soccer Club
Director of Recreational Soccer Program
Salary: $10,000 - $18,000
Based on qualifications & Experience
Job Type: Independent Contractor (12 month)
Full Job Description
Status: IC (yearly contract)
Department: Soccer Programming
Reports to: Executive Director & Board of Directors
Location: Vacaville, CA and surrounding areas
Job Summary: Vacaville United Soccer Club is looking to hire one individual to provide youth soccer coaching, coach education, and program administration for youth recreational teams, clubs, camps, clinics, and match day programs in and around the Vacaville region. The Director of Recreational Soccer Programs (DRSP) should be energetic, enthusiastic, patient, responsive, and motived to grow the Vacaville Soccer Community. The DRSP will be responsible for working within VUSC’s Code of Conduct, Rules, by-laws, Philosophy, Culture, Methodology, and all other local Region / State / Country / Federation by-laws. They will create and implement a recreational soccer curriculum and oversee it’s execution. The DRSP will be responsible for collecting recreational registrations, team formation, practice schedules, coach education, game day scheduling, field assignments, managing conflicts, managing day to day operations and game day issues, assigning referees, fill in referee as needed, building the culture of the recreational program, growing the recreational program, hosting Performance centers, staffing all PC’s, clinics, camps, and
additional programs, and all other responsibilities necessary for running a successful program and that of a director.
Successful applicants will have the ability and proven experience to coach, lead, direct, inspire, and work well with others. They will have the ability to coach and manage ages 4 through 18 years of age.
Responsibilities:
- Create a fun and safe environment for all kids!
- Attend all team formation meetings.
- Embody and commit to the program and our club’s philosophy.
- Assist in the completion of all on-site operational duties for training sessions, games, camps, clinics, and tournaments.
- Support the execution of operational and logistical components of training sessions, games, camps, clinics, and tournaments.
- Administrative tasks related to registration, check-in, and preparations of the recreational season.
- Other duties relevant with the position and department may be assigned to you from time to time.
- Attend pre-season orientation even and monthly coaching education meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Coaching qualifications USSF B License / United Soccer Coaches Advanced Diploma / UEFA B License / other foreign equivalent or a combination of license and work experience in the field with success (preferred).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or other related topics. Master’s Degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience coaching, directing, and administering in the field.
- 2 day per week in-person required. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays if necessary. Saturday’s between August and November are necessary work days.
- Strong work ethic, highly motivated, hyper organized, responsive, patient, diplomatic, and excited about contributing to the success of the department and club.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
- Excellent computer skills. Must need to show proficiency with Microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint. Must be proficient with google drive, docs, sheets, slides, etc.
Job Title
District Administrator
Employment Classification
This is a salaried (FLSA Exempt) position with compensatory benefits.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the Executive Director
Job Summary
Under direction of the Executive Director, the District Administrator will be responsible for directing growth in several programs operated within the district. This position will provide assistance for marketing and creating budgets. In addition, this position will be responsible for the following: financial performance of identified programs, planning and implementation of California Select League, District Cup, Jr Cup or Association Cup. The District Administrator will be expected to travel the district to ensure programs and events are best in class for the membership. This position will supervise a variety of employment classifications as determined by the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Technical Requirements
Must be proficient in word and spreadsheet documents; must be willing to learn and become proficient in new software programs as they relate to the operations of Cal North.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Areas of Proficiency Required
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Work Environment
Office hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday,Thursday and Friday.
Due to the nature of this position, the work schedule may vary at times. The job may require occasional work on weekends and outside of normal business hours.
Salary and Benefits
Salary shall be negotiable based on experience.
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