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The ECNL Technical Director is responsible for management, maintenance and implementation of the ECNL program in the U12-U19 ages and all Pre-ECNL teams.  The ECNL Director shall at all times conduct his duties and report directly to the Director of Coaching.  

The U16-U19 Boys Director of Coaching will be responsible for the management and oversight of all U16-U19 teams and coaches in Rio Rapids Soccer Club and will implement the philosophy and curriculum of the Club.  This position will be responsible for ensuring quality development of male players of all ages and levels within the U16-U19 age range. They will be responsible for understanding customer feedback, driving continuous improvement and acting as a leader to implement improvements.

This is a full-time position reporting directly to the Director of Coaching  

Major objectives

• Lead implementation of Rio Rapids Mission through player development pathways within the ECNL and U16-U19 ages.
• Oversee Staff development and management in the ECNL and U16-U19 ages.
• Create a positive culture that builds a mindset growth amongst the players, coaches and staff.

Job Functions

Player Development 

• Develop a club wide direction for the ECNL teams to include
  • Style of play
  • Training Methodology
  • Incorporating Video analysis
  • Evaluating Fitness/strength program 
• Develop with the ECNL staff training schedules and seasonal plan.  
• Establish regular dialogue with Co Rapids DA on curriculum and season planning 

Team Recruitment/Selection/Formation process

• Run Tryouts
• Oversight of Non Rio Rapids player recruitment list U11-U17
• Oversight of Rio Rapids players that need opportunities with ECNL Pool - create list U13-U17
• Create ECNL presentation for recruitment of Non-Rio rapids players/parents
• Oversight of U18/U19 Plan for players/team each year (team play as mixed team or not)
• Organize with the ECNL coaches club's ECNL tryout process (date, location, marketing)

Parent/Player Education Program

• Develop ECNL Parent/Player Education Program as needed

Marketing/Communication

• Oversee ECNL web page
• Communicating player and team accomplishments for social media and web site posts
• Oversight of Marketing any ECNL tryouts
• Communication with staff and teams regarding ECNL news

Game day week meetings

• Session planning
• Game plan for opponent
• Scouting reports

Additional Responsibilities

• Director expected at all events & games
• Create ECNL budget every year
• Attend all league meetings
• Input all game schedules in TGS 
• Send out visiting team info
• Confirm all logistics during week of all home and away games
• Game day reminder and responsibilities of head coaches
• Week of events staff go over 
• Session plan
• Game plan for opponent
• Scouting reports
• Gatorade/cups/tables (Hosting)
• Print game day cards - Thursdays prior to all games
• Collect game reports after home games - keep at office
• Score input
• Red cards notification

• Make field are reserved for ECNL season
• Referee Scheduling
• Trainer Scheduling
• Hosting E-mail to teams
• Hosting E-mail to Staff

Travel

• Director expected at all events

U16 -19 Boys’s Director include the following general areas:

• Head coach teams as assigned for duration of fall & spring seasons
• Staff coaching for duration of fall and spring seasons as assigned
• Monitor and evaluate all boys teams U16 through U19
• Communication, Education & Implementation of Age Group Objectives, Organization & Outcomes
• Implementing Rapids Curriculum with U16-U19 coaches/teams
• Communication & Implementation of Let us Play Campaign
• Manage & Evaluate all U16-U19 Staff coaches, complete annual performance & career planning meetings with all coaches 
• Hold U16-U19 Coaches Meeting to review plans, age group objectives & direction for age group:
• Identify and recruit players and teams from New Mexico and surrounding areas  
• Assist the U11-U15 Director in the transition from U15 to U16 for all Rio Rapids SC boys teams in those age groups
• Recommend and advise on intra-club transfers, Club pass and playing up & training up opportunities
• Communicate with all boys team coaches U-16 through U-19 on a weekly basis during the season
• Ensure coaches completing player evaluations at U16 through U17 prior to tryouts 
• Ensure U16-U19 coaches are following club guidelines regarding the college process, ensuring RRSC’s college placements remain consistent
• Attend Directors of Coaches meetings 
• Coordinate with Rio Rapids U19 staff to ensure full player pool potential
• Attend all coach education within your age groups

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years coaching experience at the youth level, in a club setting or an elite player development environment.
• USSF ‘B’ Coaching License (current) or the equivalent.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and adhere to defined performance deadlines.
• Ability to work well within a diverse group of leaders, with high levels of autonomy and to be able to deliver professional communication, written and verbal. 
• A positive approach and a commitment the RRSC philosophy of development first for all players within our membership and programs.
• We are looking for someone to start this fall -  need to be a resident or have current work visa for consideration

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

Job Type: Full-time

Start Date - Now through Jan 1st 2024

Salary range of $42,000-$50,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits include: company subsidized health (90%), dental insurance (90%), life insurance/Long Term Disability, company cell phone, and retirement plan.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants can send their cover letter and resume (including 2-3 references) to Jason Moran at jason.moran@riorapids.org.

About Rio Rapids Soccer Club

Rio Rapids SC has been serving the Albuquerque and surrounding communities since 2001. New Mexico’s premier youth soccer club fielding boys and girls players 4 through 19 years old. Rio Rapids Soccer Club is a Non-Profit Soccer Club whose teams participate in the Girls Academy, Boys ECNL, USYSA National League and USYSA National League Desert Conference, and locally in the Duke City Soccer League. The Rio Rapids Soccer Club is part of the Co Rapids Alliance Program. The Co Rapids Alliance was established to create a working relationship between existing youth soccer clubs that will benefit soccer development through shared resources. As a member of the Co Rapids Alliance, our players will have direct access to the Colorado Rapids Development Academy through visible scouting and direct coaching and curriculum ties.

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