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About Sofive
Sofive Soccer Centers is a nationwide organization that currently operates 22 sports facilities and five youth soccer clubs across 10 States, with more in the pipeline.
Carolina Velocity is seeking a candidate for its Girls Aspire Director position. The Girls Aspire Director is responsible for overseeing the technical and developmental framework of the Aspire League Girls Academy, ensuring a consistent, high-quality environment for player development and competition across all participating clubs.
Aspire League is a competitive youth soccer platform dedicated to providing high-level playing environments, meaningful competition, and holistic player development opportunities for girls across multiple clubs and regions. The league works closely with member clubs to create structured pathways, support coaching education, and elevate standards across the girls' game. This individual will work collaboratively with club leadership, coaching staff, and league administrators to implement development standards, support coach education, and establish a clear pathway for elite female players within the Aspire League structure.
Additionally, the Girls Aspire Director will ensure alignment of technical standards, competition structures, and player development initiatives across all Aspire League member clubs to promote consistency, collaboration, and long-term growth of the girls' game.
The position reports to the Club Executive Director.
Responsibilities
Player Development & Curriculum Implementation
• Develop and implement a club-wide player development framework aligned with best practices in girls' soccer development.
• Provide guidance to coaching staff on age-appropriate training models and player development principles (e.g., USSF, UEFA, or other relevant governing bodies).
• Monitor player development environments across Carolina Velocity teams and provide feedback to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support initiatives that enhance the holistic development of female athletes, including technical, tactical, physical, and psychological components.
Coach Development & Education
• Drive the recruitment, mentoring, and development of qualified girls academy coaches.
• Organize and lead coaching education initiatives including workshops, clinics, and mentorship opportunities focused on the girls' game.
• Promote best coaching practices and ensure alignment with the Aspire League development philosophy.
• Provide guidance and evaluation tools to support coaching effectiveness across member clubs.
League & Program Management
• Work with club leadership to develop long-term strategic plans for the Aspire League Girls Academy.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, competition guidelines, and developmental benchmarks for participating clubs.
• Support club directors and staff with academy structure, team formation processes, and player evaluation frameworks.
• Assist with the organization and oversight of Aspire League Girls Academy events, showcases, and league programming.
Alignment of Carolina Velocity Teams
• Work closely with Technical Director, Executive Director and coaching staff across Carolina Velocity teams to ensure a unified player development philosophy.
• Develop and implement standardized guidelines for training methodology, player evaluation, and academy structure across the league.
• Facilitate collaboration between clubs through coaching forums, shared learning opportunities, and inter-club initiatives.
• Support talent identification and player pathway opportunities within the Aspire League ecosystem.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis on player development and competitive standards within the Girls Academy.
Community Engagement & Parent Communication
• Serve as a key resource for clubs, parents, and players regarding the Aspire League Girls Academy pathway and development model.
• Support educational initiatives that communicate the league's development philosophy and expectations to families.
• Promote the Aspire League mission through engagement with regional soccer communities, clubs, and governing bodies.
• Advocate for the continued growth and visibility of girls' soccer within the Aspire League network.
Competition & Pathway Development
• Work with league leadership to ensure teams compete in appropriate environments that support development and high-level competition.
• Assist in organizing showcase events, league competitions, and talent identification opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with college coaches, scouting networks, and professional environments to support player advancement opportunities.
• Attend league events and matches to evaluate performance standards and provide strategic recommendations.
Qualifications & Experience
• USSF A/B License, UEFA B/A License, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of coaching and leadership experience within the girls' soccer environment.
• Strong knowledge of player development models and long-term athlete development principles.
• Experience in coach education, mentoring, and program leadership.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required for games, events, and league programming.
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is required. A master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with club or league management platforms (e.g., Sprocket, TeamSnap, SportsEngine, PlayMetrics, or similar systems).
• Familiarity with performance analysis, sports science principles, or player monitoring tools is beneficial.
• Strong connections within the college recruitment landscape or women's soccer network are desirable.
• A passion for football and the continued advancement of the girls' game.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish a bonus but not essential).
• Honesty, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to use multiple leadership styles while leading by example.
• Ability to problem solve and think calmly under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills.
Our Benefits
• Competitive base salary and potential performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the Sofive club network.
• Opportunities to shape the future of girls' soccer development across the Carolina Velocity platform.
Other Notes
• This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.
• The role will require evening, weekend, and event-based work.
• Some aspects of travel and event logistics may be required.
Join the Carolina Velocity team and play a key role in shaping the future of girls' soccer development by helping build a competitive, collaborative, and player-centered environment for female athletes across the league.