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    Goalkeeper Manager, Extended National Teams

    Atlanta, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3w ago
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    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. That is 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 U.S.

    U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. 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

    Reporting directly to the Head of Goalkeeping, the Extended National Team Goalkeeper Manager will be responsible for educating, equipping, and developing our top talents through age-appropriate, skill-building approaches with the goal of grooming players to play for our Senior Extended National Teams. This role requires the implementation of coaching expertise, excellent in-person and remote communication skills, and collaboration with peers in identifying, selecting, developing, and transitioning talents through the player pathway and from other forms of the game.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Reports to the Head of Goalkeeping
    • Collaborates with the Director of Extended National Teams (Technical & Leadership), Beach, Futsal and Extended Head Coaches and Technical staff to create the best aligned environment for our players within US Soccer set structure and processes (THE U.S. WAY) Serves as the Goalkeeper Coach across Extended National Teams as needed
    • Works to support and lead a high-performance environment for the Extended National Teams
    • Oversee the individual development and performance environment for goalkeepers
    • Creates the conditions for an optimal on and off-the-field performance for players
    • Commits to delivering consistently to players the vision, mission, and objectives of U.S. Soccer and the overarching sporting strategy
    • Ability to align and deliver the USSF Player Development Philosophy – The U.S. WAY language (cultural anchors, performance anchors, game model, methodology, etc.)
    • Delivers the US Player pathway document outlining our areas of focus for all ages and stages of the program
    • Works collaboratively with the Talent ID department to identify, report, record, and select high potential players across the pathway
    • Contributes to the overall talent identification audit process providing outstanding player insights to support the player decision process of player selection
    • Responsible for the international development of elite Beach, Futsal and Extended players of our country
    • Ensures all national team goalkeepers within their care have an up to date and robust IDP
    • Delivers with excellence and in line with the “plan, perform, reflect, refine” model
    • Engages in the process of robust post-camp reviews with the Head of Extended National Teams (Technical & Leadership) and Head of Goalkeeping and adopts the personal development plan accordingly
    • Drives a culture of building outstanding players, staff, and club relationship
    • Supports the US Soccer club engagement program with regular strategic club and player in-club visits
    • Upon request of the Head of Extended National Teams and Head of Goalkeeping, contribute to the US Soccer Coaching Education Programs

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    U.S. Soccer

    U.S. Soccer is the national governing body for the sport of soccer in the United States. It oversees the men's and women's national teams, as well as youth and amateur soccer.

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