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Posted: 27-Dec-25

Location: Dubuque, Iowa

Type: Full-time

Salary: $72,000–$76,000,

Categories:

Operations Operations - Administrative Support Operations - Facility Management Operations - Player Development

Coaching Diploma:

United Soccer Coaches National United Soccer Coaches Premier United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching

Salary Details:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Preferred Education:

4 Year Degree Executive Director of Soccer (EDS) – Job Description

Club: Dubuque Soccer Club (DSC)
Title: Executive Director of Soccer (EDS)
Reports to: DSC Board of Directors (President)
Status: Full-time, exempt; evening/weekend work required (training, matches, festivals, events)
Salary Range: $72,000–$76,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Primary Focus: Academy leadership and club-wide soccer operations; also coaches two teams each cycle—one girls, one boys (age groups determined annually).

Note: This role is designed to grow with the club. Responsibilities may be expanded or adjusted over time by the Board of Directors as DSC evolves (e.g., new facilities, programs, or leagues).

Mission of the Role

Lead DSC’s soccer operations with an Academy-first approach that delivers high-quality player development, aligned coaching, and positive family experiences—while partnering with the board on growth, sponsorships, DSC’s capital campaign for an indoor training facility, and overall community presence.

Core Responsibilities

(approximate scope & time)

1. Academy Leadership & Coordination (≈40%)

Own Academy operations (U8–U18): annual planning, tryouts/placements, rostering, training cadence (typically 2x/week), and league/tournament scheduling consistent with EIYSL/CDL frameworks and travel profiles.

Plan and coordinate friendlies and supplemental matches across Academy teams to support development goals while respecting player workload and travel constraints.

Appoint and supervise Age Group Coordinators; align session plans, periodization, and matchday standards.

Ensure a consistent technical methodology and style of play across game formats (5v5, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 as applicable).

Oversee player pathways from Developmental → Academy; collaborate with the Developmental Director on identification, evaluation, and communication to families.

2. Coaching & Team Management (≈25%)

Serve as Head Coach for two Academy teams (one boys, one girls) each seasonal cycle (age groups set annually in partnership with the Board).

Provide on-field leadership: session design, training organization, feedback (including film where appropriate), match management, and player evaluations.

Mentor assistant coaches; model positive sideline behavior, player-first culture, and alignment with DSC’s values.

3. Coach Development & Quality Assurance (≈10%)

Recruit, onboard, and evaluate coaches; establish a realistic professional development plan (e.g., USSF / United Soccer Coaches pathways).

Lead in-house clinics and workshops; build and maintain a shared practice library and game-model reference.

Conduct periodic training and match observations to ensure standards, methodology, and playing style are being implemented consistently.

4. Board Partnership, Administration & Compliance (≈10%)

Attend Board meetings as requested; provide monthly soccer operations updates, including key performance indicators (KPIs).

Coordinate with the Registrar and Director of Managers on rosters, carding, league registrations, communications, and logistics.

Ensure compliance with SafeSport, concussion protocols, background checks, and all league/regulatory requirements.

Align the annual Academy calendar (Fall/Winter/Spring) with facility availability, league schedules, and major club events.

5. Community, Sponsorship, Capital Campaign & Events (≈10%)

Partner with the Board’s Marketing/Communications and Fundraising leads on storytelling, sponsorships, and community outreach.

Play a key soccer-operations role in DSC’s capital campaign for the new indoor training facility, including:

Providing technical input on facility needs (fields, training spaces, equipment).

Helping model program usage (winter training, futsal, camps, clinics).

Supporting presentations to potential donors and community partners from a soccer perspective.

Attend DSC festivals, club-wide tournaments, and major events; serve as a visible and approachable point of contact for families and partners.

6. Developmental Program Collaboration (≈5%)

Maintain strong integration with the Developmental Program (all games local at the DSC Complex).

Align:

Player identification and recommendations for Academy.

Parent education around the Academy pathway (when is Academy a good fit, expectations, etc.).

Support occasional shared events (festivals, Academy “guest sessions,” Developmental coach education).

Qualifications Licensure:

USSF B License (preferred) or minimum USSF C License.

United Soccer Coaches advanced diplomas are a plus.

Experience:

5+ years of youth coaching, including head coach experience at competitive levels.

2+ years in a role leading or mentoring coaches (DOC / Technical Director / Age Group Coordinator / similar).

Demonstrated ability to build curriculum, run tryouts/placements, manage multi-team operations, and coordinate leagues, tournaments, and friendlies.

Skills & Traits:

Strong communicator with comfort presenting to boards, parents, and community partners.

Organized and detail-oriented; able to manage calendars, schedules, and competing priorities.

Collaborative approach to working with Registrar, Team Managers, and Marketing/Fundraising volunteers.

Proficiency with club and league platforms (e.g., registration systems, scheduling tools) and basic analytics for player development and program evaluation.

Compliance:

Must pass a background check.

Current SafeSport and concussion training (or ability to obtain prior to start).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Dubuque Soccer Club does not sponsor work visas now or in the future.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

(tracked & reported quarterly)

Academy growth & retention: Players per age band, including transitions from Developmental to Academy.

Coach development: Licensure progress, retention, and participation in internal clinics/education.

Training & game standards: Observed session quality; ratio of ball-touch minutes; consistency with DSC game model.

Scheduling execution: League and tournament plans executed on time. Quality and quantity of friendlies scheduled relative to development goals. Travel maintained within DSC’s agreed-upon target profiles.

Parent & player experience: Survey feedback (NPS or similar), communication responsiveness, retention.

Fundraising & sponsorship impact: Support provided to sponsorship activations, events, and the indoor facility capital campaign.

Workload & Availability

Evening and weekend presence during competitive seasons is expected, including regular training sessions, home/away matches, festivals, and host events.

Occasional regional travel for CDL/EIYSL matches, showcases, and coaching education.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned in consultation with the Board as the club grows (e.g., expanded facilities, new programs, additional leagues).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to President@DubuqueSoccer.org by close of business on January 30th.

Qualifications Licensure:

USSF B License (preferred) or minimum USSF C License.

United Soccer Coaches advanced diplomas are a plus.

Experience:

5+ years of youth coaching, including head coach experience at competitive levels.

2+ years in a role leading or mentoring coaches (DOC / Technical Director / Age Group Coordinator / similar).

Demonstrated ability to build curriculum, run tryouts/placements, manage multi-team operations, and coordinate leagues, tournaments, and friendlies.

Skills & Traits:

Strong communicator with comfort presenting to boards, parents, and community partners.

Organized and detail-oriented; able to manage calendars, schedules, and competing priorities.

Collaborative approach to working with Registrar, Team Managers, and Marketing/Fundraising volunteers.

Proficiency with club and league platforms (e.g., registration systems, scheduling tools) and basic analytics for player development and program evaluation.

Compliance:

Must pass a background check.

Current SafeSport and concussion training (or ability to obtain prior to start).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Dubuque Soccer Club does not sponsor work visas now or in the future.

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Dubuque Soccer Club The Dubuque Soccer Club (DSC) is a 501c3 non-profit youth soccer organization based in Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque is Iowa’s oldest city and is among the oldest settlements west of the Mississippi River, bordering Illinois and Wisconsin. More about the Dubuque area can be found here: https://www.greaterdubuque.org/pdfs/RelocationGuide_10-2022_Web.pdf DSC is a community-based club with affordable player fees. We offer recreational, developmental and academy programs. Our developmental program, run by the Director of Developmental, is offered in the Spring, Summer, and Fall; serving 400+ U5 to U9 players with a weekly Play-Practice-Play format and supplemental practice for the U9’s. Our developmental teams play under the Iowa Soccer League. Our Academy program has 200+ players in eight age divisions from U9 to U19 (four girls and four boys). Academy teams play competitive travel soccer in eastern and central Iowa. The U9-U12 Academy teams play in the Eastern Iowa Youth Soccer League and the U13-U19 Academy teams play in the Coaches Development League. We routinely recruit assistant coaches from three colleges in town: Clarke College, Loras College, and the University of Dubuque. Connections working at Dubuque Soccer Club https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21934035/executive-director-of-soccer Return to Search Results