Director of Coaching

Beaumont/Port Arthur (east of Houston), Texas, Position Overview

Gulf Coast Youth Soccer Club (GCYSC) is a full-service club providing a Comprehensive Pathway that includes Competitive, Academy, and Grassroots Recreational levels of play for boys and girls aged 3-18. We are a growing and continuously improving club with a well-maintained 34-acre 26-field complex. GCYSC is seeking a high-energy and passionate individual to fill our opening for a Director of Coaching position.  

The Director of Coaching (DOC ) serves as a full-time, year-round, onsite leader who functions as both a strategic member of the club’s management team and the public face of the Club. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the DOC is responsible for supervising all soccer-related operations and guiding the long-term development of players, coaches, teams, and the club. A core responsibility of this role is to apply, implement, and further develop the club’s established Game Model —a philosophy centered on attacking play, possession?with?a?purpose, and positional play principles designed to be both engaging and educational for players and aesthetically pleasing to watch. The DOC must provide coaches with the tools, curriculum, and support needed to teach this model consistently across all levels.

This position requires strong technical knowledge of soccer, demonstrated experience coaching development, proficiency in leading high-performing teams, and the discipline to hold staff accountable to established standards and performance metrics. The DOC is tasked with advancing player growth, strengthening GCYSC’s existing player base, and ensuring a cohesive, development-focused playing environment. Success in this role requires excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; effective public-speaking capabilities; and the capacity to work effectively with parents and resolve conflict professionally. The DOC should be comfortable representing the club publicly and working closely with families, staff, and community partners. This position follows a non-traditional schedule—including daytime hours, evenings, weekends, some holidays, and occasional travel—and involves regular outdoor work. Opportunities for future advancement are available.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Development & Coaching Leadership

Build and maintain a strong, qualified coaching staff across all club programs by fostering an environment where coaches are challenged, supported, and recognized for their commitment to the club’s vision, culture, and player development philosophy.

Provide the technical leadership necessary to guide and mentor coaches, drawing on a strong soccer background and advanced coaching education.

Plan and deliver internal and external professional development opportunities for coaches at all levels.

Ensure all coaches understand and can effectively teach the club’s Game Model, training methodology, and curriculum.

Meet with coaches monthly to provide guidance, feedback, and alignment.

Provide written evaluations to coaching staff annually (and semi-annually where required).

Support the onboarding, development, and evaluation processes that establish clear standards and expectations for coaches.

Assist in hiring, recommending adjustments to staffing, and making termination recommendations (subject to Board approval).

Culture & Club Identity

Help develop and reinforce a club-wide culture rooted in shared behaviors, values, standards, and expectations that support long-term success for players, coaches, and families.

Ensure the club’s vision, mission, and core values are consistently reflected in the conduct of staff, players, and parents.

Promote a positive, collaborative environment across all campuses and programs.

Maintain strong, open communication and positive relationships with the Board, Directors, coaching staff, team managers, parents, players, and the broader community.

Program Oversight & Soccer Operations

Oversee all soccer programs across assigned campuses, ensuring alignment with the club’s Game Model, methodology, and technical direction.

Provide leadership in the guidance, development, and evaluation of coaching staff.

Work collaboratively with the Technical Director, Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other club authorities on:

Player development programming

Camps and clinics

Club tournaments

Recruitment and retention initiatives

Enhance and implement the club’s coaching education program using a blend of classroom curriculum and on-field application.

Establish and manage an effective player selection process for tryouts; coordinate and oversee tryouts for all age groups and locations.

Develop and manage team training schedules in coordination with age-group and campus coordinators.

Approve tournament schedules for GCYSC teams and assist coaches in selecting appropriate leagues and events.

Ensure all players receive annual evaluations.

Off- Field & Administrative Responsibilities

While the DOC’s primary focus is soccer leadership, collaboration with Operations staff and BOD is essential to executing the club’s overall vision, culture, and long?term strategic plan.

Key administrative responsibilities include:

Advise and assist in implementing the club’s vision and strategic plan.

Maintain and update all player and coach development documents.

Review each program annually to identify opportunities for improvement.

Assist in developing and managing budgets related to coaching, training, and equipment.

Lead the design and delivery of parent education programs, meetings, and resources.

Support efforts to increase registration across all club programs.

Promote the club within the community, including schools, civic groups, and youth organizations.

Plan, organize, and execute assigned process or infrastructure development projects (e.g., documentation, guides, systems that improve player and coach development).

Oversee and help run the club’s two annual tournaments.

Attend monthly Board meetings and provide a monthly technical report.

Serve as the GCYSC representative at league meetings and lead meetings when necessary.

Assist in the development of the annual club budget.

Participate in long-term infrastructure improvement efforts during off?

Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Technical Director, or BOD.

Desired Characteristics, Skills, and Qualifications

Proven experience in technical leadership roles in a youth soccer club environment, with strong leadership, management and administrative capabilities.

Preferred USSF A or B License (or equivalent UEFA or NSCAA Advanced National Diploma) or a demonstrated commitment to obtaining these licenses within 1-3 years.

A bachelor’s degree (business management background a plus but not required).

Strong public speaking skills: ability to speak to coaches, parents, or community groups to help promote the club's vision and goals.

5-10-years coaching experience, with a growth mindset and willingness to pursue congoing coaching education through formal licensing and/or supplemental methodology courses such as TOVO, APFC, or LaLiga Methodology or similar.

Extensive coaching experience at the elite club or professional academy level a plus.

Strong customer service skills for handling disputes and treating family members with care and respect. An ability to set goals and attain them in the time set forth by yourself and the

Must be willing to interact with parents, board members, and the community about the club, our player development philosophy and methodology, and how they will benefit.

This is a full-time on-premises position that includes office hours as well as field hours year-round.

Proficient use of email, social media, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and club management software such as GotSport, Playmetrics, Demosphere, or similar.

Background check and SafeSport certification required.

Other Skills/Abilities

English speaking, Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Please submit a cv, resume, salary requirements and references or questions to Gulf Coast Youth Soccer Club c/o Daryl Miller at info@gcysc.com .

Gulf Coast Youth Soccer Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Diversity of opinions, experiences, and backgrounds is a key asset. Additional Salary Information: This position is expected to be filled between May and July 2026. The salary and benefits offered are competitive and will reflect the candidate's experience. We seek someone who is not only a strong match for our club but also interested in building a long-term home with us and joining the Gulf Coast Soccer community and family.