Director of Coaching - Immediate Need

Director of Coaching

Highline Premier FC

Highline Premier FC is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Director of Coaching to lead the club's technical vision, coaching standards, and player-development framework.

The Director of Coaching is HPFC's senior soccer leader and is responsible for establishing a consistent, player-centered approach across all teams and programs. This position directly supervises HPFC's Boys and Girls Directors of Coaching while providing leadership, standards, support, and accountability for the entire coaching staff.

The Director of Coaching works closely with the Executive Director, program directors, coaching staff, and operations team to ensure that HPFC delivers a high-quality developmental experience for players from U8 through U19.

The ideal candidate is an experienced soccer leader who can set a clear technical direction, develop coaches and program leaders, build trust with players and families, and translate the club's mission into consistent daily practice.

Position Details

Position:  Director of Coaching Employment Type:  Part-time, salaried Reports To:  Executive Director Direct Reports:  Boys Director of Coaching and Girls Director of Coaching Functional Responsibility:  Club-wide coaching staff Location:  Burien, West Seattle, and surrounding communities Workload:  Approximately 20 to 30 hours per week, including any assigned team-coaching responsibilities Schedule:  Weekday, evening, and weekend availability is required

Role and Reporting Structure

The Director of Coaching is responsible for the overall direction, quality, performance, and development of HPFC's coaching program.

The Boys and Girls Directors of Coaching serve as the primary supervisors and day-to-day leaders for coaches within their respective programs. The Director of Coaching directly supervises those program directors and remains responsible for ensuring that all coaches meet HPFC's technical, developmental, professional, and cultural standards.

The Director of Coaching establishes club-wide expectations, evaluates program performance, leads coach-development initiatives, and makes staffing and program recommendations in collaboration with the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Club Direction

Establish, communicate, and maintain HPFC's club-wide technical vision, developmental philosophy, curriculum, and playing principles

Ensure technical and developmental standards are consistently applied across boys' and girls' programs, age groups, leagues, and levels of competition

Develop and maintain a clear player pathway from the club's youngest teams through its senior competitive programs

Provide strategic leadership for the continued growth and improvement of HPFC's soccer programs

Evaluate emerging coaching methods, player-development practices, and soccer technologies for appropriate use within the club

Ensure program directors and coaches understand how their work supports HPFC's mission, curriculum, and development model

Maintain alignment across teams competing in Elite Academy, RCL, WPL, and other approved competitions

Program Director Leadership

Directly supervise, support, and evaluate the Boys and Girls Directors of Coaching

Establish clear goals, responsibilities, and performance expectations for each program director

Conduct regular individual meetings with direct reports to review staffing, team performance, player development, and emerging program concerns

Support program directors in managing coaches, resolving performance issues, and implementing club standards

Coordinate work across the boys' and girls' programs to prevent isolation, duplication, or conflicting expectations

Develop leadership capacity among program directors and other potential future club leaders

Provide recommendations to the Executive Director regarding program structure, staffing, compensation, and leadership needs

Coaching Staff Development and Accountability

Maintain responsibility for the quality, performance, development, and professional conduct of HPFC's coaching staff

Establish a consistent club-wide process for coach observation, evaluation, feedback, and professional development

Conduct direct observations of coaches and support program directors in completing regular coach evaluations

Develop improvement plans when coaches are not meeting club expectations

Lead or coordinate coach-education workshops, staff meetings, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative learning activities

Establish coaching-license expectations and support continued coaching education

Participate in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, assignment, retention, and separation of coaches

Ensure coaching assignments reflect player needs, coach qualifications, team level, and organizational priorities

Promote a coaching culture grounded in professionalism, accountability, collaboration, respect, and continued learning

Ensure compliance with SafeSport, background-check, risk-management, licensing, and club-training requirements

Curriculum and Methodology

Develop and maintain a year-round, age-appropriate curriculum aligned with HPFC's technical and philosophical standards

Establish clear learning objectives and developmental priorities for each age group and stage of the player pathway

Provide program directors and coaches with practical tools, session plans, educational resources, and implementation guidance

Monitor curriculum implementation through training observations, staff conversations, and program reviews

Adapt curriculum expectations appropriately for team level, training frequency, competition environment, and player needs

Ensure goalkeeper development, athletic development, and position-specific training are integrated into the broader curriculum

Review and update the curriculum based on player outcomes, coach feedback, and developments within the game

Player Development and Pathways

Oversee HPFC's club-wide approach to player evaluation, placement, advancement, and long-term development

Establish consistent standards and processes for tryouts, roster formation, player movement, and seasonal assessments

Ensure players and families receive useful, developmentally appropriate feedback

Support program directors and coaches in identifying players who may benefit from higher levels of training or competition

Help create pathways into Elite Academy, collegiate soccer, regional identification, national identification, and other appropriate opportunities

Monitor player-development, participation, and retention trends across the club

Evaluate whether team and competition placements are serving the developmental needs of players

Promote a player-centered approach that balances development, appropriate competition, accountability, and enjoyment of the game

Family and Community Engagement

Clearly communicate HPFC's player-development philosophy, competitive pathways, coaching expectations, and technical standards

Support program directors and coaches in communicating effectively with players and families

Participate in family education sessions, club meetings, and program presentations

Address significant technical or coaching concerns that cannot be resolved at the team or program-director level

Represent HPFC professionally with leagues, governing bodies, partner clubs, schools, and community organizations

Support community programming and initiatives that expand access to high-quality soccer experiences

Build trust through clear, consistent, and honest communication

Program Administration and Planning

Collaborate with the Executive Director on annual planning, staffing models, program budgets, and strategic priorities

Provide regular reports regarding coaching performance, program health, player development, staffing needs, and technical initiatives

Work with administrative and operations staff on team formation, scheduling, league participation, tournaments, camps, and seasonal programming

Ensure coaching staff appropriately use PlayMetrics and other required club systems

Maintain accurate records related to coach licensing, evaluations, player-development processes, and program performance

Participate in leadership meetings, strategic planning, and other club-wide initiatives

Assist with the preparation and implementation of annual tryouts and team formation

Support responsible management of coaching payroll, education expenses, equipment, and program resources

About Highline Premier FC

Highline Premier FC is a community-based youth soccer organization serving nearly 500 players from Burien, West Seattle, White Center, Des Moines, and surrounding communities.

HPFC provides a demanding, organized, and nurturing environment for players from U8 through U19. Our teams compete in the Regional Club League, Elite Academy League, and Washington Premier League.

Through the global game of soccer, we teach life lessons, bring communities together, and develop players to become vibrant community ambassadors.

The Director of Coaching plays a central role in ensuring that this mission is reflected in the quality of our coaching, the development of our players, and the experience of our families.

Why Join HPFC

Lead the technical direction of a growing, community-based youth soccer club

Shape a connected player-development pathway across multiple ages and competitive levels

Develop and support an experienced team of program directors and coaches

Work with teams competing in Elite Academy, RCL, and WPL

Help strengthen HPFC's coach-education and player-development systems

Access opportunities for professional development and continued coaching education

Make a meaningful impact on players, coaches, families, and the local soccer community

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. Soccer National B License or equivalent

At least seven years of competitive youth soccer coaching experience

Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or developing professional coaching staff

Experience creating or implementing a club-wide curriculum and player-development framework

Strong understanding of long-term player development and age-appropriate coaching practices

Experience overseeing player identification, evaluation, tryouts, and roster formation

Strong leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills

Ability to provide direct, constructive, and actionable feedback to coaches and program leaders

Ability to communicate professionally with players, families, staff, volunteers, and external partners

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and player or club management platforms

Ability to complete all required background checks, SafeSport training, and risk-management requirements

Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain certification within a timeframe established by HPFC

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Ability to reside in Washington State by the start of employment

Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

U.S. Soccer National A License, United Soccer Coaches advanced diploma, or comparable advanced qualification

Experience serving as a Director of Coaching, Technical Director, or senior program director

Experience in Elite Academy, ECNL, MLS NEXT, RCL, or a comparable competitive environment

Experience leading both boys' and girls' player-development programs

Experience developing other directors or senior coaching leaders

Background in education, sports psychology, youth development, organizational leadership, or adult learning

Experience with program budgeting and strategic planning

Spanish proficiency or other multilingual communication skills

Experience building relationships with schools, community organizations, and soccer governing bodies

Compensation and Benefits

The Director of Coaching position offers a base salary of  $45,000 to $60,000 annually , depending on experience, qualifications, coaching licenses, and organizational leadership experience.

The Director of Coaching may also coach up to two HPFC teams. Each team assignment is compensated separately at a flat rate of  $1,500 per month , or  $18,000 annually per team .

Depending on team assignments, the anticipated annual compensation opportunity is:

Base salary only:  $45,000 to $60,000

Base salary plus one team:  $63,000 to $78,000

Base salary plus two teams:  $81,000 to $96,000

Team assignments are based on club needs, coach qualifications, scheduling capacity, and approval by the Executive Director. Team assignments are not guaranteed from year to year.

Benefits include:

Medical and dental insurance

Access to HPFC's 401(k) retirement plan with a club matching contribution

Washington State paid sick leave

Education reimbursement for approved job-related courses, coaching licenses, diplomas, and professional-development programs

Reimbursement for approved mileage, tolls, and authorized business travel

Professional-development and continuing education opportunities

Eligibility, enrollment periods, employee contributions, matching amounts, and other benefit terms are governed by the applicable benefit plans and HPFC policies.

Work Schedule

This position is expected to require approximately  20 to 30 total hours per week , including Director of Coaching responsibilities and any assigned team-coaching responsibilities.

The schedule is not a traditional Monday-through-Friday schedule. Regular availability is required during weekday business hours, weekday evenings, and weekends.

Hours will fluctuate throughout the soccer year. Some weeks may require fewer hours, while tryouts, tournaments, league events, staff development, and other peak periods may require additional evening or weekend work.

Team coaching typically requires approximately four to twelve hours per week, depending on the training schedule, matches, tournaments, travel, and seasonal programming.

The Director of Coaching is expected to manage their schedule in coordination with the Executive Director while remaining available for staff leadership, administrative responsibilities, training sessions, matches, meetings, and club events.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

Standing, walking, observing, demonstrating, and coaching for extended periods

Working outdoors in varying weather and field conditions

Occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 35 pounds

Traveling between HPFC fields, matches, meetings, and club events

Working in field, office, and remote environments

Maintaining regular evening and weekend availability

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Highline Premier FC is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired by Highline Premier FC must verify their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification documentation.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Highline Premier FC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, organizational needs, and applicable law.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives. Women, nonbinary applicants, people of color, LGBTQIA+ applicants, people with disabilities, and members of historically underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

Highline Premier FC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Highline Premier FC is at will. This means either the employee or Highline Premier FC may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.

This job description summarizes the general duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to list every activity, assignment, or working condition associated with the role. HPFC may adjust responsibilities based on organizational and program needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and professional references through HPFC's designated online application process.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://highlinepremier.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1821553-365202.html