Technical Director

Columbia Premier Soccer Club (CPSC) is Southwest Washington’s largest and most  established youth soccer program, located directly across the Columbia River from  Portland, Oregon. CPSC currently serves 1,200 competitive players and more than  1,750 recreational players. Its connected pathway extends from U5 recreational soccer  through Junior Academy, Academy and national competition, including Girls Academy  and Boys ECNL, as well as camps, tournaments and college-recruitment support.  CPSC pairs the scale of its programming with exceptional soccer infrastructure. The  Club’s home at Harmony Sports Complex includes four lighted turf fields that support  year-round and evening play, while additional training locations extend CPSC’s reach  across the greater Vancouver community. This combination of strong programs,  extensive facilities and an experienced technical staff gives the next Technical Director  a unique opportunity to shape player, coach and team development across an entire  club pathway. 

CPSC is entering a new phase under General Manager Doug Homer. Doug brings more  than 30 years of experience in youth development, sports management and  organizational leadership, including leading DC Stoddert Soccer and directing  large-scale sports programming, including soccer and futsal programming at The St.  James flagship in northern Virginia. Recruiting the Technical Director is a cornerstone of  his vision to build on CPSC’s strengths and establish the Club as a program of  excellence. The successful candidate will report to a General Manager who  understands the technical side of the game, values clear decision-making authority and  is committed to giving the Technical Director the support and organizational platform to  lead.  Summary  CPSC seeks a Technical Director to serve as the Club’s senior soccer leader. Reporting  to the General Manager, the Technical Director will define and implement CPSC’s  soccer identity, player-development pathway, curriculum framework, coaching system  and competitive structure across recreational and high-performance programs. The role  holds final technical authority over curriculum, player placement, tryouts, team  formation, coach assignments and league placement. 

This is a club-scale leadership position whereas the Technical Director will lead through  Age Group Directors and help to develop those leaders, set clear standards, evaluate  implementation and stay meaningfully connected to the field. Coaches report to Age  Group Directors, who are the first-line technical supervisors. 

Responsibilities  Technical Direction and Player Pathway: Establish, communicate and continually  improve a coherent club-wide playing philosophy, curriculum and strategic youth player  development pathway. Set age and level appropriate outcomes and methods of  evaluation and support. Maintain final authority over player evaluation and placement,  tryouts, team formation and league placement. 

Building Understanding Across Stakeholders: A successful technical director  will be  responsible for communicating ‘upwards’ within the club’s leadership  structure. A measure of success will include how the technical director develops  a close working relationship with the general manager and members of the club’s  Board of Directors as well as the larger club membership. The candidate should  possess demonstrated experience in providing strong leadership to all stakeholders of  the game of soccer (Board members, coaches, players, parents, administration).  

Director and Coach Leadership: Set goals and expectations for Age Group Directors  and evaluate their results. Select and hire coaches within approved budgets and  compensation guidelines, determine coach assignments, and build a consistent system  for onboarding, education, mentoring, observation, feedback and succession. Address  performance concerns promptly and recommend formal personnel actions to the  General Manager for approval. 

Player Evaluation and Competitive Structure: Design fair, well-organized and  understandable evaluation and placement processes. Create meaningful movement  and development opportunities for players, and balance long-term development, competitive performance, team viability and retention. Age Group Directors recommend  league participation and agreements for Technical Director approval. 

Program Leadership: Oversee the technical quality and alignment of recreational  soccer, Junior Academy, Academy and national programs, college recruitment,  tournaments, camps, clinics and related offerings. Represent CPSC on technical  matters with leagues, governing bodies and soccer partners. Work closely with  operations and facilities team members to ensure that all systems and methods support  strong program delivery and achieve organizational priorities. 

Planning, Budgets and Resources: Develop the annual technical budget with  meaningful participation from Age Group Directors responsible for each program. Hold  Age Group Directors accountable for tracking program budgets and explaining material  variances. Prepare staffing plans and allocate coaching, field, equipment, education and  program resources within approved budgets. 

Communication, Culture and Player Welfare: Communicate standards, decisions and  significant changes clearly. Build a professional culture that combines shared standards,  sound judgment and appropriate autonomy. Maintain effective communication and  escalation through directors, coaches and team managers; develop constructive  relationships with players and families; and ensure compliance with CPSC policies and  procedures, U.S. Center for Safe Sport, MAAPP and other relevant governing-body  requirements.   

Requirements  ● Demonstrated senior technical leadership in a large youth soccer club,  professional club or youth Academy, National Team or a comparably complex  player-development environment.  ● A record of developing players, coaches, directors, teams and programs across  multiple ages and competitive levels.  ● Experience leading adults, making staffing decisions, managing performance  concerns and building a high performing, leadership team that achieves  excellence in all phases of the club’s operations.  ● Ability to design and implement a club-wide, long-term athletic development  philosophy, curriculum framework, coach-development system and player  pathway.  ● Strong knowledge of the U.S. youth soccer environment, including leagues,  governing bodies, player identification, competition structures and  college-recruitment pathways.  ● Experience developing program plans and budgets, together with clear  communication, sound judgment, emotional intelligence and the ability to resolve  conflict.  ● Commitment to player welfare, equitable treatment, professional conduct and a  development-centered culture; ability to satisfy required background screening  and player-safety requirements. 

Preferred qualifications include an advanced national coaching credential—such as a  U.S. Soccer A License, Academy Director License, Elite Formation Coaching License,  UEFA A or B license credential or comparable qualification—and experience leading  both in high-performing programs and services. A Bachelor and/or Master’s degree or  diploma in sports management, education, coaching or sports performance is also  highly valued.  

Work Environment and Compensation  This is a full-time, exempt position based in Vancouver, Washington. It requires regular  in-person and on-field work, including evenings and weekends, plus travel for  competitions, league meetings, recruiting and Club responsibilities. 

CPSC is committed to creating a positive and inclusive soccer environment that  supports player development, coaching excellence, and community engagement. We  welcome applicants who are passionate about growing the game and developing  athletes both on and off the field.  

How to Apply  Submit a cover letter and resume to TD_Recruitment@columbiapremier.com by  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026. All applicants will receive a response email confirming  receipt. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  

CPSC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without  unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law. Compensation  

Salary range: $120K-$140K plus performance bonuses. 

Benefits: 

a. Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per year 

b. Paid Sick Leave: Accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 40 hours worked 

c. Healthcare: $500 per month contributed to a Health Reimbursement Account 

(HRA) 

d. Apparel: Club apparel provided annually 

e. Professional Development, as approved by General Manager 

f. Home office expenses reimbursed 

g. Relocation Expense reimbursement