Coordinator, Academy Operations

Red Bull New York; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Red Bull New York is seeking a Coordinator, Academy Operations to run day-to-day academy operations, ensuring smooth scheduling, compliance, and equipment needs across all age groups. This role supports a high-performance environment through planning, communication, and cross-department collaboration.

The coordinator will lead matchday logistics for home games, manage travel, training schedules, and serve as a liaison among coaches, players, and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience working in an elite sporting environment.
• Strong understanding of youth player development and the operational needs of an academy setting.
• Experience with team management platforms (e.g., Teamworks).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex travel, scheduling, and equipment logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all matchday logistics and on-site operations for home matches.
• Lead scheduling and communication of training, matches, and events.
• Serve as primary administrative and operational liaison among coaches, staff, players, families.
• Manage all player and staff kit and equipment operations, including sizing, distribution, collection, gear washing, storage, and replenishment.
• Manage inventory tracking and ordering, maintaining stock levels and forecasting future needs.

Skills

Team management

Organizational skills

Teamworks proficiency

Tools

Teamworks

Job description

About The New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

About The New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Academy Operations executes the day-to-day operations of the Academy, ensuring smooth logistical and administrative execution across all age groups. This role is critical in delivering a high-performance environment by managing scheduling, compliance, and equipment needs for players, families, and staff. The Coordinator supports the overall efficiency and professionalism of the Academy through consistent communication, planning, and collaboration across departments.

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Responsibilities

Lead and execute all matchday logistics and on-site operations for RBNY home matches, including team arrivals/departures, locker rooms, field and bench set-up, warm-up areas, hydration, medical spaces, and overall facility readiness. Lead scheduling and communication of training, matches, and events through Teamworks. Serve as primary administrative and operational liaison among coaches, staff, players, families. Manage all player and staff kit and equipment operations, including sizing, distribution, collection, gear washing, storage, and replenishment to ensure all training, matchday, travel, and event needs are met. Manage inventory tracking and ordering, maintaining accurate stock levels, monitoring usage and equipment requirements, forecasting future needs, and placing timely orders to ensure essential kit and equipment are always available and aligned with team requirements.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Minimum of three years of experience working in an elite sporting environment
• Strong understanding of youth player development and the operational needs of an academy setting
• Experience with team management platforms (e.g., Teamworks)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex travel, scheduling, and equipment logistics

You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company. Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.

Red Bull New York provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, health and wellness benefits, and a paid time-off program.

The salary range for this position is $54,000-$56,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified.

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.