Strategic Player Growth Lead, Men's Soccer

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks a Director of Player Development for Men's Soccer to support student-athletes' athletic, academic, personal, and professional growth, working closely with coaching staff. This wage position focuses on development, performance tracking, video analysis, and collaboration across athletics departments.

The role is limited to 1500 hours per year with no leave benefits, and requires a strong commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes in a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Some working knowledge of the sport program to be supported.
• Licensure: None.

Responsibilities

• Employee development: Support individual player development and help student-athletes set and work toward athletic and personal goals.
• Performance tracking: Coordinate with sports science staff to monitor fitness data, workload, and recovery metrics.
• Performance analysis: Review match and training footage to identify areas for individual and team improvement.
• Video analysis: Record, organize, and edit match and training footage for player development and coaching review.
• Tactical support: Assist coaching staff with opponent analysis, match preparation, and review of team performance.
• Academic & personal development: Support student-athletes in their academic, personal, and professional growth and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Professional development: Assist with career preparation, leadership development, and opportunities that prepare student-athletes for life after college.
• Collaboration: Work with coaching, sports science, strength and conditioning, athletic training, academic support, and other Athletics staff to support the overall development of student-athletes.

Job description

The University of Virginia seeks a Director of Player Development for Men's Soccer to support student-athletes' athletic, academic, personal, and professional growth, working closely with coaching staff. This wage position focuses on development, performance tracking, video analysis, and collaboration across athletics departments.

The role is limited to 1500 hours per year with no leave benefits, and requires a strong commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes in a competitive