Strategic Youth Programs Operations Lead

Loudoun United Football Club; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun United FC, in partnership with VA Revolution SC, seeks a Program Manager, Operations to lead youth programs including USL-Y/A and academy offerings. You will own budgets, scheduling, staff onboarding, and on-site game day operations to ensure smooth delivery across the pathway.

You will collaborate with the technical team, manage vendors, forecast costs, and coordinate marketing and communications for families and players involved in the programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; startup experience preferred.
• Strong administrative and scheduling capabilities with data tracking.
• Proficient with registration software and sports-management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with players, parents, staff and partners.

Responsibilities

• Financial accountability: manage program budgets, revenue and expenses to meet targets.
• League compliance and governance: oversee registration, rosters and scheduling to avoid penalties.
• Partner with Technical Team Lead on roster management, staffing and program curriculum.
• Manage part-time/season staff; hire, train and supervise onsite operations.
• Game day operations: support USL-Academy and other home events; assist W/ road events.
• Vendor management: oversee apparel suppliers, budgeting and procurement timelines.
• Year-round program lead: develop forecasts, costs, and staffing for each program.
• Marketing collaboration: define objectives and support program launches.
• Logistics and communications: draft family/player communications and schedules.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff management

Registration software

Team coordination

Communication

Supply chain

Tools

PlayMetrics

Got Sport

League Apps

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Loudoun United FC, in partnership with VA Revolution SC, seeks a Program Manager, Operations to lead youth programs including USL-Y/A and academy offerings. You will own budgets, scheduling, staff onboarding, and on-site game day operations to ensure smooth delivery across the pathway.

You will collaborate with the technical team, manage vendors, forecast costs, and coordinate marketing and communications for families and players involved in the programs.