Elite Goalkeeping Director

CLUB VISION A destination youth soccer club serving 12,000 youth soccer players across 100 miles of Colorado, Rapids Youth Soccer focuses on “Developing Remarkable Coaches” through its purpose of "The Heart Behind the Crest." The Club’s commitment revolves around a comprehensive player development process encompassing both on-field skills and off-field growth. We aim to instill a lifelong passion for the game and equip players, coaches, and staff with the skills acquired during their Rapids journey to excel in all their endeavors. POSITION VISION The Elite Goalkeeper Director is a full-time position that focuses on player development, club-wide consistency across regions, and clear communication. It supports the holistic player pathway and education specific to Goalkeepers. The Elite GK Director guides CRYSC Elite Boys & Girls Goalkeepers through the player development pathway by providing oversight into goalkeeper placement, daily on-field specialized training, seasonal match analysis, and regular player evaluations. This role represents all goalkeepers in the Elite region in communications and interactions with member families. The position is committed to the detailed nature of preparation and planning, player-centered training environments, game-day support, and reflection conducive to goalkeeping environments. Exemplify and actively promote the Club’s methodology and player development philosophy through coaching, communication, and team interactions. Additional expectations include serving as regular administrative support to CRYSC team coaches, directors, and regional administrators. This role is also responsible for collaborating on and conducting coaching education across Elite and other regional programs. CORE VALUES Enjoyment First – Stay positive and know that with adversity comes growth. Find joy in the challenges, the small details, the strategy, and the day-to-day. Win Within – Being the best is the only way forward in everything we do, personally or as a Club. Support the objective of becoming a destination youth soccer club in our region and the country. In and Up – Support the Club’s pursuit of constant development, education, and improvement of all we encounter – internally and externally. Keep it Simple, Keep it Small – Work to simplify big thoughts, large expectations, and ambiguous strategies into strategic and club-wide execution. Moment of Truth – Recognize the importance of each interaction, process, decision, and communication within your role. "Create remarkable experiences" is the role’s mantra. Own It – Work to provide solutions instead of waiting for answers. Own the successes and failures of your region/program, encouraging ownership down to the most minor details. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Operational: Provide administrative support during the season, including weekly communication to goalkeeping families. Be the main point of contact for all daily Elite Region goalkeeper program questions and support Assist in the execution of the Club’s goalkeeper development plan and support its implementation across the Elite Region’s programs (Pre-Elite, ECNL) Oversee the day-to-day planning and implementation of goalkeeper training sessions for all 11U-19U ECNL & Pre-Elite goalkeepers. Coordinate the inter and intra-region movement of CRYSC Elite (11U-19U) goalkeepers in collaboration with Directors of Coaching and Regional Goalkeeping Directors. Ensure that all teams have a goalkeeper for scheduled matches and tournament play. Lead the USL2, USLW, USLA, goalkeeping strategy for both players and staff. Work closely with Rapids Academy Goalkeeping staff to coordinate movement of Elite Boys GKs into the Academy environment, and vice versa Organize and conduct annual kickarounds, tryouts, and team placement events. Evaluate goalkeeper performance in both training and match settings using objective criteria. Utilize CRYSC Elite Hudl programs to provide video analysis and feedback. Conduct post-season evaluation meetings with every competitive goalkeeper at least 2x per year (and additionally as needed or requested). Attended weekly technical meetings for Elite Boys and Elite Girls programs, providing updates, insights, and feedback to support ongoing programming. Plan and implement off-season goalkeeping camps with the objective of continuing the CRYSC goalkeeping curriculum during the Winter and Summer months Maintain regular “office hours” Monday through Friday. Provide availability to players and families to meet as needed. Ensure all Elite goalkeepers have an active Individual Development Plan (IDP) aligned with the Club’s framework and seasonal evaluation process. SUPERVISORY Recruit and integrate goalkeeping coaches for assistant and support roles, with approval of the Elite Boys & Girls Directors and the Elite Technical Director. Oversee "GK Apprentice Coach Program" which can offer HS boys and girls a volunteer opportunity as role models and mentors. EDUCATIONAL Serve as a point of contact for Regional Directors of Coaching, Team Coaches, and Membership when it relates to goalkeeper education, both on and off the field. Within the scope of the goalkeeping program, support the Club’s vision to “Develop Remarkable Coaches” Inform and educate team coaches on goalkeeper program processes, policies, and procedures. Personally participate in professional development opportunities through on & off-field offerings, CRYSC coaching education, and additional interactive programming (coaching seminars, professional licenses, international immersion) Advise and guide college-bound goalkeepers in their recruiting process. Serve as a liaison between collegiate coaches and CRYSC athletes. Collaborate with the College Placement Program (CPP) Director. SKILLS FOR SUCCESS Significant goalkeeper coaching experience in both small and large settings USSF and/or USC coaching certifications. Goalkeeping Certifications are preferred. Ability to deliver coaching education to both coaches and the membership Understanding of modern goalkeeper training techniques and methodology Goalkeeper development strategies and implementation Organizational skills Versatile and efficient communication skills for players of all ages and stages Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment Ability to coordinate across multiple programs, coaches, and directors Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Coaching Staff recruitment, management, and retention Ability to design training sessions via Sport Session Planner program. Proficiency in Google Suite programs (Gmail, Drive, Slides, Forms). #J-18808-Ljbffr