ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Philadelphia Union operates and competes in Major League Soccer, the top professional league in the United States. Youth development is the core of our mission and the heart of our passion. The Philadelphia Union Academy program is free of charge so Philadelphia’s future players of promise have an opportunity to pursue their passions without the burden of paying to play. Selection into the program is a true accomplishment and the major step in a player’s path to Subaru Park.
The innovative Philadelphia Union Academy program is deeply based in sport science and performance and follows best practices in coaching education. It includes three developmental phases: Junior Academy (U9 - U12), Mid Academy (U13 - U14), Senior Academy (U15 - U17 – Union Development Squad) and targeted scouting as needed as it relates to Philadelphia Union II (NCAA, MLS Next Pro, USL). At all ages, our players are asked to lead by example and embrace the ethos and culture of Philadelphia Union.
The Philadelphia Union Academy was established after studying the models of the most innovative and successful soccer clubs worldwide, Philadelphia Union set about implementing a holistic developmental platform integrating world-class player training and sport science for the youth soccer players of the Greater Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia Union Academy is the renowned soccer platform providing an opportunity for the youngest players to develop a passion for the game, or for an elite academy player on the cusp of professional stardom to pursue excellence, all in the same enriching and nurturing environment. Philadelphia Union Academy has one of the most qualified and skilled staffs in North America, featuring sport science and athletic development training as important resources. The program is overseen by UEFA Pro Licensed Academy Director Tommy Wilson. The Philadelphia Union Academy is based out of YSC Sports in Wayne, PA, and features an innovative, first-of-its-kind soccer specific independent school partner, YSC Academy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Head of Scouting, Academy & Professional Development will be responsible in assisting the Academy Director, effective administration and technical execution of Philadelphia Union Academy’s day-to-day scouting & recruitment needs, including but not limited to overseeing coordination efforts of the Academy’s scouting & recruitment network, strategy, processes, procedures, residency program, assisting in the Union’s residency program along. The position will also include (as needed and when appropriate) targeted scouting as needed as it relates to Philadelphia Union II and the relevant platforms in the domestic landscape (NCAA, MLS Next Pro, USL, etc.) The position will be an integral part of the Philadelphia Union’s professional scouting department and will be fully integrated in the club’s professional pathway’s scouting & recruitment process. Will focus to manage and oversee the scouting and recruitment process of the local, regional, and national domestic market as it relates to high potential players that may potentially fit in the Philadelphia Union Academy development model.
The Head of Scouting, Academy & Professional Development will operate and utilize the same observation, analysis, and reporting structure as the rest of the professional pathway in the Philadelphia Union organization.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.