Team Operations - Academy Team Administrator

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About Orlando City and Orlando Pride:
With two major professional teams, Orlando City and Orlando Pride, the Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) has established itself as one of the preeminent Clubs in professional soccer.

Orlando City joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the league's 21st franchise in November 2013, becoming the first MLS team in the Southeast. The Lions began league play in March 2015. In 2019, Orlando City re-launched Orlando City B (OCB) to bridge the gap between its successful youth development academy and the First Team.

The Orlando Pride, OCSC's National Women's Soccer League franchise, began play in 2016 - bringing professional women's soccer to Orlando for the first time.

Orlando City and Orlando Pride play at Exploria Stadium, a 25,500-seat soccer-specific stadium built in 2017 and located in the heart of Downtown Orlando.

With a footprint across the central Florida region and a roster comprised of international and home-grown talent, Orlando City and Orlando Pride boasts global relevance through its assemblage of world-class athletes.

TITLE: Academy Team Administrator DEPARTMENT: Team Operations
REPORTS TO: Director, Soccer Operations FLSA: Full Time; Exempt

WHAT SETS YOU APART The Team Administrator will work closely with the Director, Soccer Operations, Academy Director and Academy Coaches in performing a variety of tasks supporting the Orlando City Academy. The Team Administrator will assist in the implementation of new and ongoing initiatives and collaborate to align administrative processes with the OCB and MLS Administrative staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work closely with the Director, Soccer Operations, and Academy Director, to oversee communication and scheduling with the Technical, Medical, Administrative and Operational staff of the club.
• Communicate with Academy player's parents in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Work closely with the Director, Soccer Operations to ensure collaboration between business matters and team operations.
• Lead all communications on sporting protocols, operations, and administrative processes with the Academy.
• Liaise between the team and front office staff for Academy related requests.
• Manage player and coach registrations, training tracking and compliance with MLS Next.
• Oversee the player onboarding process for new players and staff joining the team and advise on appropriate suggestions that elevate the professionalism of the onboarding process
• Work with the Club's Human Resources Department on compliance matters.
• Oversee the team's travel requirements for all road games.
• Oversee all game and league related protocols.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of player housing accommodations including host family housing agreements, the set-up, monitoring, and terminating of host family housing agreements etc.
• Representing the Club at games and being the key point of contact on team operational matters during local games.
• Work with the Director, Soccer Operations on management of the Soccer Operations budget including budget v actual analysis, re-forecasting and budgeting for the following season.
• Assist the Director, Soccer Operations with submission of invoices for the Soccer Operations Department.
• Assist the Director, Soccer Operations with management of the Soccer Operations Concur reports and credit card spending management.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS It's never just a job at Orlando City SC. It's a way of life. We live and breathe soccer. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Enthusiastic and energetic team player.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic and friendly demeanor.
• Knowledge of U.S. Soccer.
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work productively under pressure and be consistently proactive.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and all Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, within a team atmosphere.

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.

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