Youth Programs Specialist

OVERVIEW

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Programs Specialist will manage and oversee the strategic growth, operational execution, and performance of all LAFC Youth Camps, Community Clinics, and other developmental events. This role works cross-collaboratively and cross-functionally, serving as the bridge between internal departments to deliver best-in-class youth soccer experiences for families and players while driving key performance metrics.

This role reports to the Manager, LAFC Foundation.

LAFC is currently operatingon a hybrid work model with a minimum of 2 in-office days per week. Please note that this may vary by role, and your scheduled in-office days are up to the discretion of your supervisor. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct the planning, logistics, curriculum setup, and daily operations for all seasonal camps, community clinics, and positional combines across Southern California.
• Oversee the strategic long-term growth of the Club’s camps, clinics, and youth programs, including but not limited to P&L management, registration metrics, fill-rates, and other financial targets; delivering weekly and monthly growth reports.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships team to ensure complete and accurate fulfillment of partner assets and activation commitments across all camp locations.
• Ideate and coordinate grassroot promotional efforts, digital marketing campaigns, and stadium touchpoint plans to drive registrations.
• Develop and distribute scholarship and free community clinic opportunities for youth from marginalized communities, ensuring equitable opportunity. 
• Align coaching staff, curriculum standards, and youth pathway integration with LAFC’s Model of Game and technical philosophy.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with local school districts, municipal parks & recreation departments, and regional youth leagues across Southern California to foster venue relationships, secure necessary field permits, and drive attendance KPIs.
• Oversee event staff in the execution of camps, clinics, and other developmental community programming. 
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/University required, major in sports management, business administration, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ of experience working with youth sports camps, grassroots soccer programs, or sports event operations.
• Valid USSF Coaching License or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Proven track record in budget management, revenue generation, and achieving registration KPIs.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience working cross-functionally across various teams and objectives. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and interact with players, families, and internal/external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work productively and multi-task in an unstructured fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. 
• Must have reliable transportation to commute and transport inventory to various work locations throughout Southern California at any given notice.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the event calendar requires.

SALARY RANGE  

At LAFC, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience and training. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the compensation range for this role is $72,000 - $75,000per year. 

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  

LAFC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. 

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.