Boys Director, ECNL Boys Director; U13–U19

Boys Director, ECNL Boys Director (U13–U19)

Santa Rosa United Soccer Club (SRU)

Location: Santa Rosa, CA (in-person)

Position Type: Salaried, exempt

Compensation: $75,000–$120,000 annually

Time Commitment: Full Time

Reports To: Executive Director

Start Date: May 1st, 2026

Santa Rosa United Soccer Club (SRU) is seeking a Boys Director, ECNL Boys Director to provide leadership, coordination, and technical oversight for all boys teams competing in the U13–U19 age groups.

This role serves as the primary programmatic and technical leader for the boys' 11v11 pathway, ensuring consistent player development standards, strong coaching support, alignment with competitive standards, and professional communication with families. The Boys Director works in close collaboration with the Executive Director and broader leadership team to deliver a high‑quality experience across ECNL and non‑ECNL boys programming.

• Provide leadership and technical oversight for all boys teams U13–U19, including ECNL and non‑ECNL programming
• Support and guide boys coaches in alignment with SRU’s technical philosophy, standards, and curriculum
• Facilitate regular staff meetings and ongoing communication with boys' coaches
• Assist with tryouts, player identification, recruitment, and roster planning for the boys' pathway
• Oversee player movement recommendations, discovery players, and guest player processes in collaboration with SRU leadership
• Serve as the primary liaison for boys ECNL programming with leagues, opposing clubs, and internal stakeholders
• Support the college recruitment process for older boys' players through education and coordination
• Attend league meetings, showcases, and designated events as required
• Communicate proactively and professionally with parents regarding program structure, expectations, and seasonal priorities
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Technical Director (if established), Academy Director, and operations staff to ensure alignment and clarity
• Coaching 1-2 teams within the ECNL is an additional commitment included within this scope

• Significant coaching and leadership experience within a youth soccer environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and develop coaching staff
• Strong communication skills with coaches, families, and internal stakeholders
• Organized, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities across a competitive season
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the soccer calendar
• Comfort using club management, scheduling, and communication platforms

• USSF A or B License, or equivalent professional experience
• Three or more years of experience in a technical leadership role (Director of Coaching, Program Director, or similar)
• Experience working within ECNL or other high‑level competitive platforms
• Experience supporting college recruitment education for players and families

This role is in‑person and requires on‑field presence. The time commitment is full‑time, with increased hours during peak competitive periods, such as tryouts, league play, showcases, and tournaments.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter (preferred)

Applications may be submitted via Linked In, applicable job boards, or emailed directly to:

Lee Summerscales - SRU Executive Director -

Santa Rosa United Soccer Club is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on applicable background screening and compliance requirements.