Research Coordinator, Kang Women’s Institute

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Soccer Forward Overview

Soccer Forward is U.S. Soccer’s social impact and legacy initiative, created to harness the power of soccer to improve lives and strengthen communities across the country. Launched in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, Soccer Forward is focused on ensuring the impact of this moment extends well beyond the tournament by creating greater access and opportunity to experience, play and participate in the game.

Through programs, partnerships and community-based activations, Soccer Forward brings together organizations from across the soccer ecosystem, U.S. Soccer partners and donors, and national and local community organizations to create meaningful and lasting impact. By connecting U.S. Soccer’s reach and resources with organizations already doing important work in communities, Soccer Forward helps expand access to the game, strengthen the people and places that make soccer possible, and use the sport as a vehicle for positive change.

Soccer Forward works across U.S. Soccer to integrate social impact into partnerships, events and key moments throughout the year, creating opportunities for partners to contribute to U.S. Soccer’s broader legacy goals in authentic and tangible ways. Together with an established and growing network of partners, Soccer Forward is building a lasting legacy for the game—one that reaches more communities, creates more opportunities to participate and ensures soccer’s impact continues long after 2026.

Position Description

The Partnerships Coordinator will provide critical support to the Manager, Partnerships, playing a key role in the day-to-day management of Soccer Forward's corporate partner and donor relationships. This role will help ensure the smooth execution of partnership deliverables by managing communications, documentation, and logistics across multiple partners and projects simultaneously.

Working closely with the Manager, Partnerships, this role will support partner meetings and engagements, maintain organized records of action items and deliverables, help build presentations and decks, and assist with the planning and execution of partner-facing events and activations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and a creative problem solver who thrives working across multiple partners and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Position Impact

This role will help ensure that Soccer Forward's partnerships run smoothly, professionally, and with clear accountability. Success in this role will help:

• Strengthen partner relationships through timely, organized, and proactive support
• Ensure follow-through on commitments through clear documentation and action item tracking
• Elevate the quality and consistency of partner-facing materials and presentations
• Support the successful execution of partner events and activations

Primary Responsibilities

Partnerships & Relationship Support

• Support the Manager, Partnerships in managing day-to-day relationships with corporate partners and donors.
• Serve as a key point of contact for partners on logistical and administrative needs, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Help coordinate partner deliverables, ensuring alignment with Soccer Forward's goals and timelines.
• Assist in managing multiple partner relationships and projects concurrently, keeping priorities organized and on track.

Meeting Support & Communications

• Attend partner and internal meetings to take detailed notes, capturing key decisions and next steps.
• Draft and send clear, well-organized follow-up emails with defined action items, owners, and deadlines.
• Track outstanding action items across partners and proactively follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare meeting agendas and briefing materials in advance of partner engagements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams including Soccer Forward Activation and Engagement, Soccer Forward Programs, U.S. Soccer Partnership Marketing, Communications, Content and Marketing to align on partner deliverables and messaging.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure partner activations and initiatives are integrated into broader marketing and communications plans.
• Serve as a liaison between the Partnerships team and internal departments to keep projects moving and stakeholders informed.

Project, Reporting & Deck Management

• Build and maintain spreadsheets to track partner deliverables, budgets, timelines, and program metrics.
• Develop and update presentations and decks for partner meetings, internal updates, and leadership reviews.
• Maintain organized digital files and documentation to support partner and program management.
• Support the preparation of recaps, reports, and program summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Event Management

• Support the planning and on-the-ground execution of partner activations, events, and appearances.
• Coordinate event logistics including vendor communication, run-of-show documents, and day-of support.
• Help manage event budgets and timelines in partnership with the Manager, Partnerships.
• Bring creative ideas to the table for how partner events and activations can better bring Soccer Forward's mission to life.

Creative & Strategic Support

• Contribute creative ideas to partnership strategies, activation concepts, and storytelling opportunities.
• Collaborate with U.S. Soccer's marketing and communications teams to gather content and highlight partnership impact.
• Research prospective partners, industry trends, and best practices to help inform partnership strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2-4 years of experience in community partnerships, sponsorship, account management, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and partners simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience coordinating community-facing events and initiatives in partnership with external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience taking notes and drafting clear, action-oriented follow-up communications.
• Proficiency in building and managing spreadsheets and presentations (Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace).
• A creative thinker who can bring fresh ideas to partner engagement and activations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• A strong passion for soccer and a commitment to advancing the sport's impact on communities.
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as travel domestically as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• General knowledge of soccer's ecosystem in the U.S., including grassroots programs, leagues, and major events.
• Experience working with corporate partners, sponsors, or donors in a sports, nonprofit, or entertainment setting.
• Experience with event planning or activation execution.
• Comfort working with digital collaboration and project management tools.
• Interest in soccer development, grassroots programs, or community impact initiatives.

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Soccer Forward Overview

Soccer Forward is U.S. Soccer’s social impact and legacy initiative, created to harness the power of soccer to improve lives and strengthen communities across the country. Launched in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, Soccer Forward is focused on ensuring the impact of this moment extends well beyond the tournament by creating greater access and opportunity to experience, play and participate in the game.

Through programs, partnerships and community-based activations, Soccer Forward brings together organizations from across the soccer ecosystem, U.S. Soccer partners and donors, and national and local community organizations to create meaningful and lasting impact. By connecting U.S. Soccer’s reach and resources with organizations already doing important work in communities, Soccer Forward helps expand access to the game, strengthen the people and places that make soccer possible, and use the sport as a vehicle for positive change.

The Soccer Forward team develops and delivers thoughtful social impact strategies, programs and events that bring Soccer Forward’s priorities to life in communities across the country. Through community-based activations, key U.S. Soccer moments and partner-supported events, the team creates meaningful opportunities to expand access to the game, increase participation and strengthen communities. The team works closely with U.S. Soccer’s sponsors, media partners and donors to integrate their priorities into this work in authentic and impactful ways, while building and managing relationships with community organizations, U.S. Soccer members and other key stakeholders across the soccer ecosystem.

Position Description

The Research Projects Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of the Kang Women’s Institute driving the delivery of key research initiatives, with a focus on improving female health, performance, and participation in soccer.

Working with researchers, industry partners, practitioners and governing bodies, this role will ensure the successful execution of the Kang Women’s Institute’s research agenda.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the operations of the KWI research projects including communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act at the primary point of contact for all inbound expressions of interest for future research collaborations and partnerships.
• Identify potential future partners and collaborators in line with the vision of the KWI and USSF strategy.
• Lead the ongoing management of a research consortium.
• Oversee the organization of quarterly consortium meetings, other events and conferences, including scheduling, agenda development, meeting logistics and follow-up actions events and conferences.
• Oversee communication to consortium members including providing updates, meeting notes, and summary reports.
• Collaborate with the KWI team to drive research initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met, and clear communication is maintained.
• Support with the screening of papers and projects to expand internal education knowledge base and work closely with the education team to provide insights to inform future education/curriculum development.
• Support with protocol design, IRB processes, participant recruitment, timelines and associated administration.
• Support the synthesis and communication of research findings through reports, presentations, and ecosystem-facing content.
• Support the development of a centralized women's sport science data repository.
• Manage internal and external reporting processes to ensure key stakeholders are updated on research progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. sports science, physiology, public health, or related discipline) or equivalent advanced research experience
• 5+ years of experience in research, applied sport science, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience of managing research projects, partnerships or multi-stakeholder initiatives from planning through to delivery
• Demonstrable understanding of research design, data collection, and applied translation
• Ability to build and manage relationships across researchers, practitioners, industry partners, governing bodies and other stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex findings into clear outputs
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Desired Qualifications

• Experience of managing philanthropic gifts, grants or external funding
• Experience working in female athlete health and performance
• Experience of managing a research consortium, network or multi-institutional collaboration
• Experience working in research environments
• A passion for advancing research that improves participation and performance in soccer
• A Master's degree in a relevant field

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.

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Job Description Highlights:

Reports To: General Manager 

Location: Marietta, GA

Flexible Schedule: Minimum of 15 - 25 hours a week including weekend availability

Role Scope and Requirements:

The Summer Camp Instructor is a seasonal position that works in coordination with the mission of TOCA. We are looking for someone who would like to be a Seasonal Soccer, Baseball or Softball Instructor for TOCA camps and also assist in refereeing Youth and Adult leagues and events during the summer.

• Teach the basics of soccer through competition and practices
• Explain the rules of soccer, including scenarios and the skills necessary to complete
• Be a role model for the kids and lead by example
• Set up and take down all camp equipment daily
• Administration of activities and ensuring campers are staying on task.
• Lead the activity, guide them, participate as a ref, and in some cases, you may participate as an athlete.
• Ensure every camper has fun, learns something new, and learns that every kid gets something out of camp. Even though it’s difficult, challenging the superstars is just as important as teaching the beginners.
• Assist in weekly operations of Summer camps at the facility
• Assist in checking campers in, getting them warmed up for camp, abiding by the camp schedule set in place, and checking campers out upon camp completion
• Know how to deal with conflict when it occurs during camp
• Create meaningful and lasting relationships with kids and their parents to build their trust in you as their camp instructor
• Must display a great attitude, patience, effort, high energy, and engagement to be successful in this role

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Athletic background is encouraged but not required
• Previous experience in camps, activities, and youth programs is preferred
• Successful completion of a background check if hired
• Fun, energetic, and positive individual
• Coachable and an understanding that each day brings another task