Director, Assessments - Copa Soccer Training Center : Job Details

Overview

Director, Athlete Assessments at COPA Soccer Training Center. COPA STC exists to set a new standard for objective player assessment and development, combining advanced sports science, technology, and athlete-friendly communication to help youth players understand their game and chart the next step in their growth. Our goal is a consistent, professional assessment and follow up experience—every time, for every athlete.

Location: Walnut Creek, CA (on site)

What You'll Do

• Own assessment operations end-to-end: scheduling, staffing, station readiness/calibration, athlete flow, safety.
• Uphold data quality: accurate collection, validation, documentation, and on-time delivery of results/feedback.
• Co-lead Talent ID events: plan logistics, coordinate staff, and ensure protocols are followed at scale.
• Coach and develop the team: training, shadowing, standards, and continuous improvement.
• Standardize processes: maintain SOPs, checklists, and training materials across assessment types.
• Collaborate across teams: work with coaching, operations, membership, and marketing to align timelines and communication.
• Support in-house research & innovation pilots by operationalizing protocols and documenting learnings (as needed).
• Model clear athlete/family communication: manage and execute athlete follow up processes to promote development and engagement.
• Achieve revenue targets by supporting the development (retention) and engagement (conversion) of all COPA Score participants.

Sample Schedule

• Sunday: 8am – 4:30pm
• Monday – Thursday: 11am-8pm / 9am-5pm

What You'll Bring

• Strong command of objective testing; passion for talent identification and youth development.
• Proven ability to manage people and processes in a live, fast-paced environment.
• Detail orientation around data accuracy, equipment readiness, and safety protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to translate technical results into clear, athlete-friendly insights.
• Working weekday evenings and weekends.

Nice To Have

• Degree in kinesiology, sports science, or coaching preferred. Advanced education preferred.
• 5+ years experience leading operations in sport performance, sports science, coaching, or comparable athlete-facing settings. Testing technology experience preferred. Data management preferred.
• 3+ years experience with Talent Identification in soccer. Certificates preferred.
• Experience running large events or multi-station testing environments.
• Familiarity with data tools and CRMs. HubSpot experience preferred.
• Experience in customer service or sales roles preferred, but not required.

Why This Role Matters

This is the team that turns objective data into meaningful development for youth athletes. Your leadership ensures every assessment is consistent, accurate, and useful—strengthening trust with players, families and clubs, and advancing COPA's mission to set the global standard in Talent ID. Your role and impact will be measured based on assessment participation, number of success stories, quality of actionable feedback and direct contribution to revenue (retention and conversion).

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus a performance-based incentive bonus with potential for substantial earnings for high performers.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off and more.
• Access to COPA STC gym and soccer training spaces.

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, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

Job Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training