Program Lead, Soccer at Schools

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Soccer Forward Overview

Soccer Forward, U.S. Soccer’s 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup legacy initiative, is dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities through the most accessible sport in America. Soccer Forward will be partner focused and driven and staff will engage with key stakeholders in the world of soccer, such as FIFA, Concacaf, NWSL, and MLS, as well as with U.S. Soccer member organizations.

The Soccer Forward team will create innovative and thoughtful strategies on how Soccer Forward can contribute to U.S. Soccer’s sponsors, media partners and donors. The team will organize, engage, manage and develop relationships with key community and charitable partners, particularly at a national and global level.

Position Description

The Program Lead, Soccer at Schools will be responsible for designing, managing, and executing the rollout of a nationwide soccer initiative in schools across the U.S. This role oversees the execution of curriculum, teacher trainings, grants administration, and program measurement, ensuring seamless delivery and maximum impact. The Program Lead will manage project timelines, digital products, and communications while tying the initiative to broader Soccer Forward programs and goals.

This position requires close collaboration with school districts, educators, nonprofit partners, and corporate supporters, with a focus on scaling soccer’s presence in schools across the country. The successful candidate will be a strategic project manager, a strong communicator, and an advocate for making soccer accessible for all.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Development & Execution

• Lead the design and national rollout of Soccer at Schools, including overseeing curriculum development, teacher training, and grant administration.
• Ensure program alignment with Soccer Forward’s strategic pillars and U.S. Soccer’s broader goals.
• Oversee program measurement and reporting, using data to refine and demonstrate impact.
• Manage the digital tools, platforms, and resources that support program delivery.

Partnerships & Collaboration

Project Management & Administration

Storytelling & Communications

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

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

Soccer Forward 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.