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Head of Recruitment | Sports

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Chicago, IL, US
Full-time

The organization is seeking a dedicated Head of Recruitment to lead the Club’s efforts in identifying, recruiting, and acquiring world-class talent for the Club.

This role will be developing and executing a recruitment strategy that aligns with the Club’s competitive ambitions, including long-term team building, contract negotiations, and high-level scouting.

This role will oversee a comprehensive scouting network, conduct player evaluations, and collaborate closely with coaching staff to align recruitment efforts with the team’s competitive goals and playing philosophy.

The Head of Recruitment will report to the Director of Football and Head Coach.

Job Responsibilities

  • Talent Acquisition Strategy : Architect and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that positions the Club as a leader in player recruitment in domestic and international markets, securing top level talent that meets both immediate competitive needs and long-term objectives.
  • Negotiate Contracts and Player Transfers : Lead negotiations on salary, bonuses and contract terms with player representatives for players targeted by Club leadership.
  • Roster Planning : Evaluate the balance (including but not limited too : age, experience salary and succession planning) and positional needs in the squads of the professional teams.
  • Recruitment Strategy : Develop and implement a targeted recruitment strategy for the Club that aligns with the club’s competitive objectives and playing philosophy.
  • Scouting Network Management : Build and oversee a robust worldwide scouting network focused on identifying and evaluating players who can enhance the Club’s performance.
  • Performance Analysis : Utilize data and video analysis to assess player performance and inform recruitment decisions, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of potential signings.
  • Collaboration with Coaching Staff : Work closely with the head coach and technical staff to understand specific team needs and ensure that recruitment efforts meet tactical requirements.
  • Player Evaluation Leverage advanced analytics, performance data, and video analysis to inform player recruitment decisions, ensuring that all acquisitions are based on objective performance metrics and fit within the Club’s playing philosophy.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Establish and nurture strategic relationships with agents, players, clubs, and other stakeholders to enhance recruitment efforts and facilitate negotiations.

Act as primary point of contact for all player acquisition processes and negotiations.

  • Reporting and Documentation : Prepare detailed reports on scouting findings and player evaluations for presentation to and coaching and technical staff.
  • Compliance and Regulations : Ensure that all recruitment activities comply with MLS regulations, international transfer rules, and internal Club policies, maintaining the highest ethical standards and fostering a culture of transparency and fairness.
  • Budget Management : Oversee the management of the recruitment budget, while ensuring cost-effective strategies are employed in acquiring talent for the first team.

Qualifications :

  • 10+ years of experience in senior-level recruitment and player acquisition within a professional sports organization.
  • Strong knowledge of global and domestic football landscape, including player development pathways, league regulations and transfer markets.
  • Strong expertise in contract negotiations, including salary structures, transfer process, and managing financials
  • Proficiency in utilizing data analytics and performance metrics to drive decision-making in player recruitment
  • Demonstrated success in managing high-performance teams, with exceptional leadership and people management skills
  • Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Travel and ability to work weekends / flexible hours required
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and / or holidays

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