Job Summary
Executive Director – Strategic & Hands-On Club Leader
Mount Laurel United Soccer Club (MLU)
Position Overview
Mount Laurel United Soccer Club (MLU) is seeking a Strategic and Hands-On Executive Director to provide long-term leadership and day-to-day operational direction and execution for our growing nonprofit youth soccer organization.
This is a leadership role built for someone who enjoys building organizations, supporting people, improving systems, and getting meaningful work get done. The Executive Director will play a key role in shaping the future of the club by creating consistency, accountability, structure, and operational excellence across all areas of the organization.
The Executive Director will oversee club operations across recreation, pre-travel, travel, camps, clinics, tournaments, TOPSoccer, staffing, communications, facilities, sponsorships, fundraising, scholarships, and community partnerships.
The position includes direct oversight of the Club Administrator and Director of Travel Coaching & Training and reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Why This Role Exists
MLU has historically relied heavily on dedicated volunteers to lead and manage many aspects of club operations. While that volunteer-driven model has been a source of strength, volunteer availability has declined while the complexity of operating a modern youth sports organization has increased.
The creation of the Executive Director role reflects MLU's commitment to building a sustainable structure that supports continued growth, improves accountability and communication, strengthens programs, and reduces the burden placed on volunteer leaders.
The Executive Director is expected to serve as both a leader and an executor—someone who can think strategically, build relationships, solve problems, improve systems, and get important work gets done.
Nature of the Role
The Executive Director serves as the club’s lead operator and integrator, translating strategy into action.
The Executive Director is expected to take ownership of the club's day-to-day operational success, allowing the Board of Directors to focus primarily on governance, strategy, financial oversight, and long-term organizational planning.
The successful candidate must be comfortable making decisions, solving problems independently, managing competing priorities, and handling day-to-day club operations and challenges without requiring constant Board involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Board Partnership
· Implement Board priorities and strategic initiatives
· Provide operational, financial, and program updates
· Develop recommendations for club growth and sustainability
· Ensure Board decisions are executed
Staff Leadership & Organizational Management
· Directly supervise the Club Administrator and Director of Travel Coaching & Training
· Oversee seasonal staff, vendors, contractors, and support personnel
· Oversee full recreation program including curriculum and staff
· Recruit, onboard, evaluate, retain, and develop staff
· Establish accountability and performance expectations
Program Oversight, Growth & Development
· Oversee all club programs including travel, recreation, pre-travel, travel, camps, clinics, tournaments, TOPSoccer, and special events
· Evaluate participation, retention, staffing, and program quality
· Advance existing programs and develop new offerings
· Oversee scholarship programs and financial assistance initiative
Coach & Trainer Identification and Development
· Identify, recruit, onboard, and retain quality coaches and staff
· Build a sustainable coaching pipeline
· Support education, licensing, mentorship, and development opportunities
· Coordinate staffing succession planning
Financial Management & Program Performance
· Develop and manage annual operating budgets
· Monitor revenue, expenses, cash flow, and financial performance
· Develop and review program-level P&Ls
· Analyze participation, staffing costs, and profitability
· Recommend pricing and resource allocation strategies
· Review and build an appropriate financial model for the club
Fundraising, Sponsorship & Scholarship Support
· Lead sponsorship development and fundraising initiatives
· Build relationships with donors, businesses, and community leaders
· Support scholarship fundraising and grant opportunities
· Expand community partnerships
Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
· Oversee branding, communications, website, email, and social media
· Promote programs, events, camps, clinics, tournaments, and fundraising efforts
· Strengthen club visibility and reputation
Facilities, Equipment & Operational Readiness
· Maintain responsibility for facilities and operational readiness
· Oversee purchasing, inventory, storage, repair, and replacement of equipment
· Maintain inventories for goals, nets, benches, sheds, training equipment, coach equipment, field lining equipment, signage, and other assets
· Coordinate or provide field lining, field preparation, and game-day readiness
· Develop annual maintenance and replacement plans
· Coordinate with township officials and facility partners
Day-to-Day Club Operations & Problem Solving
· Serve as the primary operational leader of the club
· Maintain visibility into all programs, staffing, finances, facilities, and communications
· Monitor and respond to emails and inquiries promptly
· Resolve routine issues involving families, coaches, trainers, volunteers, scheduling, vendors, and facilities
· Escalate only significant strategic, legal, policy, or financial matters to the Board
· Maintain calendars, project plans, procedures, and accountability systems
Volunteer & Community Leadership
· Recruit and support volunteers and committee leaders
· Build a sustainable volunteer pipeline
· Promote a positive, inclusive, and community-focused culture
Required Qualifications
· Demonstrated leadership and management experience
· Experience managing staff, budgets, operations, or multi-program organizations
· Proven ability to establish accountability and drive organizational performance
· Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
· Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
· Ability to operate independently and resolve issues without constant Board involvement
· Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
· Willingness to work evenings and weekends during fall and spring seasons (Sept-Nov & March-May)
Preferred Qualifications
· Soccer background or youth sports experience helpful
· Marketing, communications, branding, social media, sponsorship, or fundraising experience
· People management experience
· Event management and community programming experience
· Experience building systems, policies, and operational processes
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced, thoughtful, community-minded leader who enjoys building organizations, developing people, improving systems, and helping teams succeed.
This role is particularly well-suited for a second-chapter professional seeking purposeful work, community impact, flexibility, and long-term involvement in a growing organization. Candidates looking for entry level roles should not apply.
MLU is not seeking a traditional coach-centric leader. The strongest candidates will be relationship builders, organizers, communicators, problem solvers, and doers.
What Success Looks Like
· Improved communication, responsiveness, and accountability
· Strong program quality and participant experience
· Healthy financial performance and visibility into program-level results
· Successful fundraising, sponsorship, scholarship, and community outreach initiatives
· Strong pipelines of coaches, trainers, volunteers, and future leaders
· Well-maintained facilities, equipment, and inventory systems
· Reduced operational burden on Board members
· Sustainable long-term growth supported by strong systems and processes
About MLU
MLU is a community-based nonprofit soccer organization committed to providing a positive, development-focused experience for players and families.
The club is powered by dedicated volunteers, trainers, coaches, families, and community partners. As the club has grown, maintaining a volunteer-led operating model has become increasingly challenging as fewer individuals are able to commit the significant time required to manage a complex and expanding organization.
MLU is investing in professional operational leadership to support its volunteers, strengthen the organization, enhance the experience for players and families, and build a sustainable future for generations to come.
Schedule Expectations
Evening and weekend availability is required during active seasons, events, tournaments, and planning periods. The role also offers flexibility during daytime hours for meetings, planning, communication, and operational responsibilities.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, availability, and overall fit for the role. Expected salary starts at $50,000 and can be as much as 50% higher depending on experience and final role assessment. Opportunity for bonuses based on sponsorships or new program revenue.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter outlining leadership and operational experience, and professional references.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
