At TOCA, we are passionate about people and the power of sport. We believe in creating an environment that becomes the “third home” for our guests — where they learn, where they live, and where TOCA becomes the place where they play. Whether they’re kicking a soccer ball for the first time, focused on finding their best, or rediscovering their passion for the game, we are here to support and guide them every step along the way. Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and fulfillment that sports can bring, regardless of background and skill levels. Our ultimate goal is to create a consistent and amazing experience for everyone who interacts with TOCA, whether it is our dedicated team members or esteemed guests.  

What makes a TOCA Teammate? An individual that seeks to...

• Play Hard

• Care Deeply

• Grow Together

• Strive for Excellence

• Create Awesome Experiences

  Job Description Highlights:

  Reports To: Technical Director

  Location: Rocky River, OH 

  Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off

  Role Scope & Requirements:

  We are seeking an experienced soccer professional with an ability to lead our ECNL Boys program through individual player and collective team development. The Director will be responsible for executing the Cleveland Force SC game model to ensure a consistent and coherent identity across all of our teams. The Director should possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and be able to resolve conflict in a professional manner. This position reports to the Technical Director and is responsible for the development of youth players according to the Cleveland Force SC Game Model and Player Development Philosophy.

  Job Functions :  

• Oversee all aspects of U15-U19 ECNL Boys program, its teams, members, and staff

• Serve as a Head Coach for one or two ECNL Boys teams

• Support within the USL programming in both USL 2 Men and USL Academy Boys

• Design and execute daily training sessions - three (3) training sessions per week per team

• Aid player development and motivation by providing positive and constructive feedback that is delivered in an appropriate method

• Represent the club at all ECNL league and conference meetings 

• Demonstrate a willingness to further personal knowledge and development

• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the club’s policies and all applicable laws, particularly regarding the safeguarding of youth/minor players

• Develop recruitment strategy in partnership with Cleveland Force SC coaching staff, and ensure successful execution of said strategy

• Recruitment, selection, guidance, development and evaluation of youth soccer players

• Attend, assist and support other teams and events as requested by the Technical Director

• Conduct and participate in weekly staff meetings to address any administrative and operational needs

• Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications & Skills: 

• Minimum USSF A License

• Previous experience coaching in a national league 

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, cross-functional relationships within the organization

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when privy to sensitive information

• Additional expert knowledge in other areas of youth development preferred (for example Goalkeeping, Sports Performance, Video Analysis, Child Education, Sports Medicine or Psychology)

• Excellent leadership, verbal and written communication skills

• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance

• Ability to consistently work from the Cleveland Force office in Rocky River, OH

• Willing and able to work evenings, weekends and regularly travel to out of town games and events

  TOCA Football, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

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