The PYSA Lower Rec Director is responsible for working closely with the PYSA Director of Player and Staff Development in creating, communicating, and implementing a holistic development model for all players that train and compete within the PYSA Micro-Kickers and u6 Rec programs while working closely with the coached of these programs as well as the Directors of Upper Rec Division and Academy.

The scope of the position shall include:


a. Provide assistance to PYSA Director of Player and Staff Development and Micro-Kickers and u6 Rec staff throughout the club year to include the implementation of established development targets by age (program), curriculum maps by season, session ideas, and coach development/mentoring; b. Take lead in solidifying Micro-Kickers and u6 Rec staff from current club year to next;

c. Assist the PYSA Director of Player and Staff Development in planning and conducting skills courses and clinics throughout the winter training period (November – March);

d. Create schedules for the Micro-Kickers and u6 Rec programs each season (fall and spring) with the help of the PYSA Director of Player & Staff Development (as needed);

e. In collaboration with the PYSA Director of Player & Staff Development, plan, create, and communicate plans for the Micro-Kickers and u6 Rec programs mid-Spring and through the summer for next club year;

f. Assist with any planning and/or conducting of summer camps after tryouts (June and/or July);

g. Use of film/video/supplemental curriculum resources to reinforce implemented program curriculum and encourage at-home training;

h. Communicate with the PYSA Director of Player & Staff Development the success (and strain) within the age appropriate targets, objectives, lessons, and activities for PYSA Micro-Kickers and u6 Rec players;

i. Engage PYSA Micro-Kickers and u6 Rec families (the “why” to what is being delivered to our players, differences between our PYSA programs, and rally support and desire to volunteer and get involved;