Team Coordinator, Atlanta United 2 (MLS NEXT PRO)

About Atlanta United

Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998.  The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.

Position Overview

The Team Coordinator, Atlanta United 2 will be responsible for managing all administrative and logistical needs for Atlanta United 2 of MLS Next Pro. This includes, but not limited to: communication with players, coaches (of ATL2), and overall Club staff. Coordination and operational execution of ATL2 home and away matches, which includes travel. Manage annual budgets, daily expenses, supplies, and training ground materials. This individual will work closely with Atlanta United FC’s overall Club infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess an exceptional attention to detail, must be organized, have strong interpersonal skills, and be able to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks and objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with ATL2 players, coaches, and staff on daily schedules, training times, travel itineraries, and upcoming team functions.
• Facilitate the operation of all ATL2 home matches: support match day staffing, complete matchday rosters, coordinate match official and visiting team necessities.
• Coordinate and execute all areas of ATL2 team travel, including airline reservations, ground transportation, hotel rooms, per diem meals, meeting spaces, and training sessions.
• Facilitate communication between MLSNP Office in New York, Atlanta United, its players, coaches, and overall Club staff.
• Track all expenses, maintain budgets, and reporting to all relevant accounting stakeholders.
• Assist with registration of players with MLSNP Office in New York.
• Assist with acquisition of work visas/authorization, social security numbers, driver’s license, and insurance of all ATL2 international players, coaches, and staff.
• Maintain and manage, along with the Head Coach of ATL2, all match and training calendars.
• Coordinate and execute the moving and relocation of all ATL2 players by keeping within guidelines of overall budget.
• Assist with onboarding of new ATL2 players (foreign and domestic) by working with the HR, payroll and Benefits Department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 full year/season within the soccer or sports industry (in any position)
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Strong ability to communicate and work under pressure.
• Ability to change course on tasks and projects with little or no notice.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and some Holidays.
• Must be able to travel during entire MLSNP Season (February- November)

Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience booking travel, accommodation, and meals for multiple people.
• Experience working with international players and sports personnel.
• Worked with budgets and expense reports.
• Ability to speak a 2nd language.