Open Position – General Manager
About The Club
FC Minneapolis is a Minnesota-based Premier Club of the United Premier Soccer League devoted to providing an outstanding on-field product as well as a memorable game-day experience.
Striving to maintain high-level football/soccer and entertainment for residents of Osseo, and surrounding communities, FC Minneapolis’ long-term vision is to be a team of accountable, transparent, decent, just, and professional men and women known for going beyond the game.
The club’s mission is to provide a quality, accessible, and equitable pathway to professional football for all players in the United States. We do this by ensuring our players have access to quality playing platforms where they can showcase their talents to both local and international football markets.
Founded in June of 2013, FC Minneapolis participated in the Minnesota Recreation Soccer League during the summer of 2014, participated in the now-defunct American Premier League as one of the founding members in 2015 and 16, becoming the first league Champion in 2015, and operated as an Independent club playing exhibition matches locally and across the Midwest in 2017.
In the spring of 2018, FC Minneapolis joined the United Premier Soccer League, a 4th division league with over 300 teams nationwide, and is currently the longest-standing member of the UPSL in Minnesota.
FC Minneapolis proudly plays its home games at Osseo Stadium located in Osseo, Minnesota.
About The Position
The General Manager is responsible for the daily activities of the team, handles all of the team’s contracts, for both players and coaches, and may sometimes serve as the team’s spokesperson for media briefings. The General Manager may also occasionally be in charge of the team’s finances and marketing. This role is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about football management. The General Manager will help in the implementation of the club’s mission, vision, and objectives across all teams within the club, and will report to the Executive Director of the Board.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the team such as communication, scheduling, reservations, and match-day operations.
- Collaborate with the Head Coach to work on the players’ recruitment, registrations, schedules, and contracts.
- Develop and oversee the team’s marketing and media plan, along with any finances that may include contract negotiations, vendors, or equipment.
- Act as the team spokesperson, elaborating on the team’s choices to the media and fans.
- Understand any legal information regarding the team and its players and coaches.
- Attend FC Minneapolis staff meetings (mostly virtual)
Preferred Qualifications
This role requires one to excel at communication, management, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and time management. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is preferred, but candidates are selected based on their previous experience in sports or were formerly athletes themselves, as well as educational backgrounds in business and management.
Compensation
- Volunteer or stipend based on experience and finalizing the role.
- Potential for growth and advancement within the club.
- Participation in a dynamic and supportive coaching community.
This position is ideal for a manager looking to advance their career in a challenging yet rewarding environment. If you are passionate about football management and eager to contribute to the growth of young talents, we invite you to apply!
To Apply
Please download and complete the application form on the employment page and email it back along with your resume and a letter of interest to info@fcminneapolis.com.
