Offer summary

Qualifications:

1-3 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or talent acquisition., Strong communication skills, both written and verbal., Knowledge of university networks, LinkedIn, and international student programs is advantageous., Organizational skills and ability to manage a candidate pipeline effectively..

Key responsibilities:

Source and identify coaching candidates through various platforms.

Establish relationships with universities, soccer associations, and clubs.

Collaborate with the recruitment team to align hiring goals and review candidates.

Conduct screening interviews and support onboarding processes.

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

About Challenger Sports:

Challenger Sports is a leading provider of youth soccer programs and camps across North

America, committed to developing players and connecting communities through the sport. With

a growing network of coaches, clubs, and partners, we are expanding our internal recruitment

efforts to meet rising demand across the United States.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and organized internal recruiter to lead the candidate search and

recruitment process for both U.S.-based coaches and international students eligible for work

authorization (e.g., CPT/OPT). The successful candidate will play a key role in building a robust

and reliable talent pipeline by sourcing, screening, and supporting coaching candidates through

the hiring process.

This role will require a mix of recruiting, outreach, relationship building, and internal

coordination with multiple departments including HR and Regional Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

Candidate Sourcing:

Search for and identify coaching candidates via job boards, university career portals, and

LinkedIn.

Target both U.S.-based coaches and international students (e.g., OPT/CPT) with a

passion for soccer and youth development.

Business Development & Outreach:

Establish and grow relationships with U.S. universities, soccer associations, local clubs,

and coaching organizations.

Build partnerships and referral pipelines to expand the coach candidate network

nationwide.

Recruitment Strategy & Coordination:

Collaborate weekly with the Director of Recruitment to align on hiring goals, discuss

open roles, and provide candidate updates.

Review candidate profiles and resumes for current openings and schedule screening

interviews.

Interviewing & Evaluation:

Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate suitability based on Regional

Director criteria.

Evaluate qualifications, availability, and legal work eligibility.
Coordinate with Regional Directors for second-round/final interviews.

Onboarding Support:

Once approved, communicate with HR to facilitate onboarding and ensure timely

placement of new hires.

Job Posting & Content:

Write and manage job descriptions for open roles on the Challenger Sports careers page

and relevant external platforms.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Excellent time management and scheduling abilities
Confident in making cold calls and initiating outreach
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage a candidate pipeline
Ability to quickly learn and clearly communicate program details and job requirements
Comfortable using LinkedIn, job boards, applicant tracking systems, and G Suite tools
Experience or interest in soccer and youth sports is a strong plus

Qualifications:

1–3 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or talent acquisition preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of university networks, LinkedIn search tools, or international student

programs is an advantage

How To Apply

If you're passionate about connecting people with great opportunities and growing the sport of

soccer across the U.S., we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief

cover letter to agreen@challengersports.com.

This is a remote position.

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