This full-time position is based in the New England (Northeastern) region and reports directly to our National Recruitment Director.

UDA Soccer is the UK’s premier International program for North American students seeking a high-quality degree program within a professional soccer academy at one of our partner universities in the UK.

This role is ideal for an individual with experience at the premier levels of select girls and boys soccer clubs and/or schools in the New England and Northeastern region. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can identify talent that meets both our academic and athletic requirements.

UDA will provide training to ensure a successful onboarding process

Deadline for Application: February 15, 2026

Review of the applications will begin on January 15, 2026.

Position Overview

The Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting both male and female student-athletes who meet academic enrollment standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a recruitment plan to target suitable prospects for enrollment.
• Embodying and promoting the mission and values of the UDA organization through all recruitment efforts.
• Working weekends at collegiate showcases in the assigned region to identify students who meet our academic and soccer ability requirements.
• Building relationships with premier clubs across the USA and Canada.
• Organizing and executing a minimum of one recruitment event in the New England area per year for 25-30 ID-approved students.
• Bi-Monthly reporting to the National Recruitment and Executive Director on targets and strategic plans.
• Work with the present recruiting staff to fill the UDA UK recruitment tours in the summer and at Thanksgiving.
• Holding video calls with prospective students and families, outlining the mission and deliverables of the UDA experience, and setting up pre-academic meetings with the UDA academic advising process. 
• Works closely with the UDA academic advisor for pre-enrollment into a partner university. 
• Ability to work weekday and weekend evening hours

Candidate Qualifications

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Established contacts with select soccer clubs, preferably at the MLS Next, USL or ECNL level.
• Highly focused and driven to meet targets and deadlines.
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a coaching license and an undergraduate degree.
• Understanding the use of recruitment software, Excel, Word, and Google Docs. 

UDA welcomes applications from qualified people across the men's and women's game at the collegiate, high school, or club level. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary of $50K with an incentive bonus for meeting targets.
• Some medical coverage is also included in the overall package. 
• Position includes a recruitment budget. 

Application Process

To apply, please forward your resume to both jsparrow@udauk.org, National Recruitment Director, and Brian Haley, Executive Director, at bhaley@udauk.org

Learn more about UDA: https://www.udasoccer.com/ 

About University Degrees Abroad

“Changing Lives through Education” • First class Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs with an emphasis on Global Education for the 21st century via the UDA Portfolio of Partner Universities. • Multiple pathways for Student/Athletes. • A full academic year (up to 10 months) of Soccer/Sport with a focus on development, exposure and opportunity. • European style sport academy—English, European & US professional level coaches. • UDA may provide an exit route to the professional game at some level, for some students as you are continually working with former professional coaches and players. • Opportunity to earn your Coaching Qualifications and/or Referee Certification • FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VISIT - WWW.UDAUK.ORG

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