Job Description
Racing Louisville FC is seeking a full-time Team Security Officer responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of players, technical staff, and traveling party at all appropriate times. This role will be embedded with the Team and present during all required Team activities, including training sessions, home and away matches, and Team-related travel.
The Team Security Officer will coordinate closely with the NWSL Director of Security to develop, implement, and maintain security protocols in alignment with league standards and best practices.
Essential Duties Team Presence & Coverage - Serve as the designated Team Security Officer and remain with the Team at all appropriate times, including but not limited to Training sessions, Home and Away matches, Team-related travel (domestic and international, as applicable)
- Travel with the Team as required, including overnight and extended travel periods.
Security Planning & Protocols - Coordinate with the NWSL Director of Security to develop, implement, and continuously evaluate Team-specific security protocols.
- Ensure compliance with all NWSL security standards, CBA requirements, and applicable league directives.
- Conduct risk assessments for Team facilities, hotels, transportation, and venues.
- Develop and maintain emergency action plans (EAPs) for Team activities and travel.
Game Day & Event Security - Coordinate with stadium security, local law enforcement, private security vendors, and venue staff for home and away matches.
- Manage secure ingress and egress for players and staff.
- Monitor crowd, media, and public interactions involving players and staff.
Travel & Logistics Support - Advance hotels, training sites, and venues from a security perspective.
- Coordinate secure transportation plans for Team travel.
- Serve as point of contact for security-related matters while traveling.
Incident Management & Reporting - Respond to and manage security incidents involving Team personnel.
- Document incidents and provide timely reports to Club leadership and the NWSL Director of Security, as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Collaboration & Communication - Work closely with Team Operations, Medical, Player Care, and Communications staff to support a safe and secure Team environment.
- Serve as a trusted on-site security resource for players and staff.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in security, law enforcement, military, executive protection, or professional sports security.
- Demonstrated experience working in high-visibility, fast-paced environments.
- Ability to travel extensively, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended road trips.
- Strong judgment, situational awareness, and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment comprehensive background check is required.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States at the time of hire without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience working with a professional sports team or league.
- Experience coordinating security for team travel and large-scale events.
- Familiarity with league-level security standards or collective bargaining agreement requirements.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
Physical Requirements - Ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Must be available outside of traditional business hours based on Team schedule.
Schedule - Must be available to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, preseason, postseason, and all team matches and events (home and away).
- Significant travel required, including on charter flights, buses, and multi-day road trips.
The information in this job description is not exhaustive of all the duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. At the discretion of management, duties and responsibilities may change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other business needs. Soccer Holdings, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class, religion, country of origin, political belief, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift,