Company Profile:

Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8. Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

Soccer Shots DMV:

Soccer Shots DC/MD/VA (DMV) was established ten years ago. Soccer Shots DMV stretches from Harford Co, MD to Prince William Co, VA. Offices are located in Laurel, MD, Fairfax, VA & Lutherville, MD. Soccer Shots DMV work closely with Soccer Shots Franchising National Headquarters in Middletown, PA. Soccer Shots DMV offers programs at nearly 450 locations, serves over 28,000 participants, and employs approximately 100 part-time coaches and 25 full-time employees.

REPORTS TO: Regional Director, Soccer Shots Anne Arundel / Frederick / Howard Territory

OBJECTIVE: To assist in managing all coaching/training duties related to the operation of Soccer Shots. The Assistant Program Coordinator will be asked to aid in the following functions:

Sales/Growth

Perform assigned tasks to meet seasonal and annual enrollment and revenue goals (i.e. promoting thoroughly at each account/location, running demos, dropping off final reminders)

Generate leads at public programs for business development team

Aid the team in seeking sponsorship and partnership opportunities, which include park program locations, soccer club partnerships, and corporate sponsors

Coaching and Staff Leadership:

Assisting the Coaching Program Coordinator in recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and managing instructors

Assisting in handling cancellations and reschedules, as needed.

Aiding in the preparation for the seasonal instructor meetings


Coaching a minimum of 6 sessions per week or agreed upon amount with Regional Director

Marketing and Communications:

Aid in performing seasonal marketing/promotions for Park Programs - locating marketing opportunities online/print, researching and securing space on blogs and other family- friendly websites and events.

Responsible for running program demos, distributing registration forms and brochures, hanging lobby and classroom posters, placing bandit signs and in-school displays, and distributing final reminders.

Assisting with direct mail preparation and distribution, promoting park programs.

Communicating with parents, directors, and other account representatives (includes writing thank you notes and delivering thank you gifts).


Representing Soccer Shots at industry events, open houses, etc.

Administration:

Aid in scheduling and preparing all materials to promote the upcoming Soccer Shots season

Assist in grouping participants in online registration

Responsible for monitoring attendance sheets

Assist Maintaining instructor equipment and prize inventory

Aid Program Coordinator in distributing prizes and certificates

Working Hours/Location/Schedule: The job description above is a part-time position requiring a maximum of 25 hours of work per week. Your weekly agenda will be assigned by the Regional Director. You will work out your schedule details with your supervisor.

Program Objectives:

For Soccer Shots to be the best run, most popular, and most successful elective program offered in Anne Arundel / Frederick / Howard Counties

For Soccer Shots to have a reputation of excellence (i.e. “that’s the group that does that awesome soccer program...my kids loved it...those instructors are great”). An objective measure of each territory’s reputation for quality will be learned in the Net Promoter Score survey conducted at the end of each fall and spring season

To be a Top 10% franchise in participant registration and revenue (in category) and per capita rating and to meet and exceed seasonal and annual enrollment and revenue goals

Key Performance Measurables:

Prompt, reliable, and professional communication—responds immediately to customers (parents, directors, staff), and always responds to supervisor and other Soccer Shots support staff within 24 hours

Hire, train, and manage a staff of coaches who will uphold a standard of excellence and create a positive reputation for Soccer Shots

Meet weekly, seasonal, and annual timelines and deadlines. Develop systems to stay organized, keep good records, and be efficient with your time

Meet seasonal performance goals. Go above and beyond company expectations to sell, promote and market our program prior to each season

Provide excellent customer service by communicating through newsletters to parents, and phone calls/visits with center directors

Adhere to all company policies and represent Soccer Shots with professionalism and integrity

Commitments:

Soccer Shots employees are committed to representing Soccer Shots in a fashion consistent with descriptions in the company’s Brand Book. Compensation is based on performance, and Soccer Shots reserves the right to terminate employment for failure to meet expectations. We have expectations that can be reasonably met, assuming employees are investing their time into developing the business. While employees have the support of the Regional Director and Program Coordinators, their success is dependent upon their ability to provide excellent customer service and to manage the business professionally.

Performance Evaluation and Reviews:

Soccer Shots will perform an initial review after 60 days.