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Marketing Coordinator

Soccer Shots - Kalamazoo

Marketing Coordinator

Kalamazoo, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Full Job Description

    MARKETING COORDINATOR

    SOCCER SHOTS KALAMAZOO

    Company Profile:

    Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development. 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 Kalamazoo:

    Soccer Shots Kalamazoo stretches from Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Barry, Eaton and Van Buren Counties. The office is located in Kalamazoo, MI. Soccer Shots Kalamazoo offers programs at nearly 20 locations, serves over 2,000 participants, and is looking for it's newest member of the Leadership Team.

    Reports to: Director of Operations/Integrator ABOUT YOU

    You are a person of high character and have a positive reputation

    You are well known for being warm and welcoming in the many communities in which you are connected

    You are great at communicating with others

    You are extremely organized

    You are hungry, humble, smart, and love growing personally & professionally

    Benefits/Perks:

    Health Insurance

    Retirement plan

    Eligible for annual growth bonus

    PTO Days (Paid Holidays, Vacation Days, Sick Days)

    Professional development reimbursement

    Salary: 36,000 plus Bonus Opportunities

    REQUIREMENTS: The Marketing Coordinator will spread their time between coaching Soccer Shots sessions, managing our marketing initiatives & promoting Soccer Shots to potential daycares, after-school programs, and public park departments. This person MUST meet the following criteria:

    B/S in Marketing or Sports Management (Required)

    0-3 years of Marketing experience (Required)

    Outstanding customer service skills

    Tech Savvy

    Able to work both in a team environment and independently

    Strong written and verbal communication

    Ability to learn fast and work in a fast-paced environment

    Ability to positively represent our brand and Core Values to team members & coaches, business partners, and the public

    Proven ability and confidence to engage with the public

    Attentive to detail

    In addition to the above, a successful candidate must pass a State and Federal Background Check Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle

    WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Marketing

    Execute the Soccer Shots Social Media Calendar via our Social Media Accounts

    Manage Social Media accounts and prepare reports for our Operations Team

    Outreach to local influencers & collect user-generated content

    Request marketing assets as needed for season promotion & partnerships

    Create initiatives that increase awareness of the Soccer Shots mission

    Work with our operations team to ensure our website is current and new programs are showcased

    Work with our external vendors to ensure digital marketing campaigns are on track and on budget

    Execute monthly initiatives to promote Soccer Shots & increase awareness for the brand

    Work with our Operations department to create initiatives that drive enrollment

    Working knowledge of Canva, Adobe photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign.

    Knowledge of Wordpress

    Work with Internal Operations Coordinator and Coaching Department to create marketing assets that promote our events internally

    Partnerships & Development

    Outreach to external partners to communicate Soccer Shots benefits

    Secure sponsorship opportunities

    Create initiatives that can increase revenue & drive value to our stakeholders

    Visit/Meet with prospective partners

    Communicate partnership details to the operations team in a timely and accurate manner

    Research events that align with our families and our mission

    Coaching

    Energetic, bringing Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere that leads a child to smile and participate.

    Prior soccer experience is not required. We only require the passion for positively impacting children’s lives.

    Executing Demos at new partner sites

    12-15 sessions per week in season (45 weeks out of the year) are a requirement of the position

    ROLE/CLASSIFICATION: The job description above is a Full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours a week. Typically expected working hours are Monday through Thursday between 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 7:00pm, and Friday and Saturday between 8:30 am-12:00 pm. This position will be working out of our office in Kalamazoo, MI, and traveling throughout the Kalamazoo/Portage/Battle Creek area.

    COMMITMENTS: Soccer Shots employees are committed to representing Soccer Shots in a fashion consistent with the Company’s six Core Values. Compensations are based on performance, and Soccer Shots reserves the right to terminate the employment for failure to meet expectations.

    Compensation: $32,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun?

    Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience while making a difference in your community?

    Are you passionate about sports, education, being a positive role model and impacting young children?

    You’ve come to the right place! We change lives. We help children learn, grow and meet their goals. We care.