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.