Coaching Manager Soccer Shots:Soccer Shots is a fast-growing, intro-to-soccer program offered throughout Orlando South, Osceola & Polk County. Through relationships established with private childcare centers in addition to public "park" programs, Soccer Shots Orlando South, Osceola & Polk County is currently serving over 900 children between the ages of 2 and 8 years of age and plans to grow this number in the following seasons.
Objective of the Position:The Marketing & Sales Coordinator is responsible for representing Soccer Shots in the community, as well as securing new locations to expand the Soccer Shots program. The Marketing & Sales Coordinator is responsible for executing yearly goals that align with Soccer Shots vision. This is a part time position, requiring someone who is willing to work in an office environment (mostly from home), as well as having the ability to commute to our partner locations, and new potential locations, cultivating and maintaining a strong relationship.
Position Description:The Coaching Manager is responsible for recruiting, training, evaluating, developing, and retaining new and veteran coaches. This position also takes a primary role in identifying training initiatives and building team culture in collaboration with the Executive Director of Soccer Shots, ensuring all coaches are prepared to deliver remarkable coaching sessions. We are looking for candidates who...
Like to have fun and really love working with kids. We mean really, really love engaging with kids ages 2-8 i.e. You recognize and celebrate each child's effort and continuously role model this enthusiasm to others.
Continuously pursue excellence in themselves, their organization, and others. Are you the type who reflects on a job, task or event, celebrating what worked and identifying what might be improved? Are you comfortable holding others to a high performance standard?
Want to make a difference. Are you energized by the opportunity to positively impact children and families? Are you committed to helping coaches develop to their full potential?
Remain mindful, calm and balanced even if things don't go as planned. Are you the type of person who has a Plan B, C and sometimes a Plan D?
Thrive on collaboration and being a team player. Are you willing to do what it takes to help provide a great experience? Do you recognize and respond when a team member needs help?
Hustle, work hard, innovate, and create. And then do it again and again.
Want to Grow. We will help you become a leader worth following, and will offer you the support to develop and grow with us.
Primary Responsibilities:
COACH DEVELOPMENT - The Coaching Manager takes a primary role in recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, developing, and retaining coaches. Such tasks include: networking for new hires, interviewing, leading on-field training, developing and executing coaching clinics, and performance management. Remarkable coaches are the Coaching Manager's number one priority.
CURRICULUM REVIEW - The Coaching Manager is responsible for having a thorough knowledge of Soccer Shots curriculum and will train and evaluate coaches in its implementation. Training includes providing tips and tricks to Coaches on implementation. Evaluation includes identifying revisions to curriculum to ensure the delivery of exceptional programming.
COACH ROLE - As the Soccer Shots Coaching Manager, you will be required to coach at any area site, per the direction of the Soccer Shots owner, Director, or per the need or absence of another instructor.
SCHEDULING - The Coaching Manager manages all aspects of scheduling coaches each season. This includes identifying and assigning coaches to meet program/school/park requirements; developing schedules to address coaching development; responding to and resolving unanticipated scheduling issues.
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS - The Coaching Manager will be responsible for helping with the management and relationships of schools currently overseen by the Soccer Shots office and any new sites. Maintaining and enhancing school relationships is a top priority of all team members at Soccer Shots.
MARKETING SOCCER SHOTS - The Coaching Manager will help to market Soccer Shots to the community.
PARENT COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT - Communication is a pillar of our Soccer Shots’ brand. The Coaching Manager will support the communication with parents on the field, and work together with the Program Coordinator to fulfill our clients' needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising and overseeing all Soccer Shots Orlando South, Osceola and Polk County coaches.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Commitment to the mission of Soccer Shots to positively impact children’s lives; passion for the game and our vision of providing a beloved growth experience for every child; a remarkable experience for every family
Ability to consistently exhibit, share, and communicate the company’s core values
Knowledge and ability to convey/train best practices for early childhood expectations and development
Ability to lead, develop and hold coaching staff accountable to high performance standards
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills: comfortable and confident interacting, speaking, leading, and engaging with a variety of people ranging from toddlers to school directors in small and large group settings
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and multi-task without getting easily stressed - must stay balanced
Ability to be “imaginative” and identify new ways to engage and maintain a child’s interest
Creative problem solver; the ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and “think outside the box”
Dedicated to customer satisfaction and a commitment to exceeding expectations
Prompt and timely in all aspects of the business, including communication with both customers and Soccer Shots staff; attention to detail is a must
Commitment to develop, improve, and grow (individually and organizationally) on a daily basis
Required Experience and Education
High School Diploma or GED
Youth soccer coaching experience
Supervisory experience
Soccer enthusiast; loves and honors the game
Experience with computer systems (Office, Outlook)
Pass DCF level 2 fingerprinting and background check
Have own reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance
Preferred Experience and Education
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and development best practices
Plus if you are fluent/proficient in Spanish (Must be fluent in English)
Work Hours:
This is a full-time position with a 40 hour work week. During seasons, expected working hours will vary and will include working on weekend mornings and weekday evenings.
Benefits:
Mileage reimbursement
PTO – 2 weeks between Christmas and New Year (prorated on the first year based on hire date)
Compensation:
$30,000-$35,000
Physical/Work Environment Requirements:
Functions in a temperature controlled office environment a portion of the time.
Work requires ability to sit, stand and walk throughout an extended work day (8 – 10 hours); position requires use of fingers, hands, and arms on a consistent basis for keyboarding and phone work; position may need to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion; excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required. The standard office environment has moderate noise levels associated with computer equipment, customers and phone conversations.
Position functions in an inside/outside sports environment a portion of the time throughout the year which may include temperatures of extreme heat or cold.
Work requires ability to run, stop, stoop, bend (a physical, exercise type regimen) in a minimum of 40 minute increments per session. Moderate gymnasium like noises are associated with this position as well as excellent vision skills (with or without correction).
This position requires extensive driving in and around the Orlando South, Osceola, and Polk County area. The Coaching Manager is required to drive to multiple sites during the week and on weekends to conduct coaching assessments and provide coaching support as needed.
This job description should not be construed to imply these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required. This job description may be updated at any time. Soccer Shots is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.