Assistant Soccer Teams Director

Steel Sports is a Social Impact organization with a presence in ten regions across the country. Our mission is to inspire youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports coaching system, “The Lasorda Way.” We prioritize a “kids first” approach, establishing the Steel standard in youth sports and coaching, and instilling core values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience for over 100,000 athletes each year, operating Steel Soccer, Team Steel Baseball, and Softball at Lasorda Legacy Park. We invest in our coaches through ongoing professional development and coach education, offering opportunities for optional travel and collaboration with professional coaches nationwide.

Steel Sports is committed to supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Leadership in Sports, striving to provide experiences that strengthen character and teach life lessons through sport while addressing dimensions of diversity.

About the role

The Assistant Soccer Teams Director will have a broad impact across our soccer teams, reporting to a senior leader and interacting with personnel at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment and schedule
• KIDS FIRST mentality, welcoming staff children’s participation in team activities
• Staff-discounted rates for children in youth programs
• Insurance benefits with wellness incentives and additional plan options
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement investments
• Paid time off
• Team atmosphere
• Professional development, starting with the Foundations of Positive Coaching

Responsibilities

Financial

• Work with the Teams Director to plan, implement, and approve Steel Sports budgets during the budget planning process
• Monitor and execute the financial budgets of each individual team and the club at large
• Oversee player registrations and fee collection

Assistant Teams Director and Coaches

• Work with all individual Head and Assistant Coaches to maintain positive on- and off-field results within their club
• Coach three club teams
• Work with the VP of Player and Coach Development to ensure development of players and coaches
• Liaise with the Teams Director on National Programs
• Regularly communicate with the Teams Director, either in person or remotely, to discuss agenda topics provided in advance
• Plan and execute annual performance reviews with all individual Head and Assistant Coaches
• Assist the Teams Director with the hiring committee for all individual Head and Assistant Coaches

Business Development

• Assist the Teams Director with planning, implementing, and executing all sales, marketing, and advertising campaigns for the club
• Devise new methods to market the club and reach new potential families
• Implement and execute plans to grow the current club and reach new families within the current geography
• Identify clubs, directors, and coaches that align culturally with Steel Sports
• Work alongside the Social Impact Office to integrate the Steel Sports mission, vision, and core values into everyday local operations
• Represent Steel Sports locally at appropriate conferences and summits to highlight and grow the organization in your area
• Assist the Teams Director with developing, implementing, and executing fundraising events in association with the Social Impact Office
• Host annual town hall events with families to gather feedback and assess the team’s product in your local region
• Follow the Social Impact Office’s recommended social impact plan for the local area
• Assist the Teams Director with developing a strategic short-, medium-, and long-term plan for your local Steel Sports club
• Assist the Teams Director with determining appropriate social media content and ensuring consistent messaging to families
• Communicate specific programs and national initiatives directly to all families
• Work with the Brand and Communication office to plan, implement, and maintain the club website

Partnerships/Sponsorships

• Work with Steel Sports partners to execute partnership activations currently in place
• Assist with finding local partnership/sponsorship opportunities for each club
• Work with the SVP of Teams to identify potential partners and/or sponsors

Logistics

• Establish best practices across all teams in the club
• Evaluate each team annually to determine club best practices and ensure adherence to national best practices
• Utilize universal operational materials specifically for the Teams product, including financial templates, marketing templates, social media templates, club language, and waivers
• Oversee the scheduling of practices, leagues, and tournaments for all teams, with an emphasis on signature travel events
• Plan and oversee the execution of tryouts to meet seasonal needs and lead the process of selection and placement of players onto teams
• Work with the VP of Teams to oversee equipment needs for the club

Uniforms

• Oversee the operations of the uniform process according to national policies

Steel Sports Coaching System and Team Steel LTAD Plan

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement among Steel Sports coaches and ensure compliance with Steel Sports safety requirements and Coaching System requirements
• Report compliance to the Steel Sports VP of Teams
• Oversee and support the Team Steel Coach Developer to ensure implementation of the Steel Sports Coaching System and Team Steel LTAD Plan
• Coordinate with coaches to ensure effective communication of expectations, rules, and schedules to players and parents, emphasizing core values and the LTAD
• Work with the VP of Player, Coach, and Curriculum Development to implement Steel Sports National rituals
• All other projects as assigned

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects or tools, and reach with hands and arms
• Must have sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise program activities in various indoor and outdoor locations
• Regularly required to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Moderate noise level in the work environment