Assistant Soccer Teams Director
About Steel Sports
Steel Sports is a Social Impact organization located in ten different regions across the United States. 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.” Through our “kids first” approach, we establish the Steel standard in youth sports and coaching, forging the next generation of leaders by instilling core values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience—building character and teaching life lessons—for over 100,000 athletes each year. In addition to Steel Soccer, we operate Team Steel Baseball and Softball at Lasorda Legacy Park.
We believe strongly in the impact of our coaches and invest regularly in their ongoing professional development and coach education. This role includes opportunities for optional travel and collaboration with other professional coaches nationwide.
Steel Sports is committed to supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Leadership in Sports. We strive to provide experiences that strengthen character, encourage servant leadership, and teach life lessons through sport, intentionally addressing dimensions of diversity including age, race, sex, class, national origin, creed, educational background, religion, gender identity, disability, gender expression, geographical location, income, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, and work experiences.
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 organizational levels. This role offers a flexible work environment, a team atmosphere, and professional development opportunities, beginning with the Foundations of Positive Coaching provided at the start of employment.
Responsibilities
- Financial
- Work with the Director of Operations 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
- Oversee all individual Head and Assistant Coaches.
- Work with coaches to maintain positive on- and off-field results within their club.
- Coach three club teams.
- Collaborate with the SVP of Player and Staff Development to ensure development of players and coaches.
- Liaise with the Director of Coaching on National Programs.
- Communicate regularly with Directors, 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 Directors 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 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.
- Assist Directors 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 the local region.
- Follow the Social Impact Office’s recommended social impact plan for the local area.
- Assist Directors with developing strategic short-, medium-, and long-term plans for the local Steel Sports club.
- Assist Directors in determining appropriate social media content and ensuring consistent, proper messaging to families.
- Communicate specific programs and national initiatives directly to all families.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications 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 securing local partnerships/sponsorships 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 standards.
- 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 player selection and placement.
- 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 assure 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 plan.
- Work with the SVP of Player and Staff Development to implement Steel Sports National rituals.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment and schedule.
- Children of staff are welcome to participate in youth programs at a discounted rate.
- Insurance benefits with additional plan options and wellness incentives.
- Competitive salaries.
- Retirement investments.
- Paid time off.
- Team atmosphere.
- Professional development opportunities, including the Foundations of Positive Coaching.
About Steel Partners
Steel Partners is a global diversified holding company with significant interests in leading companies across industries such as diversified industrial products, energy, defense, banking, insurance, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and entertainment and lifestyle. As long-term investors, Steel Partners focuses on enhancing value through operational excellence and corporate strategic restructuring programs, including the Steel Partners Operational Excellence Programs, the Steel Purchasing Council, the Steel IT Council, the Steel Environmental Health & Safety Council, the Steel Grow Talent Management system, Steel Corporate Services, and other components of the Steel Partners culture—known as “The Steel Way.”
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, 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.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
- Requires close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.