Scrum Master
Soccer Shots Southwest Las Vegas operates in the youth sports education sector, focusing on delivering quality soccer programs that build character for children in the Las Vegas community. The organization addresses the challenge of providing engaging and positive athletic experiences for youth while fostering personal development. It maintains a mission-driven and supportive work environment where team members contribute significantly to its success.
About the role
The Scrum Master role is designed to lead and enhance agile processes within the team. This position empowers teams to perform optimally by facilitating collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring timely and quality project delivery. The role is critical in promoting agile principles and supporting the organization’s operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Coach and mentor agile teams on Scrum principles, values, and best practices
- Remove impediments and blockers that hinder team progress and sprint delivery
- Track and communicate team velocity, sprint metrics, and project progress to stakeholders
- Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized product backlog
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability
- Identify and mitigate risks to ensure on-time, quality deliverables
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a professional environment
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification preferred
- Strong understanding of Scrum framework, Agile methodologies, and Kanban
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule