Soccer Program Lead

Summary

The person in this position will fill all soccer program needs and will assist with other programs as directed by their management. The Soccer Specialist will work a varied schedule based on the activities throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation and oversight of soccer programs taking place in conjunction with the Recreation Center.
• Works a varied schedule based on the activities throughout the year.
• Ensures a safe and healthy environment for participants.
• Communicates effectively with different populations and builds rapport with clients.
• Coordinates with Athletic Directors and Coaches of Girls and Boys soccer teams to encourage participation in their programs.
• Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with area soccer coaches.
• Coordinates all referees needed for each league.
• Submits all required dates for gym use to the Fitness/Rec management team at least one month in advance of events.
• Submits food and beverage needs to the Fitness/Rec management team at least one month in advance.
• Schedules time with Recreation and Fitness Management team to go over lesson plans, and age groups, etc.
• Provides all necessary information for registration forms and promotes the event to the Marketing Department at least four weeks in advance.
• Coordinates with Recreation and Fitness Management team for ages of teams, uniform, prices, staffing needs, etc.
• Runs parents meetings, having teams post their lesson plans for practices, securing all registration monies prior to the start of league play, coordinating games with other teams, home and away, providing all necessary information for registration forms and promoting the event to the Marketing Department at least four weeks in advance.
• Assists with all aspects of opening and closing activities of the park.

Qualifications

• A person of good character.
• Able to follow directions.
• Willing to work a variety of schedules as needed for programming.
• Able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Able to work well with others.
• If this person will be needed to drive as part of their responsibilities, then they will need to have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a Salvation Army 12 passenger driving test.