Assistant Soccer Teams Director

THE ROLE

The role of Assistant Soccer Teams Director has many different areas of impact within our soccer teams. The role will report to a Senior leader within the organization and will have direct interaction with personnel at all levels of the organization.

Advantages of working with Steel Sports

Flexible work environment and schedule.
Our KIDS FIRST mentality welcomes the participation of your children in your team’s activities as applicable.
Children of our Staff are welcome to participate in our youth programs at a Staff discounted rate.
Insurance Benefits with additional plan options with wellness incentives.
Competitive Salaries.
Retirement Investments
Paid time off.
Team atmosphere.
Professional Development beginning with the Foundations of Positive Coaching, in which will be provided to you at the start of your employment.

Responsibilities

Financial

Work with our Director of Operations to plan, implement, and approve Steel Sports budgets during the budget planning process.
Monitor and then 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 all individual Head and Assistant Coaches to help maintain positive on and off-field results within their club.
Coach three club teams
Work with the SVP of Player and Staff development to assure development of players and coaches,
Liaise with Director of Coaching on National Programs.
Liaise with Directors regularly, 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 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 to reach new potential families.
Devise, implement, and execute plans to grow the current club and reach new families within our current geography.
Identify clubs, directors, and coaches that are a cultural fit with Steel Sports.
Work alongside the Social Impact Office to create new ideas and methods to integrate the Steel Sports mission, vision, and core values into everyday local Steel Sports.
Represent Steel Sports locally at appropriate conferences and summits to highlight and grow Steel Sports in your local area.
Assist Directors with developing, implementing, and executing fundraising events in association with the Social Impact Office.
Host annual town hall events with families to gage feedback to assess our team's product in your local region.
Follow the Social Impact Office's recommended social impact plan for the local area.
Assist Directors with developing a strategic short, medium, and long term plan for your local Steel Sports club.
Assist Directors with determining what social media content is appropriate and that messaging to families is consistent and proper.
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 finding any local partnership/sponsorship from each club.
Work with SVP, Teams to identify potential partners and/or sponsors.

Logistics

Establish best practices across all teams in the club
Evaluate each team on an annual basis to determine club best practices and make sure they adhere to the national best practices.
Utilize the universal operational materials specifically for the Teams product, including but not limited to financial templates, marketing templates, social media templates, club language, 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 the needs for each season 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.

Requirements
Be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, and committed to the mission and culture of Steel Sports.
Successfully complete the application procedure and pass a background check.
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Additional Associates or bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Business Studies, or related field is preferred.
Prior soccer playing or coaching experience.
Minimum of 2-3 years experience working with school age children.
Commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture.
Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Have a strong understanding of and proficiency with computer technology.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to encounter challenges with a solution mindset and remain optimistic despite setbacks with program.
Understanding of and ability to apply principles of quality youth development and programming.
Has flexibility and adaptability in work style and in work environments.
Can manage a dynamic “work” schedule with other jobs, personal responsibilities, school, etc.
Able to meet deadlines and complete tasks/projects on-time.
Ability to interface well with all departments at all levels both internally and externally.
Ability to work with the appropriate sense of urgency and have a drive for results.
Highly self-motivated, persistent, dependable and independent.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Must have knowledge of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (MSWord, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, MS Outlook).