Soccer Shots Youth Soccer Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator: Director Of Coaching

Soccer Shots Central Indiana is a fast growing, intro-to-soccer program offered throughout the Central Indiana area. Through relationships established with private childcare centers, in addition to public "park" programs, Soccer Shots Central Indiana is currently serving over 4,500 children, between the ages of 2 and 10, each year. Our motivation is to impact children in both soccer education and character development with application to all areas of children's lives. We are motivated by a desire to see children experience the game of soccer and to enjoy the rewards that participation in the game offers. Our mission is simple: to positively impact children's lives through the game of soccer.

Job Description

The role of the Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our coaching, and to be in direct contact with other Leadership Team members. This position is accountable for the growth of the Soccer Shots Central Indiana team, while maintaining the professional quality and high standard of excellence of the company. As part of the leadership team, the Program Coordinator will be expected to play an active role in the growth, success, and impact of Soccer Shots Central Indiana in the community and will represent Soccer Shots Central Indiana with excellence. The Program Coordinator must have a passion for working with young children and soccer, great communicative and interpersonal skills, and the ability to encourage and provide constructive, candid criticism when needed. The Program Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coach recruitment
• Apprenticeship program/coach training
• Coach operations & team culture
• Account management & business development
• Coaching

A. Pre-Class Preparation: Always prepare in advance so that you don't feel "off your game" when you have the kids on the field. This includes: reading and preparing the curriculum, confirming condition of equipment, printing attendance sheet, checking address/directions/maps.

• Prior to leaving for class, review and know the curriculum
• Check all equipment (balls inflated, prizes, cones/discs for games, pinnies clean, etc.)
• Do you have TWO working pens (in case 1 runs out) with your coach's clipboard?
• Make sure you have clean uniform clothing (Soccer Shots shirt/jersey, black shorts/pants, sneakers, Soccer Shots sweatshirt or jacket, etc.)
• Day of class check and print a paper copy of attendance sheets, did any new kids recently sign up on-line?
• At the center check for registrations, did any new kids recently sign up by form and check (write check number on registration)?

Arrive Early. "On-Time" is Late: This means getting to your site at least 10-15 (schools) and 15-20 (parks) minutes early so you are set up and children are on the field at scheduled start time. This is very important! Try not to let parent or teacher questions impede you from getting your kids class to start on time (arriving early allows time for questions, especially during the first few weeks of the season). If you can answer a quick question on your way, do so, otherwise, ask the adult if you could get back to them after class and mention that you have to get the group started on time (then get back to them; don't forget!)

• Arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to schools
• Arrive at least 15-20 minutes early to parks/public locations/etc.
• Class starts on time, no exceptions

B. ON-SITE COACHING

• Enhance the Relationship:
• Communicate courteously with site directors and teachers, engage in conversation and small-talk
• Learn their names and say hello to them at every class, go out of your way to do this
• Always smile, be extra bubbly, and remember that it is a privilege that we run our program at their center
• Be sure the site staff knows your name as well

Coach Amazing Classes:

• Take all registered children to class
• Take trial children, when possible, to increase class enrollment
• Provide an amazing experience for the children, parents, and staff
• Your class should be the highlight of their week

Clean Up:

• Leave your soccer area exactly as you found it, cleaner if possible

Stay Late as Needed:

• Stay as needed to assist children/site staff/parents, answer questions
• Smile and say goodbye to adults and children when leaving

Return Children to Designated Areas:

• Safely return children to designated areas, ask a site staff person who is in charge if needed
• Make eye contact with the adult and confirm they are in the correct place, say goodbye and thank you for a verbal confirmation

C. TRAVEL TIME:

• Allow plenty of time to drive, park, and find the site
• Must arrive 10-15 minutes early at schools and 15-20 minutes early for parks

D. ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS:

• Input attendance in online registration (notify SSCI of any inconsistencies via email), daily is preferred, by end of week is mandatory
• Keep updated notes of new registrations in Additions Section and update trial notes in Comments Section
• Check your calendar and weekly emails ahead, and notify SSCI of any errors or inconsistencies
• Fill out and deliver trial slips, at all locations, for the first four weeks of each season
• Take pictures/videos as required
• Prepare and deliver mid-season reports
• Prepare and deliver end-of-season certificates/reports and prizes
• Collect and hand-off registration forms/checks to SSCI office

Program Coordinator Requirements:

• Attend SSCI team trainings, team-building activities, and social events.
• Attend and participate in leadership team meetings.
• Participate in traction implementation (read Traction) and traction meetings.
• Complete required SSF and SSCI trainings.
• Ability to coach exceptional, high energy classes solo (at an A level).
• Sustain and increase registrations at sites.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains friendly, positive relationships with school staff and park parents.
• Train coaches on-site and lead coach trainings.
• Will fill-in for classes and demos (master cover).
• Saturday/Sunday/Weeknight availability for public program classes.
• Highly organized.
• Commitment to the mission of Soccer Shots: to positively impact children's lives through the game of soccer.
• Ability to consistently exhibit the company's Core Values.
• Consistently exceed expectations.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills: comfortable and confident interacting, speaking, and managing people with a variety of different personalities.
• Exceptional writing skills: must be able to communicate clearly, accurately, and with proper grammar via email.
• Creative problem solver that has the ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and "think outside the box."
• Commitment to develop, improve, and grow (individually and organizationally) on a daily basis.
• Highly self-motivated and interested in seeking a professional business opportunity, where upside is based on performance.
• Thrive in all environments and be noticed by others.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements:

The job description above is a full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week (hours will not exceed 40 hours per week). Some time of the year may be busier and require more work, while other times will be slower and require less work. Typical/expected working hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:00am to 5:0