Coaching Coordinator

Soccer Shots Northern Indiana/Fort Wayne/Northwest Indiana•South Bend, IN

About The Position

Soccer Shots is a children's soccer program for ages 2–8 that emphasizes character development. The Coaching Coordinator builds supportive relationships with coaching staff through individual training, evaluation, and development, and serves as a role model for both new and experienced coaches. The position also coaches up to 20 sessions per season and supports the successful planning and delivery of each season. This is a full-time, salaried position requiring at least 40 hours per week. Hours are season-dependent and generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed; Saturday hours may be balanced by adjusting weekday hours. Work may occur between 8:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and additional hours may sometimes be needed to meet deadlines and goals. The role includes occasional travel to Fort Wayne and South Bend, Indiana. The position combines office work in a temperature-controlled environment with occasional exposure to indoor and outdoor sports settings. Physical activities include extended sitting, standing, and walking; regular keyboard and phone use; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; and running, stopping, stooping, and bending during physical activity sessions lasting at least 40 minutes. The office has moderate noise from equipment, customers, and phone conversations, and gymnasium-like noise may occur.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Effective organizational and administrative skills.
Attention to detail.
A positive attitude and passion for the Soccer Shots mission.
Computer and application skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Previous experience managing or mentoring peers or coaches.
Ability to manage, engage, and interact with up to ten children ages 2–8, with experience doing so.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout an extended 8–10-hour workday.
Ability to use fingers, hands, and arms consistently for keyboarding and phone work.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Excellent vision, with or without correction.
Ability to run, stop, stoop, and bend during physical activity sessions lasting at least 40 minutes.
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and occasionally work additional hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Previous experience with soccer.
Experience with Google Suite.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Coaching (DOC) on hiring, orientation, and onboarding new coaches.
Train new coaches.
Mentor and supervise a team of up to 15 coaches.
Conduct coach evaluations.
Conduct one-on-one coach check-ins.
Provide coaches with needed equipment, participant prizes, and marketing materials.
Hold coaches accountable to program and brand standards.
Collaborate with Soccer Shots directors and fellow coordinators on season planning and improving program quality.
Participate in coaching department tasks related to the successful rollout of each soccer season.
Assist Operations and Marketing departments as needed.
Travel occasionally to Fort Wayne and South Bend, Indiana.
Coach up to 20 sessions per season.