Director of Coaches Youth Soccer
About The Position
Soccer Shots San Diego is seeking a Director of Coaching to lead and develop an incredible team of coaches. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on developing people, building relationships, solving problems, and ensuring the coaching team delivers an exceptional experience to every child, family, and partner. The role involves recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, and supporting coaches, as well as maintaining strong communication, holding coaches accountable, and serving as a Brand Ambassador. The ideal candidate will be a leader who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and thrives in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth within the organization.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- A genuine desire to develop and support people
- Soccer Shots coaches must love children and be ready to have fun!
- Reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s License—we travel throughout San Diego County
- Ability to pass required background checks
- Required immunizations/documentation, including TB test, MMR and Tdap
- Employment is contingent upon cleared FBI & DOJ Live Scan background checks
Nice To Haves
- 12 approved Early Childhood Education units already completed
Responsibilities
- Lead, support and develop our team of Soccer Shots coaches
- Build genuine relationships with coaches and create a strong, connected team culture
- Recruit, interview, hire and onboard excellent new coaches
- Train, observe, evaluate and continually develop coaches
- Help coaches grow into trainers, mentors and future leaders
- Run coach meetings, trainings and special events
- Help create and manage coach schedules based on program and team needs
- Proactively solve scheduling challenges, call-outs and coverage issues
- Step in and help when unexpected coaching challenges arise
- Maintain strong communication with coaches so issues are identified before they become emergencies
- Help hold coaches accountable to Soccer Shots standards and expectations
- Serve as a Brand Ambassador with our schools, parks and community partners
- Help protect and strengthen partner relationships when challenges arise
- Work collaboratively with our leadership and administrative team to accomplish company goals
- Identify problems, bring solutions and help improve the systems that support our coaching team
- Support the team outside your normal lane when necessary to help the organization succeed
- Represent Soccer Shots positively and professionally in the community
Benefits
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
- Leadership development
- Career and advancement opportunities
- The opportunity to develop and lead an amazing team
- Work that has a genuine impact on children, families, coaches and the San Diego community
- $200 signing bonus if approved 12 Early Childhood Education units are already completed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
