Manager of Team Operations, Chicago Fire II
About The Position
Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a dedicated Manager of Team Operations, Chicago Fire II to join our team! You will be responsible for all aspects of team operations including but not limited to staff/player/parent communication, budgeting, player registration, & trip planning. We are searching for someone with the ability to work independently and in a team/collaborative work environment as required along with strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills. The Manager of Team Operations, Chicago Fire II will report to Director of Team Operations, CFII & Academy and Chicago Fire II Head Coach.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in team operations, travel coordination or sports administration, preferably within professional, collegiate or elite youth soccer environments
- Strong proven experience in Team Operations/Administration
- Demonstrated experience building and managing budgets, including tracking expenses & collaborating with senior leadership
- Must display a strong work ethic and desire to build a career in professional sports
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Ability to travel and work weekends/flexible hours required
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language fluency
- Bachelors degree in related field
- Previous experience with MLS and MLS Next Pro rules and regulations
- Experience with Teamworks (team communication and operations platform)
Responsibilities
- Build & Manage the annual CFII budget in collaboration with the Director of Team Operations, CFII & Academy
- Budget, coordinate & facilitate all aspects of CFII away trips which includes devising itineraries, hotel, bus/vans & flight reservations as well as nutrition for players & staff
- Collaborate with travel agents for booking hotels, flights & bus/vans
- Coordinate & facilitate all aspects of CFII home games with high standards which include coordinating schedules with our players and opponents
- Liaise with the Facility Operations Department on field schedules for CFII training and games to assure all necessary reservations are booked in a timely matter
- Manager player onboarding/offboarding which includes booking flights in/out of market, player housing, social security, bank, & transportation
- Manage player registrations for MLS NEXT Pro league and any other competitions to adhere to all rules & regulations
- Manage daily communication via Teamworks with players, staff & parents regarding training/travel schedules & important information as needed
- Collaborate with 1st Team and Academy team operations staff to organize player movement across teams
- Coordinate trialist communication & accommodations in and out of market
- Collaborate with the Marketing department for all social media outlet needs
- Completion of other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Official Chicago Fire FC Website
- Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
- CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
