Soccer Program Lead

The Salvation Army•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The person in this position will fill all soccer program needs and will assist with other programs as directed by their management. The Soccer Specialist will work a varied schedule based on the activities throughout the year. The nature of the task and responsibilities will change to some degree based upon the program they are assisting in; but their character and attitude must always promote the Christian faith and be in keeping with the Mission of The Salvation Army. Summary: Supports the implementation and oversight of soccer programs taking place in conjunction with the Recreation Center. This could include monitoring the facilities, special events, classes, field trips and various programs (SK2, Summer Camps, Corps programs), leagues, and tournaments.

Requirements

A person of good character
Able to follow directions
Willing to work a variety of schedules as needed for programming
Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
Must be able to work well with others
If this person will be needed to drive as part of their responsibilities, then they will need to have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a Salvation Army 12 passenger driving test.

Responsibilities

Contact Athletic Directors and Coaches of Girls and Boys soccer teams to encourage participation in our programs.
Develop and maintain an ongoing relationship with area soccer coaches
Coordinate all referees needed for each league
Get t-shirt designs and ordered for league play
Submit all required dates for gym use to the Fitness/Rec management team at least one month in advance of event.
For all events, submit food and beverage needs to the Fitness/Rec management team at least one month in advance.
Submit a Team Calendar listing all events with cost and marketing needs to Fitness/Rec management team one month in advance.
Schedule time with Recreation and Fitness Management team to go over lesson plans, and age groups, etc.
Have approved lesson plans written out and ready to be passed out to additional staff
Provide all necessary information for registration forms and to promote the event to the Marketing Department at least four weeks in advance
Coordinate with Recreation and Fitness Management team ages of teams, uniform, prices, staffing needs, etc
Will be in charge of: finding coaches for each team running parents meeting Having teams post their lesson plans for practices Securing all registration monies prior to the start of league play Coordinating games with other teams, home and away
Provide all necessary information for registration forms and to promote the event to the Marketing Department at least four weeks in advance
Will be in charge of all soccer open gym times Keeping accurate track of stats Collecting guest pass and entering into kiosk Keeping order in the gym and taking care of any disturbances Requesting additional staff as appropriate
Develop and launch Futsal and Futsal Jr programs
Advertising - Provide all necessary information for registration forms and to promote the event to the Marketing Department at least four weeks in advance
Ensure all open slots have been filled
Collecting all fees
Contacting and scheduling referees for games
Creating Schedules
Coordinating staff for stats, clock, water, etc
Ordering uniforms/Shirts (If needed)
Provide event information to manager for entry into Kiosk system
Collecting fees from members
Contacting and scheduling referees for games
Creating Schedules
Coordinating staff for stats, clock, water, etc
Ordering uniforms/Shirts (If needed)
Provide event information to manager for entry into Kiosk system
Provide all necessary information for registration forms and to promote the event to the Marketing Department at least four weeks in advance
Will assist with all aspects of opening and closing activities of the park.
All other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Fitness and Recreation Management Team.