Sports Program Director

Soccer Shots COUS•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director of Nashville, through the leadership team, is responsible for the development and overall performance of Soccer Shots Nashville Units. This role involves business planning and program execution, team building and personnel development, and business administration. The Program Director is expected to create annual business plans, implement sales and marketing strategies, and ensure high standards of program quality. They will also be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and developing team members, fostering a positive culture, and managing financial performance including P&L responsibility. The role requires adherence to company policies and ethical codes, and providing regular financial and activity reports to the VP of Company Owned Units. The Program Director Nashville will submit an annual business plan and financial budget to the Vice President of Company Owned Units by October 31 for the following calendar year. Through overseeing a Leadership Team, the Program Director Nashville is responsible for executing the annual plan and the overall performance of the Company Units in Nashville. While day-to-day operations and decisions are entrusted to the Program Director and the Leadership Team, larger decisions will be made by the Vice President of Company Owned Units and the SYB Board in consultation with the Program Director of Nashville through written proposals presented by the Program Director NYC Central.

Requirements

Leadership experience
Experience in business planning and execution
Sales and marketing strategy development
Personnel management and development
Financial management, including P&L responsibility
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain client relationships
Understanding of company policies and business ethics
Proficiency in record keeping and reporting

Nice To Haves

Experience in youth sports development
Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) tools
Experience working with franchising offices

Responsibilities

Creates an annual business plan, as well as territory-specific annual action plans.
Forms sales strategies, marketing strategies, and program strategies from the annual plans and executes them through the use of Department Leaders
Implements company’s high standards for program quality throughout Nashville and ensures that all employees exceed these standards.
Evaluates progress against goals at quarterly intervals and makes appropriate adjustments to plans and personnel, as needed.
Maintains contact with clients in the market area, focuses on building strong strategic relationships, and ensures high levels of long-term client satisfaction.
Sets examples for all employees in areas of personal character and professionalism - commitment, organizational skills, work habits, leadership, and subject matter expertise.
Recruits, tests, and hires team members based on core values and EOS tools
Leads regular leadership team and/or all-team meetings.
Conducts weekly coaching and counseling with direct reports to motivate, develop skill sets, improve organizational skills, and build leadership strength.
Conducts performance reviews with direct reports quarterly and annually, or more frequently, as needed.
Empowers leaders on the team to make decisions, grow, improve the business and positively influence culture
Builds a positive culture where core values are at the fore front and employee retention is key
Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented throughout all employees on the team.
Provides monthly and quarterly reports to VP of Company Owned Units regarding financial performance.
P&L responsibility - controls expenses, meets budget, and hits goals.
Maintains accurate records of monthly and seasonal sales and activity reports.
Works in conjunction with FST Accounting and Director of People Operations to approve invoices, request payments, ensure accurate financial record keeping and HR compliance.
Submits an annual business plan and financial budget to the Vice President of Company Owned Units by October 31 for the following calendar year.
Executes the annual plan and oversees the overall performance of the Company Units in Nashville.
Makes larger decisions in consultation with the Vice President of Company Owned Units and the SYB Board through written proposals.