Coaching Coordinator chez Super Soccer Stars

Description

About Us:

Soccer Stars is the leading youth soccer program and Amazing Athletes is the leading multi-

sport program for children ages 12 months to 13 years on Long Island and in Eastern Queens. Our

acclaimed program provides an energetic, enjoyable, and age-suitable introduction to sports by

providing classes, camps, and clinics held in schools, community centers, and local parks. We take pride in our

creative curriculum, which focuses not only on sport specific skills but also on fostering social

skills and character development, creating a positive and lasting impact on every child we

coach.

Description

Soccer Stars Long Island & Eastern Queens is seeking a full-time Coaching Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for leading coach training sessions, evaluating current coaching staff, and ensuring our programs maintain the highest standards of instruction and engagement. The Coaching Coordinator will also play a key role in tracking and managing equipment inventory, as well as supporting the Coaching Manager in all aspects of coach development and program execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and excellent communication abilities to support coach development and maintain program excellence. This position requires both on-field engagement and behind-the-scenes coordination to ensure a seamless experience for our athletes, families, and coaching staff.

Responsibilities:

Coach Development & Training:

- Lead and facilitate training sessions for new and existing coaches to align with Soccer Stars & Amazing Athletes curriculum and coaching philosophy.

- Conduct on-site evaluations of coaching staff to assess performance and provide a written feedback report.

- Support the Coaching Manager in monitoring coach performance and assisting with promotions.

- Serve as a mentor and resource for coaches, providing guidance and answering program-related questions.

- Assist in implementing structured development plans for coaches to improve skills and teaching methods.

- Coach classes regularly and utilize these sessions as training opportunities for new and pre-existing coaching staff.

- Fill in coaching vacancies as needed when coaches drop out of assigned classes.

Equipment & Logistics Management:

- Track, manage, and distribute coaching equipment across all program locations.

- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all equipment, ensuring replacements and restocking as needed.

- Ensure that all coaching staff have the necessary materials and gear for their sessions.

- Develop and enforce protocols for equipment storage, maintenance, and retrieval.

Support for Coaching Manager & Program Operations:

- Assist in scheduling coaches to ensure proper staffing for all classes, camps, and clinics.

- Support hiring efforts by coordinating interviews, onboarding, and training of new coaches.

- Provide administrative support for tracking coach performance, evaluations, and feedback.

- Communicate with families and partners as needed to address coaching-related concerns or feedback.

- Ensure all coaching staff adhere to Soccer Stars policies and maintain program quality standards.

- Respond to parent feedback via email, phone or email.

- Be a Brand Ambassador and Leader at all times. This includes class promotion, engaging in conversations with parents and partners, and professional demeanor with coaching team. 

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of soccer coaching experience.
• Previous experience in training or mentoring coaches preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work weekends
• Proficiency in Google Suite or other administrative tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel across Long Island and Eastern Queens regularly.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about youth sports and coaching development.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within the company
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)