Director of Coaching: Lead & Develop Youth Soccer Coaches

Soccer Shots Franchising; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training pay

Signing bonus

Career advancement

Impactful work

Job summary

Soccer Shots Franchising is seeking a Director of Coaching to lead our coaching team, recruit and onboard coaches, and build strong relationships with partners across the community. You will help develop people, solve scheduling challenges, and drive an exceptional program experience for children and families.

The role emphasizes leadership, team growth, and cross-functional collaboration with our leadership and admin teams to achieve company goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading coaching staff and building strong teams.
• Ability to recruit, hire, train and onboard coaches.
• Strong communication, scheduling and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop our team of Soccer Shots coaches.
• Build relationships to create a connected team culture.
• Recruit, interview, hire and onboard coaches; train and evaluate performance.
• Schedule coaches and events; manage coverage and contingencies.
• Represent Soccer Shots with schools, parks and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

People Development

Relationship Building

Recruiting & Hiring

Coaching & Mentoring

Job description

Future Opening: Director of Coaches Youth Soccer

• Bonus based on performance

JOIN OUR AMAZING TEAM!

Director of Coaches - Leadership Team Member

Lead People. Build a Team. Make an Impact.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves developing people, building relationships, solving problems, and helping a team succeed.

You’ll laugh. You’ll break a sweat. And you’ll go home knowing that you made a difference—not only in the lives of children, but in the coaches you lead.

Soccer Shots San Diego is looking for a Director of Coaching who wants to take ownership of an incredible team of coaches.

Yes, you’ll help us recruit, hire, train and schedule great coaches. But this position is about much more than filling shifts.

We are looking for a leader.

Someone who gets to know their coaches. Someone coaches trust and want to work for. Someone who develops people, recognizes problems early, steps in when the team needs help, and takes pride in making sure our coaching team delivers an exceptional experience to every child, family and partner we serve.

If you enjoy building teams and want an opportunity to grow as a leader, we want to meet you.

THE JOB

As our Director of Coaching, you will help lead the people responsible for delivering the Soccer Shots experience every day.

You will:

• 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
  
  

LEADERSHIP + MANAGEMENT

We don't expect everything to go perfectly.

Coaches will call out. Schedules will change. Parents and partners will need help. Problems will occasionally fall between the cracks.

We need someone whose instinct is:

“I've got it. Let's figure this out.”

You won't have to personally do everything—but you will help make sure the right things get done.

WHO WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE?

You may be a great fit if you:

• Love leading and developing people
  
  
• Naturally build strong relationships
  
  
• Enjoy helping others become better at what they do
  
  
• Are comfortable having both encouraging and difficult conversations
  
  
• Take ownership instead of waiting for someone else to solve a problem
  
  
• Communicate clearly, professionally and respectfully—even when something goes wrong
  
  
• Can organize people and schedules without losing sight of the people behind them
  
  
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a leadership team
  
  
• Are willing to jump in when the team needs you
  
  
• Want responsibility, accountability and an opportunity to grow
  
  
• Are humble enough to learn and confident enough to lead
  
  

You do not need to know everything on day one.

We can teach systems and processes.

We're looking for someone with the attitude, leadership ability and desire to own the outcome.

OPPORTUNITY TO GROW

We want this to be more than another job.

Our goal is to find someone who can become an increasingly important leader within Soccer Shots San Diego.

As you demonstrate your ability to lead people, solve problems, improve systems and produce results, there will be opportunities to take on greater leadership and responsibility within the organization.

We want someone who is excited to help build what comes next.

SCHEDULE

20-30 Non-Coaching Leadership/Administrative hours per week, plus coaching and field responsibilities.
- $22–$30 per hour
10-15 Coaching Hours per week
- Starting at $25 per hour

Typical Schedule: (Flexible to fit what works)

• Saturday: approximately 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Sunday: approximately 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Monday: approximately 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Tuesday: approximately 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Wednesday: approximately 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Thursday: approximately 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Friday: approximately 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
  
  
• Flexible weekday hours based on hiring, training, scheduling and program needs
  
  

Because this position leads our coaching team, some flexibility is necessary when unexpected situations arise.

WHAT YOU GET

• Training: $20 per hour
  
  
• Head Coaching starting at $25 per hour
  
  
• $200 signing bonus if approved 12 Early Childhood Education units are already completed
  
  
• 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
  
  

WHAT YOU NEED

• 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
  
  

BONUS: 12 approved Early Childhood Education units already completed.

OUR CORE VALUES

Every Soccer Shots employee—and especially our leaders—is expected to live our core values:

• Do the Right Thing
  
  
• Own It
  
  
• Humbly Confident
  
  
• Help First
  
  
• Grow or Die
  
  

These aren't words on a wall. They describe how we expect our team to work together.

WHO WE ARE

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for ages 2–8 with a focus on character development.

Although we've grown, we're still a family business at heart. We treat our employees like teammates and the children we teach like our own.

We provide a high-quality introduction to soccer while helping children develop confidence, character and a lifelong love of being active.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead people—not simply manage tasks—we'd love to meet you.

HOW TO APPLY

Respond directly to this job posting or apply online.

Visit Soccer Shots San Diego Central & North and click Employment.

Flexible work from home options available.

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Why does this position interest you? (Explain your leadership experience and why you are the right person for this job) *

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Some Perks of Working for Soccer Shots Include:

Flexible Schedules

Competitive Compensation

I have never worked for a company this great. They always check up and ensure that you are doing great and if not they try to find ways to help. They truly invest their time in their mission and ensure that everyone is being heard and they assure inclusivity. The communicate very well on expectations and will help guide you if more explanation or instructions are needed. Overall I love working for Soccer Shots!