Director of Operations

Rush Soccer; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Krewe Rush, operating under Rush Soccer, seeks a Director of Operations to lead logistics, events, and partnerships in Lafayette, LA. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality experiences for players, families, coaches, staff, and partners.

The successful candidate will coordinate facility use, scheduling, ECNL administration, and community relations, reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating with the Technical Director and staff.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families, coaches, staff, volunteers, businesses, and community organizations.
• Experience in youth sports, soccer administration, event management, operations, or community relations preferred.
• Familiar with club-management/communication platforms and calendar tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate club operations, scheduling, and facility coordination.
• Serve as liaison with Rush Soccer, ECNL, and Louisiana Soccer Association; represent the club at meetings.
• Manage ECNL participation logistics: registration, scheduling, uniforms, referees, trainers.
• Plan and manage events, tournaments, and camps to strengthen engagement and culture.
• Develop relationships with local businesses and community organizations.
• Engage members year-round and coordinate external events at facilities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Job description

LA Krewe Rush is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and relationship-driven professional to serve as our Director of Operations. This position plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of the club, overseeing facility and scheduling logistics, league administration, club events, membership engagement, and community partnerships.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and understands the importance of creating a high-quality experience for players, families, coaches, staff, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

Club Operations & Logistics

Oversee and coordinate the operational needs of LA Krewe Rush, including practice scheduling and facility coordination, coaching conflicts, and communication with field management personnel. Work closely with coaches and directors to ensure training environments and facilities consistently meet club standards.

League & Organizational Administration

Serve as a liaison between LA Krewe Rush and organizations including Rush Soccer, ECNL, Louisiana Soccer Association, and other soccer organizations. Represent the club at appropriate meetings, conferences, and events and provide updates to club leadership.

Coordinate the operational aspects of the club's ECNL participation, including registration, scheduling, uniforms/kits, referees, athletic trainers, game-day setup, travel information, game discrepancies, and disciplinary matters.

Events, Tournaments & Camps

Coordinate and manage club events designed to strengthen membership engagement and club culture, including LA Krewe Rush-hosted tournaments and events such as Family Fun Day. Coordinate Winter and Preseason Camps, including staff assignments, logistics, and parent communication.

Community Relations & Partnerships

Develop and strengthen relationships with businesses and community organizations that align with LA Krewe Rush and provide value to club members.

Manage and grow the LKR Development Fund, identifying creative sponsorship and partnership opportunities that allow businesses to support the club while gaining exposure within the LA Krewe Rush community.

Maintain and expand the LKR Business Directory, promoting businesses within the club membership and developing preferred-vendor relationships when appropriate.

Membership Engagement

Develop initiatives that strengthen communication and engagement with LA Krewe Rush families throughout the year, including the non-season and summer months.

External Events & Facility Coordination

Coordinate with external organizations regarding events hosted at LA Krewe Rush facilities, including ODP events, coaching education, referee courses, practices, and other soccer-related programming.

Qualifications & Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate strong organizational and project-management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to build positive relationships with families, coaches, staff, volunteers, businesses, and community organizations.

The position requires someone who can independently manage multiple priorities, solve operational problems quickly, communicate professionally, and work collaboratively with club leadership. Experience in youth sports, soccer administration, event management, operations, community relations, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Candidates should also be comfortable using email, shared calendars, club-management/communication platforms, and other technology necessary to coordinate a large youth sports organization. Coaching experience is preferred.

Position Expectations

This is a hands-on position that requires availability beyond traditional office hours. The Director should expect periodic evening and weekend responsibilities associated with games, tournaments, camps, meetings, and special events.

The position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Technical Director, campus directors, coaches, administrative staff, team managers, volunteers, league representatives, facility personnel, and community partners.

About LA Krewe Rush

LA Krewe Rush is committed to creating a culture of development and unity. Our mission is to build a thriving soccer community while developing athletes through holistic player development and unwavering team unity.

The Director of Operations will play an important role in bringing that mission to life by ensuring the operational side of the organization supports an exceptional experience for our players, families, coaches, and community.