Indoor Soccer Coordinator

DeKalb Park District; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

DeKalb Park District is seeking a Soccer Program Coordinator for the indoor youth and adult soccer program at the SRC in DeKalb, IL. This part-time, non-exempt position requires hands-on operations and strong organizational skills.

The coordinator will recruit teams, develop schedules, register players, and liaise with coaches, referees, and facility staff to ensure safe and enjoyable league play. Evening and weekend availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be age 21 or older.
• 2–4 years of experience leading and managing youth and/or adult soccer leagues.
• Knowledge of soccer rules and regulations.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and form teams and leagues; create schedules.
• Coordinate program registration and develop rosters and team/league lists.
• Communicate rosters, schedules, league rules and other essential information to coaches and teams.
• Be visible and available to coaches, referees, and participants during games; monitor league play and manage games.

Skills

Soccer rules

Customer service

Communication skills

Team management

Time management

Tools

Registration software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Recreation - DeKalb, IL 60115

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.00 Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

TITLE: Soccer Program Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for organizing and managing the operations of the indoor youth and adult soccer program at the DeKalb Park District’s Sports and Recreation Center (SRC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for recruitment and formation of teams and leagues, creation of game schedules, recruitment and scheduling of game referees internally or with an outside company, and promotion of the park district’s soccer program within the community.
2. Organize and coordinate program registration and develop rosters and team/league lists.
3. Communicate rosters, schedules, league rules and other essential league information to coaches and teams on a timely basis.
4. Be visible and available to coaches, referees, and participants during games; monitor league play and perform game management duties; and address any coach, player or spectator questions or concerns.
5. Perform various facility functions including arriving 1-hour prior to the first scheduled game to inspect field and equipment conditions to identify and address any problems or potential hazards. Open and close facility as assigned.
6. Communicate with coaches, referees, parents, participants, and Park District staff on a regular basis.
7. Enforce all league rules and regulations. Fill in as a referee as needed.
8. Notify the Athletic Coordinator of any unusual situations regarding the operation of the program such as broken equipment, accidents, site damage, and unsportsmanlike conduct of players, coaches, or spectators.
9. Work collaboratively with the marketing manager to promote leagues, disseminate information, and update websites and social media.
10. Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.
11. Assist with emergency procedures and program site evacuation; administer first aid when necessary.
12. Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the park district’s safety policy, including completing incident reports on a timely basis.
13. Other duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

1. Assists with general upkeep of program site including light janitorial duties as necessary.
2. Assists with any special projects related to a game or event.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:
   • Must be age 21 or older.
   • Between Two (2) and four (4) years of experience leading and managing youth and/or adult soccer leagues.
2. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the game of soccer including the rules and regulations of the sport.
   • Ability to interact with patrons and co-workers in a professional and positive manner and exhibit effective customer service skills.
   • Ability to resolve differences and conflicts with patrons that may arise in a diplomatic manner, or when necessary, seek the assistance of the Athletic Coordinator or Superintendent of Recreation.
   • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
   • Strong organizational, administrative, and written and oral communication skills.
   • Basic computer skills and the ability to understand and use park district registration software.
   • Possess or willingness to obtain CPR and AED certification.
   • Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis and some holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak, listen, stand, walk, jog/run, use hands, sit, stoop, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual may need to stand for prolonged periods of time and may be required to walk, run, jog, or perform other physical maneuvers to referee a soccer game. The individual is required to move soccer goals and benches throughout the facility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near people playing a variety of sports, instructors conducting youth/adult activities or specialized program classes. The employee will be required to work indoors at the Sports and Recreation Center and/or outside at a park district athletic field. When working outside the employee may be exposed to various weather conditions, including wet, cold, hot, and humid conditions. The employee may also work in an office environment near computers, fax machines, telephones, copiers, and other office machinery.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference and/or background checks, job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties from this document or job specific documentation does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.