Manager in Training - (Path to GM $70-80K) - Let's Play Soccer

Let's Play Soccer - Centennial; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Unlimited vacation

Leadership development

Job summary

Let’s Play Soccer in Portage, MI is hiring for a Manager in Training with a clear pathway to General Manager. You’ll recruit, train, schedule, and coach with GM guidance, while supporting league registrations, memberships, and local partnerships. You’ll run daily operations, manage payroll, inventory, safety, and maintenance, and ensure guests feel valued.

Growth is tracked toward promotion to GM. Starting salary is $45,000–$54,000 with a path to $70,000–$80,000+; benefits are 100% company-paid,

Qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory experience in sports, retail, hospitality, or operations.
• Sales or customer service experience.
• 18+ years old and willing to work evenings/weekends.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn to lead the team: recruit, train, schedule, and coach with guidance from GM.
• Support revenue growth: assist with league registrations, memberships, and local partnerships.
• Run daily operations: help manage scheduling, payroll, inventory, safety, and maintenance.
• Deliver great experiences: greet players, resolve issues, and help every guest feel valued.
• Own your growth: track progress and prepare for promotion to GM.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales or customer service

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Manager in Training – Career Path to General Manager ($70K–$80K) – Let’s Play Soccer, Portage

Let’s Play Soccer — The Indoor Soccer Company

Our Mission:

Uniting people for the love of the Beautiful Game. We make a positive impact on people’s lives through soccer—and in people’s lives through acts of service.

Our Message:

We do everything for you except play the game.

Why you’ll love this job

• Start your leadership journey. Learn what it takes to run a high-performing facility—building teams, growing revenue, and creating great experiences.
• Serve first, lead always. Jump in wherever needed—check in players, help a ref, fix a schedule snag, or assist a customer—with support from your General Manager.
• Grow every week. Receive hands‑on coaching, leadership mentorship, and professional certifications designed to accelerate your path to General Manager.
• Make an impact. Use soccer and acts of service to unite your community and help players love coming back every season.

Pay & benefits

• $45,000–$54,000 starting salary with a clear path to General Manager ($70,000–$80,000+)
• 100% company-paid benefits — Medical, mental health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, unlimited vacation
• Leadership development — Personal leadership coach + world‑class training and certifications

What you’ll do

• Learn to lead the team: recruit, train, schedule, and coach with guidance from your GM
• Support revenue growth: assist with league registration, memberships, and local partnerships
• Run daily operations: help manage scheduling, payroll, inventory, safety, and maintenance
• Deliver great experiences: greet players, resolve issues, and help every guest feel valued
• Own your growth: track your progress and prepare for promotion to General Manager

Schedule

Nights & weekends required: Mon–Fri 4pm–1am, Sat–Sun 6am–1am (shifts vary)

What you bring

• Leadership or supervisory experience (sports, retail, hospitality, or operations)
• Sales or customer service experience
• 18+ years old and willing to work evenings/weekends
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Bonus:

Spanish/English bilingual, soccer or team-sports background, and a passion for leading people and growing programs

If you’re driven, people-focused, and ready to grow into leadership, this Manager in Training role is your path to becoming a General Manager with Let’s Play Soccer

Location: Portage, MI

7187 S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002