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

Let's Play Sports, Inc.; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Mental health coverage

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Unlimited vacation

Leadership development

Job summary

Let's Play Soccer in Portage, MI, is seeking a Manager in Training to begin a leadership journey with a direct path to General Manager. You will recruit, train, and coach the team while helping to grow revenue and partnerships in a dynamic indoor soccer environment.

Starting salary ranges from $45,000 to $54,000 with rapid advancement to a GM role at $70,000–$80,000+. Benefits are fully paid by the company, including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match, plus unlimited vacation.

Qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory experience (sports, retail, hospitality, or operations).
• Sales or customer service experience.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• 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 progress and prepare for promotion to General Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer service

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

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### 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

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