Player Development Programs Manager — Youth Soccer Impact

Chicago Fire FC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Exempt full-time status

Job summary

Chicago Fire Youth Soccer Club seeks a Manager, Player Development Programs to join our team. This individual will report to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the planning, execution, and continued growth of the club's supplemental training programs, hosted events, leagues, and tournaments.

This role focuses on program development, participant experience, operational leadership, and revenue growth opportunities that support the club's strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking ability.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial work style.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays at home games or events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution and revenue growth of all supplemental training programs, hosted tournaments, leagues, and events for Chicago Fire Youth Soccer Club.
• Lead growth and development of supplemental programming (SAQ, small groups, seasonal programs, summer initiatives).
• Identify and support new business and revenue opportunities through programming and events.
• Support league and tournament operations (scheduling, registration, communications, travel logistics, game-day).
• Lead winter programming initiatives (e.g., Friday Night High School Girls League).
• Achieve participation targets, operational goals and revenue projections for assigned programs and events.
• Strengthen relationships with the Chicago Fire Academy and other partners.
• Organize registration and admin requirements for seamless participant experience.
• Collaborate with marketing and partnerships to promote programs and sponsor initiatives.
• Ensure programs adhere to club risk management standards and maintain strong partnerships.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Non-traditional hours

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports, recreation or similar field of study

Job description

Chicago Fire Youth Soccer Club seeks a Manager, Player Development Programs to join our team. This individual will report to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the planning, execution, and continued growth of the club's supplemental training programs, hosted events, leagues, and tournaments.

This role focuses on program development, participant experience, operational leadership, and revenue growth opportunities that support the club's strategic objectives.