Sports Recruiting & Operations Coordinator

Soccer Shots Careers; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Company car

Competitive salary

Job summary

Soccer Shots Long Island West in Farmingdale, NY is seeking an energetic recruiter to hire and support coaches for our youth soccer programs. You do not need HR experience—we'll teach you that; background in sports or youth programs helps.

The role is full-time, on-site in Farmingdale, with opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding youth sports organization and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting coaches or staff in sports or education.
• Background in youth sports, camps, childcare, or after-school programs.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to learn new software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Recruit coaches through colleges, universities, and networks.
• Review applications, conduct phone screens, and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate onboarding, background checks, and new-hire paperwork.
• Maintain recruiting records and fill coaching positions with ops support.
• Collaborate with operations to keep positions filled.
• Engage with coaches and college contacts.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviewing

Onboarding

Relationship building

Education

Experience with youth programs

HR background (not required)

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Competitive salary

Soccer Shots Long Island West | Farmingdale, NY

Salary: Up to $55,000 per year | Full-time, on-site

Soccer Shots is the #1 children's soccer enrichment program on Long Island, partnering with 100+ schools to help children build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and soccer skills through fun, age-appropriate programs.

We're looking for an energetic, organized, and people-oriented person to help recruit, hire, and support the coaches who deliver our programs. You do not need HR experience—we'll teach you that. If you have a background in sports, coaching, college athletics, or working with children, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Recruit coaches through colleges, universities, athletic departments, and local networks.
• Review applications, conduct phone screens, and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate onboarding, background checks, and new-hire paperwork.
• Build relationships with coaches, candidates, and college contacts.
• Maintain recruiting records
• Work with our operations team to keep coaching positions filled.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• A former college athlete, coach, assistant coach, or athletic department staff member.
• Experienced in youth sports, camps, childcare, recreation, or after-school programs.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable learning new software and systems.

Previous recruiting or HR experience is a plus, but not required.

What We Offer

• Salary up to $55,000 annually.
• 401(k) benefit.
• Paid training in recruiting and hiring.
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly growing youth sports organization.
• A collaborative, hands-on team environment.

Position Requirements

• Full-time, on-site position in Farmingdale, Long Island, NY.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Reliable transportation is required.

If you're passionate about sports, enjoy connecting with people, and want to help build an incredible coaching team, we'd love to hear from you.