Youth Soccer Program Lead - Recreation Coordinator

CITY OF TAKOMA PARK; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Takoma Park Recreation Department seeks a Recreation Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of a new youth soccer program. The role involves coordinating with volunteers and families, planning seasonal activities, and ensuring smooth operations through evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include building partnerships with coaches, managing registrations, tracking budgets, and delivering a high-quality program for thousands of participants across Spring and Fall

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess Standard CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Must be able to carry 25 lbs.
• One to two years of progressively responsible experience or any combination of education and training providing required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish a soccer program within the Recreation Department, integrating it into existing procedures.
• Build relationships with coaches, volunteers, and parent leadership to ensure a successful league.
• Recruit, screen, and coordinate coaches, referees, and volunteers, including ensuring required background checks, trainings, and certifications.
• Coordinate field and facility scheduling and permitting for practices, games, and special events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents and participants during each season, including communicating timelines and changes.
• Plan and oversee day-to-day soccer program operations, including scheduling, team formation, equipment and uniform ordering.

Skills

Sports programming knowledge

Planning & problem-solving

Written & oral communication

Attention to detail & multitasking

Job description

The City of Takoma Park Recreation Department seeks a Recreation Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of a new youth soccer program. The role involves coordinating with volunteers and families, planning seasonal activities, and ensuring smooth operations through evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include building partnerships with coaches, managing registrations, tracking budgets, and delivering a high-quality program for thousands of participants across Spring and Fall