Youth Sports Operations Manager

Super Soccer Stars; West Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Soccer Stars and Amazing Athletes of Long Island & Eastern Queens is seeking a full-time Coaching Operations Manager to oversee, develop, and evaluate our coaching staff to ensure high-quality instruction and program execution. This role involves hands-on coaching support and administrative coordination to optimize staffing and operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, proactive mindset, and excellent communication abilities to support coach development and program growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of youth sports experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Experience presenting to large groups.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Customer service oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel across Long Island and Eastern Queens.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coach hiring, training, and scheduling strategy.
• Supervise coaching staff and evaluate program quality.
• Manage inventory and distribution of equipment.
• Coordinate with Staffing Coordinator for class staffing.
• Serve as primary contact for coach inquiries and development.
• Lead coach training sessions aligning with curriculum.
• Support owner and GM, promote brand via community engagement.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects for business success.

Skills

Youth sports

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Travel willingness

Weekend availability

Education

Childhood education / sport management degree

Job description

About Us:

Soccer Stars is the leading youth soccer programs and Amazing Athletes is the leading multi-

sport program for children ages 12 months to 13 years in Long Island and Eastern Queens. Our

acclaimed program provides an energetic, enjoyable, and age-suitable introduction to sports by

providing classes, camps, schools, community centers, and local parks. We take pride in our

creative curriculum, which focuses not only on sport specific skills but also on fostering social

skills and character development, creating a positive and lasting impact on every child we

coach.

Description

Soccer Stars and Amazing Athletes of Long Island & Eastern Queens is seeking a full-time Coaching Operations Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for overseeing, developing, and evaluating our coaching staff to ensure high-quality instruction and program execution. The Coaching Operations Manager will also play a key role in hiring, training, and mentoring coaches while collaborating with internal departments to optimize scheduling and staffing.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication abilities to support coach development and program growth. This position involves both hands-on coaching support and administrative coordination to ensure the best experience for our young athletes and their families.

For the right candidate, success in this role could evolve into a larger leadership position as we continue to grow and expand our footprint across Long Island and Queens.

Responsibilities:

Program Management & Operations:

• Oversee the strategy and execution of coach hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Supervise and evaluate coaching staff to maintain and enhance program quality.
• Supervise the Coaching Coordinator to accomplish coaching department goals.
• Maintain accurate inventory and distribution of program equipment.
• Work with the Staffing Coordinator to determine staffing decisions by aligning coaches with appropriate classes and age groups.
• Act as the primary point of contact for coach-related inquiries, feedback, and development.

Coach Development & Training:

• Design and implement a comprehensive training program for coaches based on performance evaluations.
• Lead coach training sessions to ensure alignment with Soccer Stars and Amazing Athlete curriculum and coaching philosophy.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, feedback, and support to coaching staff at all levels.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure class quality, provide feedback, and liaise with parents.
• Evaluate coach performance and provide structured feedback to drive improvement.
• Monitor coach performance and determine advancement for coaches alongside the promotion cycle.

Leadership & Community Engagement:

• Support and report to the Owner and General Manager, contributing to overall program success.
• Promote and uphold the Soccer Stars brand through community engagement and partnerships.
• Collaborate with the administrative team on coach performance tracking and development.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects associated with the success of the business.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of youth sports experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Degree in childhood education, physical education, or sport management is a plus.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to large groups.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel across Long Island and Eastern Queens regularly.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and outgoing personality.