Youth Soccer Program Manager

Summary of Role

The Program Manager will work under the supervision of the Recreation Program Director on a multi-person team to provide administration and oversight of the Recreation Program at MSI. The Program Manager will own a group of grade levels for which they will manage and support player registration, team building and staffing and ensure smooth operation of the Recreation Program.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• • Ensure the successful registration of players for assigned grade level(s).
  • Build teams of players for assigned grade level(s).
  • Make sure each team has a coach for the season.
  • Support volunteer coaches in preparing for the season and carrying out coaching duties in-season.
  • Support all aspects of in-season operation e.g. game reschedules, ensuring MSI gameday policies and procedures are followed, addressing any game-day infractions/incidences.

Additional Responsibilities

• • Take on a major administrative function of the Recreation Program such as coordinating our financial aid program or taking lead on parent communication.
  • Facilitate meetings among volunteer coaches.
  • Work with the director to review league policies and procedures to assess areas for improvement.
  • Create, analyze and use surveys to understand and increase the community’s satisfaction with the program.
  • Other duties as assigned.

A Successful Candidate will

• • Be detailed oriented
  • Be a skilled communicator both verbally and written
  • Be comfortable interacting with a range of people via email, telephone and in person
  • Meet key deadlines
  • Possess good decision-making skills and solid judgement
  • Enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment
  • Have a growth mindset and be open to coaching and development

Qualifications

• • A bachelor’s degree
  • At least 4-5 years of post-college experience working to administer programs or significant projects
  • Some experience with youth sports team(s), preferably soccer
  • Availability to work some evenings and/or weekends especially in-season
  • Experience using spreadsheets and other database programs
  • Experience with leading a group of people and/or indirect supervision
  • Ability to speak Spanish or other language is a plus

MSI offers generous vacation benefits including a full week at 4th of July and Thanksgiving as well as two weeks at the end of December in addition of 2 weeks of your choice. We also offer a 401K plan after one year of service.

This position does not offer health insurance.

To Apply

Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter no later than Friday, May 9.