Overview
Over 2,000 members strong with deep family and community roots, CITY SC SAN MARCOS is a premier destination for both recreational and competitive players from all backgrounds.
Our focus is player development and we offer comprehensive pathways for all players to reach their own individual goals. There is a place in Our City for all those who love the game of soccer.
This position might be for you if:
You have innate leadership skills and have a passion for Youth Recreation Soccer. You are an organized, strategic, people person. You are happy to wear multiple hats and have a “get it done” attitude. You are an innovative problem solver and enjoy seeing a large project come together.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in recreation administration, physical education, or a closely related field coupled with three years of experience in a recreation-related program. Additionally, this candidate must have strong customer service, organizational, and computer skills. Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.
Minimum Requirements
- Dedicated to building a recreational program that serves the community, passionate about soccer, and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children in our community
- Highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently
- Associates degree or higher
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with children, parents, volunteers, and staff members
- Strong organizational and computer skills
- Ability to use Excel or Google Sheets to manage databases of teams, players, coaches, managers, schedules, and tournaments
- Ability to create, organize, and manage calendars, emails, tasks, websites, social media, budgets, purchasing uniforms, equipment, referees, etc. in order to run the programs
- Ability to work in person on weekends and evenings during the recreational seasons to setup and tear down goals, nets, etc., and to oversee game days and practices
- Ability to lift more than 50 pounds
- Clean background check and reliable transportation
- Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not required
- 5 years of soccer coaching experience
- 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 US Soccer Grassroots Coaching License (required within three months of employment)
- US Soccer Federation Grassroots Referee Certification (required within three months of employment)
Job Description
Responsible for the planning, execution, and growth of the Recreation Program at City SC San Marcos while demonstrating a positive attitude and superior customer service and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Development & Management
- Ensure smooth operation of all Recreation programs including but not limited to:
- Building and managing Recreation calendar and annual Budget in collaboration with Board of Directors
- Opening/managing player registrations, creating balanced teams, building schedules in League’s online portal (TeamSnap)
- In coordination with staff/volunteers from Competitive Department, manage field permits and allocations from the City, and Team usage/assignments
- Schedule referees for games
- Build Youth Referee Program for 7v7 games
- Secure Grassroots Referee Certification
- Manage player rating database and assessments
- Order and distribute necessary equipment, uniforms, trophies, and Spirit Wear
- Maintain and manage inventory of essential items
- Ensure proper care of equipment
- Coordinate Picture Day in coordination with Competitive Department and hired photographer
- Awareness and ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players, spectators, and referees
- Monitor program quality and participation satisfaction, implementing improvements as needed
- Develop, implement, and execute new programs to achieve growth and player retention within Recreation Department
- Identify and reach out to potential sponsors
- Negotiate partnerships and agreements with suppliers
- Volunteer Recruitment & Management
- Recruit, screen, train, and schedule all volunteer coaches and team managers
- Provide training, coaching, guidance, and supervision for all volunteer coaches and team managers
- Work with Registrar and CFO to ensure completion of background checks for all volunteers
- Work with Board of Directors to celebrate and recognize volunteers
- Work with staff/volunteers from Competitive Department to remove benefits from families who have not met the mandatory service hours per their agreement
- League Marketing & Communication
- Create and execute Marketing plans for all Recreation programs
- Create graphics and flyers for communication
- Maintain regular communication with league members, volunteers, and staff members, addressing any concerns or questions promptly
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all Recreation program-related inquiries
- Develop League Marketing calendar in coordination with employees and volunteers from the Competitive Department
- Manage and maintain the League’s Social Media channels (for both Recreation and Competitive) and website including online calendar (for Recreation)
- With content provided by the Competitive department, write and send monthly League Newsletters
- Represent the League by coordinating and attending the City of San Marcos community sponsored events, including but not limited to: Spring Egg Scramble, Spring Faire, Fall Festival, and Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Festival.
- Field Presence / Hands On Leadership
- Lead by example, demonstrating a passion for soccer and youth development
- Be on site for all Recreation events including, but not limited to: Game Days, Leagues, Camps, Clinics, and Assessments
- Spring Arena Season: Saturdays 6:30a-5:30p
- Summer Futsal Season: Saturdays 7a-4p
- Fall Recreation Season: Saturdays 6:30a-5:30p
- Be on site two evenings a week for two hours during Fall Recreation practices
