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About Us: Soccer Stars is the leading youth soccer programs 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 the fantastic game of soccer by providing classes, camps, and clinics held in schools, community centers, and local parks. We take pride in our creative curriculum, which focuses not only on soccer skills but also on fostering social skills and character development, creating a positive and lasting impact on every child we coach. Description Soccer Stars Long Island & Eastern Queens is seeking a full-time Coaching 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 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. Responsibilities: 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 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. 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. Leadership & Community Engagement: Support and report to the Regional 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 soccer coaching 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. Benefits Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 based on experience (Full-Time) Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within the company Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Paid Time Off (PTO) Super Soccer Stars

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