Soccer Club Operations Coordinator

About Us:

Soccer Stars is the leading youth soccer 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 the fantastic game of soccer by offering 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 Soccer Club Services Coordinator to lead the execution and growth of our Club Training Services. This role is critical to ensuring a top-quality experience for our partner soccer clubs—with the ultimate goals of consistent contract renewals, player development success, and expansion into new club partnerships.

The ideal candidate will bring a balance of on-field coaching expertise, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a proactive mindset for both player development and business growth. This is a hybrid role with hands-on coaching, coach supervision, and strategic coordination with both our internal team and external club partners.

Responsibilities:

On-Field Supervision & Program Quality:

• Act as lead point of contact for all club training programs, ensuring sessions run smoothly and meet club expectations.
• Conduct regular on-site visits to observe and support coaching staff, deliver mentorship, and troubleshoot any field-level issues.
• Lead by example by coaching select sessions as needed.
  

Coach Development & Curriculum:

• Design and deliver training sessions tailored for coaches working within club settings.
• Work with the Coaching Department to evaluate coach performance and make recommendations for promotion, demotion, or additional support.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with club needs and supports player development outcomes; regularly assess and refine curriculum materials.
  

Business Development & Partnership Growth:

• Collaborate with the leadership team to expand relationships with current club partners and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Ensure a high level of service that supports long-term renewal and referrals.
• Actively contribute to strategic discussions around territory and program expansion.
  

Operational Coordination:

• Provide recommendations for coach placement within club programming based on fit and performance.
• Coordinate with the Coaching Department to identify staffing and equipment needs specific to club programs.
• Support recruitment efforts to build a strong bench of coaches qualified for club-level training.

Travel Soccer Ecosystem & Relationship Management::

• Serve as Soccer Stars’ primary liaison to the Long Island and Eastern Queens travel soccer community. Develop and maintain relationships with club board members, directors of coaching, and other key stakeholders.
• Stay informed on the travel soccer landscape including league formats, tryout calendars, coaching requirements, and team dynamics and serve as an internal resource for our team on best practices and strategic opportunities.
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of soccer coaching experience, preferably within a club or team training environment, including travel soccer.
• Experience managing or mentoring coaching staff.
• Strong understanding of youth player development principles.
• High-level communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple club partnerships and schedules.
• Ability to work weekends and travel regularly across Long Island and Eastern Queens.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about youth development through sports.
• Comfortable communicating with parents, club administrators, and board members.
• Must agree not to coach for other clubs while employed in this role.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in childhood education, physical education, sport management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the GotSport platform for scheduling and team management.
• Current certifications in SafeSport, Heads Up Concussion Training, 7v7 Coaching, and LIJ registered.
  

• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within the company
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)