Indoor Soccer Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Recreation
TITLE: Soccer Program Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for organizing and managing the operations of the indoor youth and adult soccer program at the DeKalb Park District’s Sports and Recreation Center (SRC).
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Athletic Coordinator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Oversees program participants, coaches, referees, and spectators and Assistant Soccer Coordinator(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all the duties and responsibilities of this position.

1. Responsible for recruitment and formation of teams and leagues, creation of game schedules, recruitment and scheduling of game referees internally or with an outside company, and promotion of the park district’s soccer program within the community.

2. Organize and coordinate program registration and develop rosters and team/league lists.

3. Communicate rosters, schedules, league rules and other essential league information to coaches and teams on a timely basis.

4. Be visible and available to coaches, referees, and participants during games; monitor league play and perform game management duties; and address any coach, player or spectator questions or concerns.

5. Perform various facility functions including arriving 1-hour prior to the first scheduled game to inspect field and equipment conditions to identify and address any problems or potential hazards. Open and close facility as assigned.

6. Communicate with coaches, referees, parents, participants, and Park District staff on a regular basis.

7. Enforce all league rules and regulations. Fill in as a referee as needed.

8. Notify the Athletic Coordinator of any unusual situations regarding the operation of the program such as broken equipment, accidents, site damage, and unsportsmanlike conduct of players, coaches, or spectators.

9. Work collaboratively with the marketing manager to promote leagues, disseminate information, and update websites and social media.

10. Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.

11. Assist with emergency procedures and program site evacuation; administer first aid when necessary.

12. Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the park district’s safety policy, including completing incident reports on a timely basis.

13. Other duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
1. Assists with general upkeep of program site including light janitorial duties as necessary.

2. Assists with any special projects related to a game or event.