The A3 Grassroots Director works directly with the A3 Directors for the planning and execution of the Futures & County programs during the fall and spring seasons. The coordinator should have experience with the program before being considered to fill the role. The ideal candidate has a passion for connecting others in a positive and engaging environment, while working on a team to deliver a service to the local community.

Objectives

• Responsible for the Futures program (age groups U4-U8), roughly 20-30 teams
• Responsible for inventory, ordering, and distribution of jerseys, shorts, and socks
• Identify volunteer coaches through recruitment and proactive communication
• Build teams of players by utilizing software to sift through individual requests and org needs
• Set game schedules for coaches and teams (Futures only)
• Hold pre-season meeting with all coaches to dispense equipment, go over seasonal objectives, and cover logistics
• Daily operations of clinic (cancellation of practices and postponement/rescheduling of games)
• Work with Executive Director to confirm Staff Coaches for Fall U6/U7 age groups on Friday nights and Saturday mornings
• Responsible for the county program (age groups U9-U19)
• Confirm payments made to appropriate organizations before season starts
• Work with the A3 Directors to identify coaches, build teams, and set practice schedules.
• Build Teams and include coaches contact information in AAYSA registration (with help of GM)
• Ensure team rosters and player contracts are completed.
• Attend County Soccer league (AAYSA) meetings
• Consult playability of game fields and coordinate field closings with county and clinic coordinator
• Handout/distribute Team Equipment Bags to Coaches
• Participate in a Preseason coaches meeting
• Serve as point of contact for coaches and parents, within reason

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Previous coaching experience is preferred
• Previous youth soccer program oversight is preferred
• High School Education
• Minimum 18 years old and able to pass Anne Arundel County background check
• Eligible to work in the US

Preferred Skills and Qualities

• Positive, high-energy individuals who love working with kids and playing soccer
• Strong leadership skills, able to run a class independently
• Knowledge about soccer
• Passion for positively impacting youth players (loving soccer is a bonus!)
• Punctual and Reliable
• Responsibility and have a growth attitude
• Loyalty to the organization

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Ability to work Friday nights and Saturday mornings during the season
• Ability to work in varying climates including heat, rain, and cold
• Reliable transportation