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