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Director of Coaching
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Naperville, KSA
Full Time
Manager
Hybrid
3 weeks ago
CoachingLeadershipMentoringCommunicationTeam ManagementYouth Sports
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About the Role
Soccer Shots of DuPage County is seeking a Director of Coaching to lead, train, and mentor a coaching team while also coaching up to 10 sessions per week. This full-time leadership role involves recruiting coaches, ensuring program quality, and fostering a positive culture.
Key Skills for This Role
CoachingLeadershipMentoringCommunicationTeam ManagementYouth Sports
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new coaches
- Lead coach trainings, meetings, and on field evaluations
- Provide regular feedback, mentorship, and support to coaches
- Coach up to 10 Soccer Shots sessions per week
- Model high energy, engaging, and professional coaching
- Step in for coverage as needed to ensure program quality
- Ensure all sessions follow Soccer Shots curriculum and standards
- Assist with coach scheduling and staffing needs
- Partner with ownership to support program growth
- Build a positive, fun, and supportive coaching culture
- Communicate clearly with coaches, families, and partners
- Represent Soccer Shots with professionalism and enthusiasm
Requirements
- Experience working with children (youth sports, education, childcare, or related fields)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High energy, positivity, and reliability
- Comfortable managing and motivating a team
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Full Job Posting
Position Overview
- The Director of Coaching is a full time leadership role responsible for training, mentoring, and supporting our coaches while also coaching up to 10 sessions per week.
- This position is perfect for someone who loves working with kids, enjoys leading people, and thrives in an active, upbeat environment.
Coach Leadership & Development
- Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new coaches
- Lead coach trainings, meetings, and on field evaluations
- Provide regular feedback, mentorship, and support
On Field Coaching
- Coach up to 10 Soccer Shots sessions per week
- Model high energy, engaging, and professional coaching
- Step in for coverage as needed to ensure program quality
Program Quality & Operations
- Ensure all sessions follow Soccer Shots curriculum and standards
- Assist with coach scheduling and staffing needs
- Partner with ownership to support program growth
Culture & Communication
- Build a positive, fun, and supportive coaching culture
- Communicate clearly with coaches, families, and partners
- Represent Soccer Shots with professionalism and enthusiasm
Qualifications
- Experience working with children (youth sports, education, childcare, or related fields)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High energy, positivity, and reliability
- Comfortable managing and motivating a team
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Soccer experience preferred but not required (we provide training)
Compensation & Benefits
- Full time salary: $37,000–$42,000 (based on experience)
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Leadership role with growth opportunities
- Fun, mission driven work environment
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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