Youth Sports Operations Manager

Coaching Operations Manager

Soccer Stars and Amazing Athletes of Long Island & Eastern Queens is seeking a full-time Coaching Operations Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for overseeing, developing, and evaluating our coaching staff to ensure high-quality instruction and program execution. The Coaching Operations Manager will also play a key role in hiring, training, and mentoring coaches while collaborating with internal departments to optimize scheduling and staffing.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication abilities to support coach development and program growth. This position involves both hands-on coaching support and administrative coordination to ensure the best experience for our young athletes and their families.

For the right candidate, success in this role could evolve into a larger leadership position as we continue to grow and expand our footprint across Long Island and Queens. Responsibilities include:

Program Management & Operations:

• Oversee the strategy and execution of coach hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Supervise and evaluate coaching staff to maintain and enhance program quality.
• Supervise the Coaching Coordinator to accomplish coaching department goals.
• Maintain accurate inventory and distribution of program equipment.
• Work with the Staffing Coordinator to determine staffing decisions by aligning coaches with appropriate classes and age groups.
• Act as the primary point of contact for coach-related inquiries, feedback, and development.

Coach Development & Training:

• Design and implement a comprehensive training program for coaches based on performance evaluations.
• Lead coach training sessions to ensure alignment with Soccer Stars and Amazing Athlete curriculum and coaching philosophy.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, feedback, and support to coaching staff at all levels.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure class quality, provide feedback, and liaise with parents.
• Evaluate coach performance and provide structured feedback to drive improvement.
• Monitor coach performance and determine advancement for coaches alongside the promotion cycle.

Leadership & Community Engagement:

• Support and report to the Owner and General Manager, contributing to overall program success.
• Promote and uphold the Soccer Stars brand through community engagement and partnerships.
• Collaborate with the administrative team on coach performance tracking and development.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects associated with the success of the business.