Job Description

STEEL SPORTS

Steel Sports is a Social Impact organization, located in ten (10) different regions from coast to coast. Our mission is to inspire youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports coaching system, “The Lasorda Way”. Through its “kids first” approach, Steel Sports is establishing the Steel standard in youth sports and coaching, forging the next generation of leaders by instilling Steel Sports’ core values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment.

Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience – building character and teaching life lessons - for over 100,000 athletes each year. In addition to Steel Soccer, Steel Sports operates Team Steel Baseball and Softball at Lasorda Legacy Park. Steel Sports believes strongly in the impact of our coaches and invests regularly in their ongoing professional development and coach education. This role includes opportunities for optional travel and the ability to collaborate with other professional coaches across the country.

Please check out www.steelsports.com to learn more about us!

Advantages of working with Steel Sports

• Flexible work environment and schedule
• Discounted rate for children of staff for participation in our programs
• Competitive Salaries
• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Investments
• Paid time off
• Team atmosphere
• Professional Development beginning with the Steel Edge Course, in which will be provided to you at the start of your employment.

Responsibilities

Player and coach development · coach education · internal marketing & player retention · family engagement & communication

1. On-Field Program Leadership

• Coach teams
• Communication with teams
• Monitor independent contractor communication
• On-field issue management

2. Coaching & Staff Development

• Steel Sports Coaching System Symposiums
• Hiring: on-field/technical assessment of candidates
• Staff training: on-field development, practice/game coverage coordination, national rituals & expectations management
• Onboarding: Steel Edge 1 & other coaching modules
• Coach education, professional development & CEUs
• Coach reflection form management
• Coach feedback form management
• On-field conduct/performance input for disciplinary matters

3. Player Development & Retention

• Curriculum development and implementation management
• Player reflection form management
• Teams development programs
• National Program: player nominations, coach nominations, selection follow-up, camp attendance, tournament attendance
• VEO management: uploading, scheduling, highlights sharing, team folder creation, player/parent/coach invitations, player spotlight
• Ensuring our playing-time policy is adhered to across all age groups

4. Tryouts – Soccer Execution

• Coaching staff coordination
• ID clinics / open trainings (delivery)
• Post-tryout coach selection meeting
• Tryout offers: invitation emails/invites via LeagueApps or email
• Offer follow-up beyond 48 hours (retention-focused)
• Parent meeting content (program/soccer information)

5. Internal Marketing, Family Engagement & Communication

• Weekly club announcements & emails
• Team manager communication
• Post-game debriefs
• Pre-game communication with opponents
• Score keeping / league reporting
• Player- and family-relationship escalations

6. Club Culture & Social Impact

• Challenge Coins
• Athlete Leadership Council
• Leaders of Character Program

STEEL PARTNERS

Steel Partners, a global diversified holding company that owns and operates businesses, has significant interests in leading companies in various industries, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, banking, insurance, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and the entertainment and lifestyle industries.

As long-term investors, Steel Partners Holdings L.P. has focused on enhancing value through the implementation of operational excellence and corporate strategic restructuring programs, including the Steel Partners Operational Excellence Programs, the Steel Purchasing Council, the Steel IT Council, the Steel Environmental Health & Safety Council, the Steel Grow Talent Management system, Steel Corporate Services and the other components of the Steel Partners culture - what we call “The Steel Way.”

Please check out www.SteelPartners.com to learn more about us!

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate would have an accredited 'B' License or equivalent experience in related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working with children.
• Prior knowledge of the fundamentals of soccer.
• Be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, and committed to the mission of Steel Sports.
• Successfully complete the application and screening process
• Understanding of and ability to apply principles of quality youth development.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Active engagement with and supervision of children requiring physical stamina, alertness, and emotional stability.
• Have a general understanding of and proficiency with computer technology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to improving conditions and providing opportunities for all youth.
• Able to encounter challenges with a solution mindset and remain optimistic despite setbacks.
• Have a growth mindset for continuous improvement in all aspects of the position.
• Has flexibility and adaptability in work style and in work environments.
• Able to meet deadlines and complete tasks/projects on-time.
• Candidates must have access to consistently reliable transportation.