Menace Soccer Operations Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Are you someone with a great work ethic, willing to put forth the effort to drive for success of a successful soccer organization? Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your strong organization, communication, and execution skills, while being awarded leadership opportunities? Do you have a working knowledge of youth soccer, in addition to an understanding of coach and referee education?

The Des Moines Menace organization is searching for a Soccer Operations Manager who is responsible for the operations and marketing initiatives that drive the Menace Academy, Junior Menace, Menace Camps, and Menace Tournaments. This person plays an integral role in the organization’s mission to grow the game of soccer in our community. In addition, this role provides assistance to help further the overall success of the Menace men’s and women’s teams.

If you would enjoy the opportunity to partner with Menace leadership to help grow the brand, attendance, and soccer in our community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What you’ll do

• Serve as a positive ambassador for the Menace, building relationships with administrators, coaches, participants, families, and fans.
• Lead the Menace Academy (select soccer for U7-U19 boys and girls), with financial responsibility for the program.
• Work with Menace Academy team managers and coaches to ensure a positive experience for participants and their families.
• Assist in identifying development opportunities for Academy coaches and players.
• Execute Academy tryouts, bids, acceptances, registrations, and team rosters.
• Coordinate and communicate competition schedules and travel arrangements.
• Work directly with coaches and staff to provide opportunities for Menace Academy participants to interact with players from the Menace’s men’s and women’s teams.
• Lead the Menace’s affiliate programming and initiatives to grow soccer in local communities.
• Schedule, promote, staff, and run the Junior Menace program (fall, winter and spring).
• Schedule, promote, staff, and run the Menace’s summer camps and clinics.
• Develop, coordinate, and lead all Menace tournaments, including staffing, marketing, operations, and customer service.
• Manage all of the organization’s merchandise orders, including gear for players, coaches, and staff.
• Coordinate and lead volunteers for tournaments and game days.
• Organize and fulfill requests for player appearances, mascot appearances, and donations.
• Lead and assist in strategic planning initiatives that support the short term and long term vision.
• Provide leadership to interns and other staff members who will lend support to the role.
• Other duties assigned by Des Moines Menace General Manager and Director of Operations.

What we’re looking for

• High levels of responsibility, organization, and initiative
• Working knowledge of youth soccer, with an understanding of coach and referee education
• Passion for customer service
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized and work in stressful conditions
• Self-motivation with a positive attitude and great work ethic
• Strong organization, communication, leadership, and execution skills
• Proven team player who is willing to do what it takes to get the job done. This includes working weeknights and weekends.
• An ability to uphold the organization’s core values: passion; integrity; caring; teamwork; excellence

Other key requirements

• Two-plus years of experience with a youth soccer organization is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration or Business is preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication: Delivers clear, effective communication and listens to others
• Conceptual/Systems Thinking: Recognizes patterns, trends, themes, and connections in information to develop innovative ideas and solutions
• Constructive Engagement: Expresses ideas and disagreements, constructively resolves conflict, and encourages others to do the same
• Customer Orientation: Meets the expectations and needs of internal and external customers
• Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner
• Empowerment: Takes initiative and solves problems
• Talent Development: Maximizes potential and improves overall performance
• Influence: Proactively builds relationships and influences others
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Accurately assesses problems and effectively and efficiently arrives at solutions
• Strategic Thinking: Understands the current state and is able to visualize the ideal state and how to achieve it

Kum & Go in an Equal Opportunity Employer