Director Of Coaching

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, insuranc