Details

Posted: 16-Jul-25

Location: Decatur , Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Soccer

Coaching Diploma:

United Soccer Coaches National United Soccer Coaches Advanced National United Soccer Coaches Premier United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching

POSITION FOCUS

The position is integral to the growth of Midstate Soccer Club. A figurehead for the whole Midstate organization, the employee will oversee & organize particular programs, leagues, organize training sessions, oversee coaches whilst providing feedback & evaluations. This position ensures a consistent, age-appropriate curriculum and fosters a positive learning environment for players and coaches. The DOC serves as a mentor, educator, and leader, guiding coaches and supporting player development from grassroots through competitive levels. Employee will also run special events & be involved with the everyday running of the club.

 

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the DISC Manager

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

 

1. Coaching Leadership & Education

 

• Develop and implement a club-wide coaching philosophy andmethodology. • Design and deliver ongoing coaching education and mentoringprograms (clinics, evaluations, workshops). • Monitor and evaluate coaching staff to ensure alignment with club goals. • Assist in hiring, onboarding, and managing team coaches and technicalstaff. • Coach or help coach a club team each season. • Run model sessions for new coaches • Take coaching courses to ensure up to date on the ongoings of the current game • Design and administer a continuing education program for the teamcoaches, to include evaluations • Design and maintain coaching curriculums/resources for the teamcoaches • Bring in experts such as state, regional, and national staff coaches, topresent clinics/camps • Design training schedule • Create a suitable library of books, videos and articles for all the team coaches to access

 

2. Player Development

 

• Oversee the development pathway for all players from U5–U19. • Ensure age-appropriate training plans and curriculum are being executed. • Provide input and support for team formation and player placement. • Organize player evaluations and assist in player development plans. • Develop relationships with all club players & beyond. Get on first name terms with every player • Educate the players and the parents about the playingopportunities beyond the club level, such as Illinois Alliance,ODP, and encourage the best players to try out or pushthemselves to regional & national teams. • Create a college recruiting information program and educate theplayers and parents on college playing opportunities

 

• Host a college informational evening to assist players/families withcollege placement • Implement & maintain Techne Futbol program • Create activities for club indoor training

 

3. Program Oversight & Community Outreach

 

• Supervise little kritters, MYSL, leagues, and competitive programs. • Develop seasonal training schedules, session plans, and guidelines. • Coordinate team tryouts and player identification processes. • Promote and support individual and team growth. • Promote the club within the community and help with public relations/media • Conduct, organize & run sessions for TOP Soccer our outreach program • Maintain relationships with current Illinois Alliance partners & all central Illinois directors • Host Alliance friendlies & SLYSA league dates in fall (Acquire refs,vendors, food, volunteers, align fields etc.) • Hold occasional/annual meetings with oversight committee • Meet with maintenance staff each preseason & maintain acommunication line on field management, lining, seeing, fertilization etc. • Organize and help run summer and/or school vacation camps for theclub that remain consistent with the club developmental philosophy • Run & coordinate summer camps including outside campscoming in such as Tetra Brazil Camps/Clinics. • Promote, run & coordinate annual indoor futsal 4v4 tournament • Assemble volunteers for Midstate Cup & 4v4 tournament • Meet monthly with DISC staff members & relay soccer ongoings • Meet monthly with Rec Staff leaders & relay soccer ongoings • Supervise professional photo arrangements for fall (and HS teams in spring) • Organize Millikin night (and any other affiliated events) • Organize social events for major soccer events & tournaments (watch parties) • Organize summer camp activities • Be a figurehead & help for the Alliance program (supplemental forsummer/winter)

 

 

4. Communication & Leadership

 

• Serve as the technical liaison between coaches, parents, players, and clubleadership. • Communicate club values, goals, and expectations consistently across allprograms. • Attend club meetings, represent the club inleague/association/state/national events when needed. • Promote & recognize soccer challenges such as juggle club /techne &achievements within the game • Design and implement a parent education program that would includeparent meetings, handouts etc. • Oversee concession stand usage/supplies/inspections • Organize transport with staff on district vehicle use • Create /assign referees for club games with help of referee assignor • Maintain a family atmosphere within the club

 

5. Administrative Duties

 

• Maintain records of coaching certifications and development. • Collaborate with club administrators on scheduling, logistics, andbudgeting. • Manage and review coaching staff payroll or stipends • Develop relationship with our vendors for uniforms (European Sports,Score Sports etc.) • Hold weekly meetings with assistant directors/registrar

 

• Hold first aid certification & update bi-annually or annually • Hold seasonal parent meetings & address parent concerns during seasons. • Maintain relationships will all admin staff (credit card turn ins, payroll,sponsorships etc.) • Arrange outings to professional games MLS/WPS etc. • Collect payroll for employee coaches • Make purchases for equipment for programs whilst staying within abalanced budget • Balance budget, monitor financials monthly & request financial reportswhen necessary • Capital Budget planning as per long term needs for the club • Arrange fundraising meetings & galvanize Midstate family members tohelp with fundraising projects • Arrange & work with Booster Club Treasurer on fundraising ideas.This includes working on the annual pizza fundraiser • Attend monthly meetings for Midstate Cup • Arrange time slots for indoor club training with DISC • Educate parent reps on how best to help club teams • Run team apps to assist with communication • Maintain & expand relationships with Chicago, St Louis & Indy area clubs • Organize, edit & send Veo Recording Camera info • Facilitate camera check in /check out for coaches/managers • Social media- lead all efforts to attract & engage the community onour pages (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube) • Work with DISC manager & staff on indoor needs/space for soccer

 

 

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

• Oversee MYSL program, helping with uniforms, opening days etc. • Overseeing MYSL picture day • Have a general working knowledge of got sport (registration platform) • Secure hotels for travel teams • Gather paperwork for club players • Work with recreation division to create soccer programs for under-served populations i.e., inner city and SRA. • Promotion/scheduling of indoor/outdoor leagues • Assign and schedule indoor/outdoor refs • Assist in hosting registration nights for club in summer • Oversee & assist Little Kritters & youth summer programs • Sponsorship for all tournaments • Fundraising • Work on rec trac system to reserve indoor courts • Identify potential MYSL players to join club • Camps- ALL • Special events (boys & girls club other community events/ southside clinics) • Monitor the pass back program & provide opportunities to roll out • Help promote programs within school district • Help organize Millikin night & other affiliated events • Build relationships with parents in all programs • Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to respond to inquiries and requests received from the general public • Must provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers • Use effective time management skills to complete the assigned job tasks • Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external customers • Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work • Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public orallyand in writing, as needed • Must be self-motivated, work with general direction from assignedsupervisor, and achieve assigned goals • Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations • Proactively resolve problems, if authorized to do so, or to refer problems to immediate supervisor

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports or Management field • Minimum ‘C’ license with US Soccer or equivalent (NSCAA/UnitedSoccer Coaches). • 5+ years of youth coaching experience; prior DOC or technical directorexperience preferred. • Playing experience • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to mentor and lead coaching staff of various levels. • Familiarity with Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) and modern coaching trends. • First aid certification • Minimum age of 25 is required • Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training

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