Program Director | Youth Soccer Programs
Northwest Chicago Suburbs · Hybrid
About this role
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
Program Director | Youth Soccer Programs
Northwest Chicago Suburbs, IL | Hybrid | Full-time
Northwest Chicago Suburbs, IL | Hybrid | Full-time
Soccer Shots is seeking a motivated and energetic Program Director to lead and grow our youth soccer programs serving children ages 2–8. This role combines coaching, leadership, program management, and business development.
The Program Director plays a key role in ensuring high-quality program delivery while expanding our reach by building partnerships with schools, childcare centers, and community organizations.
This is a hands-on leadership role that includes coaching approximately 2–3 hours per day, supporting coaches, managing operations, and developing new program locations.
Territory
This role manages Soccer Shots programs across the Northwest Chicago suburbs, including:
• Schaumburg
• Hoffman Estates
• Streamwood
• Elgin
• Algonquin
• Lake in the Hills
• Crystal Lake
• Hoffman Estates
• Streamwood
• Elgin
• Algonquin
• Lake in the Hills
• Crystal Lake
Primary service area ZIP codes include:
60193
60193
Travel between locations within this territory is required.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Coaching
• Lead 2–3 hours of soccer classes daily for children ages 2–8
• Deliver Soccer Shots’ engaging and structured curriculum focused on motor skills and character development
• Mentor, train, and support coaches to maintain high program standards
• Ensure sessions are fun, safe, and professionally delivered
• Deliver Soccer Shots’ engaging and structured curriculum focused on motor skills and character development
• Mentor, train, and support coaches to maintain high program standards
• Ensure sessions are fun, safe, and professionally delivered
Program Growth & Partnerships
• Identify and secure new partner locations including schools, daycares, and community centers
• Conduct outreach through meetings, calls, and in-person visits with school administrators and directors
• Expand Soccer Shots programs into new territories and locations
• Drive enrollment growth across current and new locations
• Conduct outreach through meetings, calls, and in-person visits with school administrators and directors
• Expand Soccer Shots programs into new territories and locations
• Drive enrollment growth across current and new locations
Operations & Program Management
• Manage the administration and scheduling of current programs
• Oversee coach staffing, schedules, and program coverage
• Maintain communication with schools, administrators, and parents
• Ensure consistent program quality and operational standards
• Oversee coach staffing, schedules, and program coverage
• Maintain communication with schools, administrators, and parents
• Ensure consistent program quality and operational standards
Team Development
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new coaches
• Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback
• Foster a positive, professional and accountable team culture
• Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback
• Foster a positive, professional and accountable team culture
Qualifications
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Passion for working with children and youth development
• Organized and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities
• Comfortable with sales, outreach, and partnership development
• Energetic, engaging, and comfortable leading youth activities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel
• Passion for working with children and youth development
• Organized and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities
• Comfortable with sales, outreach, and partnership development
• Energetic, engaging, and comfortable leading youth activities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus for every new partner location secured
• Seasonal performance bonuses every 3 months based on growth and performance
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between locations
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth within Soccer Shots
• Bonus for every new partner location secured
• Seasonal performance bonuses every 3 months based on growth and performance
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between locations
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth within Soccer Shots
About Soccer Shots
Soccer Shots is a nationally recognized children’s soccer program focused on character development, confidence building, and age-appropriate soccer skills. Our mission is to positively impact children’s lives through fun, engaging, and meaningful soccer experiences.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about leadership, youth development, coaching, and growing programs in your community, we would love to hear from you.
Flexible work from home options available.
Company at a glance
Soccer Shots is an international franchise program that provides children ages two through eight with a developmentally appropriate soccer and character development experience under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches. The curriculum-based program is offered through 120 franchises operating in more than 180 territories across nearly 43 states and 2 Canadian provinces.
Soccer Shots was founded by two professional soccer players who identified a need for quality and engaging soccer programs for children under age eight. For more information or to find a program near you, visit www.soccershots.org. For more information on franchising with Soccer Shots, visit www.soccershotsfranchising.com.
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustrySpectator Sports
Location
Lake County, Illinois, United States
Websitesoccershotsfranchising.com
LinkedInLinkedIn
Top Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- New partner location bonuses
- Seasonal performance bonuses
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
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