Youth soccer coordinator

2025 SUMMER SOCCER

➢ The 2025 Summer Soccer Program will take place at the Cottonwood Soccer Complex
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and Horizon Middle School from June 2 to July 24 .

➢ The soccer program will run on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Cottonwood and
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Horizon, with a time commitment of 5:45-9:00 pm

needed. The coordinator will also work additional times when needed.

st nd rd➢ The K–1 and 2 –3 grade teams will practice and play games from 6:30-7:30 pm.

th th th th➢ The 4 –6 and 7 –9 grade teams will practice and play games from 7:45–8:45 pm.

The program’s objective is to teach students going into grades K–9 the

fundamentals, skills, and sportsmanship of the game. Participants learn through drills,

scrimmages, and games. Our emphasis is on equal play time, and, most of all, FUN!

(Return lower portion along with your application to Jeremy at BPRD)

NAME:_________________________________________________________________

PREFERENCES FOR COACHING:

Location (Circle Preference):

(Mondays and Wednesdays) (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

COTTONWOOD COMPLEX AND/OR HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Age Level (Circle One for each hour):

6:30 – 7:30 Grades K – 1 OR Grades 2 – 3

7:45 – 8:45 Grades 4 – 6 OR Grades 7 – 9

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A SITE COORDINATOR?

YES OR NO

(Site coordinators are not typically assigned a team to coach, but will fill in when necessary.)

Job Description

Job Information:

Title: Youth Soccer Coordinator

Classification: Part-Time – Hourly (Starting at $14.25 - $16.25; DOE)

Salary range: Salary range and adjustments are determined on an annual basis

by the Board of Park Commissioners.

Supervisor(s): Works under the general and detailed supervision of the assigned

Facility Specialist and Recreation Manager.

Job Summary
To supervise and coordinate activity at the assigned complex, by using the basic
philosophy, policies, and procedures adopted by the Bismarck Parks and Recreation
District.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinators must arrive at the complex 45 minutes prior to the start time. They

will inspect the playing fields and equipment to identify and address any
problems or potential hazards.

2. The Coordinator will be responsible to know and implement the Coaches

Handbook/Training Manual.

3. Be visible and available to parents, participants, and coaches. Must be able to

answer questions and provide first aid and administrative assistance.

4. Move from field to field, observing, assisting and evaluating the coaching staff.

Approach and correct problems in a positive manner with staff and parents.

5. Coordinators are responsible for distribution and collection of equipment and

supplies. Also preparing equipment and sorting team shirts.

6. Control inventory, including the replacement and documentation of damaged

equipment and supplies.

7. Discuss any problem areas or concerns with coaches and inform the Facility

Specialist.

8. The Coordinator is responsible to communicate with the Facility Specialist on a

weekly basis with progress reports.

9. Coordinators will lock all supplies and equipment in the Soccer Shack at the end

of each session. Any keys issued must be turned in at the end of the season.

10. Incident reports are to be completed immediately when the accident occurs or
possible safety concern. Reports must be turned in prior to the end of each shift.
Coordinators are responsible to complete evaluation forms and review with each
coach prior to the end of the program. The Coach and Coordinator must sign
evaluations.

11. Inventories will be taken at the end of the season and report given to Facility

Specialist. All equipment and t-shirts need to be counted and taken to the
storage room at the World War Memorial Building.

12. Coordinators are required to attend and lead training/orientation sessions prior to

the start of the season which includes coach meeting and coach clinic. And any
additional meetings as needed.

13. Coordinator is responsible to provide the Facility Specialist copies of all rosters

and schedules.

14. Make sure coaches are having productive practices and are carrying out drills

and games as necessary.

15. Create, with coaches, daily/weekly practice plans and ensure they are

implemented

16. Participate in the selection of all teams at your complex to see that it is done
fairly.

17. Supervise and direct 10-20 coaches.

18. Other duties as assigned by the Facility Specialist and Recreation Manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to
be performed by the individual within this classification. They are not to be considered
an exhaustive or all-inclusive listing of the positions, duties, and tasks as they may
change or be adjusted as situations require.

Qualifications

1. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the game of soccer
2. Must have prior coaching experience with elementary, junior high or senior high

athletes.
3. Must have good written and verbal skills and able to communicate effectively with

players, coaches and parents.
4. Must be available from mid-May to Mid-August. Hours will vary.
5. This position will require extensive contact with youth and minors as well as

adults.
6. Able to lift up to 30 pounds or heaver lifting with other employees. Position will

require lifting/moving goals from field to field.