Assistant Director of Lasorda Legacy Academy

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.

Sports Unify. Steel Sports is committed to supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Leadership in Sports. We strive to provide an experience that strengthens character, encourages servant leadership, and teaches life lessons through sport in ways that intentionally address dimensions of diversity including but not limited to age, race, sex, class, national origin, creed, educational background, religion, gender identity, disability, gender expression, geographical location, income, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation and work experiences.

Please check out www.steelsports.com to learn more about us!

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, insurance, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and the entertainment and lifestyle industries.

As long-term investors, Steel Partners Holdings L.P. has focused on enhancing value through the implementation of operational excellence and corporate strategic restructuring programs, including the Steel Partners Operational Excellence Programs, the Steel Purchasing Council, the Steel IT Council, the Steel Environmental Health & Safety Council, the Steel Grow Talent Management system, Steel Corporate Services and the other components of the Steel Partners culture - what we call “The Steel Way.”

Please check out www.SteelPartners.com to learn more about us!

 

THE ROLE

In this role, Steel Sports will provide our Assistant Director of Lasorda Legacy Academy with opportunities to have extensive experience working with youth by providing basic sports strategies, and good communication skills. This role will ensure all youth team members enjoy an engaging and uplifting sporting experience. This position will report to the Director of Lasorda Legacy Academy within the region and will have direct interaction with personnel at all levels of the organization.

 

Advantages of working with Steel Sports

• Flexible work environment and schedule
• Our KIDS FIRST mentality welcomes the participation of your children in our team’s activities as applicable.
• Children of our Staff are welcome to participate in our youth programs at a Staff discounted rate.
• Insurance Plan options with wellness incentives
• Competitive Salaries
• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Investments
• Paid time off
• Team atmosphere
• Professional Development beginning with the Foundations of Positive Coaching, in which will be provided to you at the start of your employment.

 

Responsibilities

Financial

• Create, monitor, and then execute the financial budgets of each program. 
• Oversee player registration and fee collection of programs. 

Business Development

• Work alongside SVP of Facilities and Events, Director of Lasorda Legacy Academy, and Marketing and Communications Office to plan, implement, and execute all sales, marketing, and advertising campaigns for the indoor facility. 
• Devise new methods to market the programs to reach new potential clubs and players. 
• Devise, implement, and execute plans to grow the current programs and reach new clubs and players within our current geography. 
• Identify coaches that are a cultural fit with Steel Sports 
• Follow the Social Impact Office's recommended social impact plan for the local area.
• Develop a strategic short, medium, and long-term plan for your Steel Sports programs at Lasorda Legacy Academy. 
• Communicate specific programs directly to all families.

Logistics

• Oversee all camps, clinics and lessons at our Indoor Facility, Lasorda Legacy Academy. 
• Overseeing Baseball, Softball, and Multi-Sports programs.
• Establish best practices across all programs. 
• Participate in weekly Facility and Events Department calls. 
• Create yearly schedule, determine logistics and sell & execute all programs. 
• Provide customer service to all customers. 
• Work with regional staff to ensure a positive on and off-field result for each program. 
• Maintain all communications at the park including website, social media, emails, etc.
• Evaluate each program i.e., Debrief to determine best practices and improvements.
• Utilize the universal operational materials specifically for the product, including but not limited to financial templates, marketing templates, social media templates, Steel Sports language, waivers. 
• Oversee equipment needs for the programs and work with the Director of Lasorda Legacy Academy for ordering.
• All other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

• Be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, and committed to the mission of Steel Sports.
• Successfully complete the application process.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Have a general understanding of and proficiency with computer technology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to improving conditions and providing opportunities for all youth.
• Able to encounter challenges with a solution mindset and remain optimistic despite setbacks.
• Has flexibility and adaptability in work style and in work environments.
• Able to meet deadlines and complete tasks/projects on-time.
• Members must have access to consistently reliable transportation.