Recreational Therapy Director jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Job Post Date: June 2023

CLUB VISION:
“To be the heart behind the crest.” At Rapids Youth Soccer, we focus on whole player development, both on and off the field. We strive for players to develop a lifelong love of the game and use the skills learned through their time with Rapids to allow them to be successful in all they desire to achieve.

CLUB CORE VALUES:

1. Win Within - Being the best is the only way forward, at everything we do personally, or as a Club. Support the objective of becoming a destination youth soccer club and elevating the leadership and Club as national thought leaders for the game of soccer and the business of soccer.
2. In and Up - Constantly looking to develop ourselves and those around us, working to raise the overall quality and impact of everyone we work with, inside and outside the organization. Collaborate with the Fort Collins Staff in an effort to continually improve the 3U-13U recreational program.
3. Keep it Simple, Keep it Small - Work to simplify big thoughts, large expectations, ambiguous strategy into strategic and clubwide execution.
4. Enjoyment First - Stay positive and know that with adversity, comes growth. Find joy in the challenging, the small details, the strategy, and the day to day operations of the 3U-13U recreational program. Keep the role fun and keep the joy of the organization at the forefront.
5. Moment of Truth - Recognize that Every Moment Matters in all interactions with staff, members and coaches within the program. Strive to create remarkable and memorable experiences with all that interact with you.
6. Own It - Work within ambiguity of the role and own all roles and responsibilities within the 3U-13U recreational program.

POSITION VISION:

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC) is a community soccer club serving five regions in the state of Colorado, spanning from Fort Collins to Castle Rock, which provides opportunities for all levels of players from beginner to advanced, from three to professional. CRYSC is one of the only true full-service soccer clubs in the nation, providing soccer for all types of players from all different types of backgrounds. This position is the Director of Competitive Programming in the CRYSC Fort Collins region.

Provide executive-level soccer leadership to the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC), helping to foster growth of staff, coaches, players, and parents.

MAJOR OBJECTIVES:

1. Communication - Develop and maintain consistent communication processes based on expectations outlined by the Regional Manager with all Fort Collins 3U-13U Boys and Girls players, coaches, and parents, establishing relationships and trust at all levels of the game;
2. Apply the Rapids Way - Implement the technical portion of the Fort Collins 3U-13U Boys and Girls Program within the parameters of the CRYSC system;
3. Teach - Facilitate a positive, learner-centered environment focused on the holistic, long-term development of each individual player;
4. Games - Represent the Club and Fort Collins 3U-13U Boys and Girls Program with professionalism, positive demeanor, and respect. Model appropriate game-day behaviors by encouraging age-appropriate competition while also fostering a fun and safe learning environment for all children, coaches, parents, and referees;
5. Coach Education – Implement appropriate education opportunities for staff coaches; identify, hire, retain, and lead additional technical staff, including support staff and team coaches; organize and evaluate age-appropriate coaching clinics; actively pursue personal education in order to maintain the highest standards of education;
6. Culture/Leader – Serve as the key leader in exemplifying and upholding the standards and culture of the 3U-13U Fort Collins Boys and Girls Program that results in a memorable player experience on and off the field.
7. Architecture - Architect and design pathways and processes for coach development, mentorship, and growth, ensuring the vision for the Club’s players and coaches is aligned throughout CRYSC.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

MARKERS OF SUCCESS:

• Joy in the Soccer Experience – a positive player experience is naturally different at each level of competition and age. Our goal as a club is for our players to love playing soccer, and our soccer process should be consistent with this goal, which we believe is not mutually exclusive across competitive levels;
• Quality of Coaching Experience – Our coaching members have a feeling of support and development in their journey as a CRYSC coach;
• Retention and Satisfaction – a successful soccer process should result in improved retention across the club on an annual and longitudinal basis;
• Consistency - our soccer process should result in a consistent player experience across the entire club versus an environment where the player experience varies widely based on who the coach is of the player’s team;
• Member Enjoyment – several factors are part of developing a club loved by its membership, consisting of players, staff, coaches, families, and partners. We believe the individual player and team experience is the single greatest factor that results in building the club our membership desires. A successful soccer process should result in an experience that engages players, staff, coaches, families, and partners as proud stakeholders of Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club.

EXPERIENCE / DESIRABLE TRAITS:

• Communication/Organization - excellent adherence to the 24-hour communication policy; organizing recreational league/camps well in advance of registration timelines; maintaining recreational league/camps success throughout each season;
• Participation - Increase in recreational league/camp participation, as aligned with overall region intentions
• Retention/transition - Increase in recreational league retention/transition, as aligned with overall region intentions;
• NPS - Increase in recreational league NPS, as aligned with overall region intentions;
• Willingness to collaborate with all staff members and coaches both on and off the field;
• A highly organized and reliable person with a proven track record of quality communication skills;
• Strong experience in the use of IT-related software packages such as G-Suites and Microsoft;
• Willingness to adapt to the approach of the club and be consistent in the application;
• Further desire to pursue coach education and informal learning opportunities;
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings on a weekly basis both in person and virtual;
• An individual who is punctual and organized;
• Passion for working with young children;
• Passion for soccer.

DIRECTLY REPORTS TO:

Fort Collins Regional Manager

WHO DIRECTLY REPORTS TO THIS POSITION:

Fort Collins 3U-13U Coaching Staff (Including Parent Volunteers) & 1099 Camp Coaches (Summer & Winter)

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

The Club provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

COMPENSATION:

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 Benefits

The salary and benefits are dependent on the type of work agreement decided between the chosen candidate and Club based on the candidate’s qualifications and responsibilities. Full-time employee benefits include PTO, employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans, 403b retirement plan with employer match, cell phone reimbursement, life insurance, and supplemental benefits. The Club will pay a portion of the medical benefit premiums.

Interested applicants should submit their resume/CV and cover letter to:

Jess Kamnikar Fort Collins Regional Manager, Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club jess.kamnikar@rapidsyouthsoccer.org COLORADO