Coordinator, League Operations

There has never been a more exciting time to join Chicago Fire FC.

As one of Major League Soccer's original clubs, Chicago Fire FC is in the midst of an exciting era fueled by tremendous investment, ambition, and growth. With a new $100M state-of-the-art Endeavor Health Performance Center now open, new offices in Chicago's iconic Wrigley Building, and plans underway for a privately-funded $750M soccer-specific stadium set to open in 2028 in the heart of Chicago, the Club is building the future of soccer in one of the world's great sports cities.

Chicago Fire FC is becoming a cultural force in Chicago by connecting communities, shaping experiences, and creating new ways for fans to engage with the game and the city. The Club's future home, McDonald’s Park, will anchor Chicago's newest neighborhood and serve as a catalyst of growth for the next chapter of professional sports and entertainment in the city.

Joining Chicago Fire FC today means joining an organization on the rise. Our growth creates once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for ambitious professionals to generate meaningful impact and help shape the future of our Club. Whether on the pitch working match day or in the front office, every team member plays a role in building something incredibly special.

At Chicago Fire FC, our mission is to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago through world-class experiences and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We are guided by our core values: Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, and a commitment to Never Settle.

If you're looking for a place where your work will matter, your ideas will be heard, and your career can grow alongside one of the most ambitious projects in professional sports, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

Chicago Fire Football Club seeks a Coordinator, League Operations, to join our team. Reporting to the Director of League Operations, this individual will play a key role in delivering a best-in-class experience for players, coaches and club partners while ensuring the successful execution of league operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized and customer focused. By providing exceptional service, supporting day-to-day league administration, and building strong relationships with participants and stakeholders, this role will help drive the continued growth, quality, and operational excellence of Chicagoland Indoor Soccer League.

Job Responsibilities

• Support league operations, including scheduling, registration, communication, and game-day management on site during the weekends (December-March).
• Organize registration and administrative requirements to ensure a seamless participant experience for league of over 1000 teams and 14,000 participants.
• Collaborate with director of league operations to ensure league and tournaments are appropriately staffed and operationally supported.
• Ensure all programs operate within club risk management standards while maintaining strong relationships with clubs, league partners, and external organizations.
• Manage new and existing partnerships with key youth and community soccer stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant youth soccer work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including weekends from late November through mid-March.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports, recreation or similar field of study.
• Knowledge of the U.S. youth soccer landscape, particularly in Chicagoland.
• Knowledge of youth sports registration software (LeagueApps).
  
  

Compensation

• This role offers an hourly range rate of $20.00- $22.00.
• This role is classified as Part-time, non-exempt.
• Final salary is determined by carefully considering the applicant's background, experience, and qualifications. Base pay may vary significantly based on geographic location, job-specific knowledge, skills, and overall experience.
  
  

Please Note

• Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
• CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
• If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
  
  

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