What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soccer Commissioner position at Volo Washington, DC?
Company Description
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community based organization with more than 300,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer, or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact.
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community based organization with more than 300,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer, or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact.
Volo is a movement—for people and by people who want to connect more meaningfully with each other. We are a grassroots uprising, helping others actually see who they’re connecting with, and share experiences over the length of a season.
More Than a Job
- Free sports leagues & free/discounted events
- Perks from our sponsors
- Networking and meeting new people
- Opportunity for growth in one of the nation’s fastest growing companies
Proof We Are Awesome
- Ranked Among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies
- Serving more than 9,000 kids in free youth programs
- Over 200,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
- 13 City Markets & Counting...
Job Description
Do you love soccer? Well now is your chance to help thousands of Volo players to have amazing experiences.
In this role, you will help coordinate Volo’s soccer leagues around the DMV. This includes being a daily presence at soccer leagues, communicating clearly with players, evaluating and supporting our refs. You will also have the ability to impact the short, medium, and long term soccer strategy as a way to improve the sport.
You will work ~2-9pm, Monday through Thursday. You will also have the opportunity to work on the weekends.
As a Commissioner, you will receive our normal staff perks such as free leagues, discounted Volo Pass, etc. Additionally, you will receive soccer commissioner only perks such as exclusive soccer specific merchandise and free tickets to professional soccer events.
Responsibilities
- SPORT PRODUCT & PERFORMANCE
- Assure quality, control, and strength of programs through site visits and serve as a site lead for programs whenever necessary
- Spearhead league audit & evaluation
- Spearhead ref audit & evaluation
- SPORTS LEAGUE OPERATIONS
- Provide on-field support
- Handle player communication - sending all emails for assigned sport leagues
- Maintain equipment for assigned sports including ordering replacements, noting damages, and reporting to the market’s equipment lead
- Maintain fields as needed based on weather, location, and sport-specific requirements
- Set up & take down fields and gather up equipment
- Handle player communication - sending all emails for assigned sport leagues
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Act a first line of communication for soccer players
- Resolve any emerging problems that our customers might face with accuracy and efficiency
- Anticipate and provide proactive solutions to prevent problems from arising in the future
- Act as an escalation point for player, parent, partner, and volunteers
- Call & text sport captains during league registration time
- TALENT DEVELOPMENT
- Support training in your market for internal referees
- Recruit, mentor, and ensure quality staff and product – includes reviewing sport-specific league audits
Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of soccer rules and regulations from time as a player, ref, and/or coach
- Must be available to work evenings
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Works well in a team atmosphere
- Ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds
- Possess a positive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate clearly
- Proficient customer service skills
- High School Diploma /GED Equivalency
Must-Haves
- Interest in sports and social activities
- Soccer knowledge is a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Works well in a team atmosphere
- Ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds
- Possess a positive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate clearly
- Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends
- Proficient customer service skills
- High School Diploma / GED Equivalency
- A car or access to transportation
Staff Perks
- Discounts on Leagues and Volo Pass Memberships: Staff receive discounts on leagues and memberships, with some leagues potentially being free.
- Sponsor Perks: Staff benefit from perks offered by Volo's sponsors.
- Networking and Growth Opportunities: Volo provides opportunities to meet new people and grow within the company.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.