General Manager
About the job
- Applicants should be able to travel up to an hour to reach a potential client or partner.
- Identify and pursue opportunities with schools, recreation departments, community centers, parks, and partner facilities.
- Build and nurture community relationships that expand program reach and impact.
- Ensure strong brand visibility and maximize enrollment at all program sites.
- Coach on the field for approximately 50% of scheduled hours.
- Oversee day-to-day operations.
- Build and administer schedules for classes and camps to keep programs running smoothly.
- Prevent last-minute cancellations and maintain a consistent plan for them while maintaining program quality.
- Train, mentor, and onboard new coaches to deliver fun and consistent experiences.
- Oversee equipment, field logistics, and permits.
- Recruit, schedule, and support local staff, focusing on reliable coverage.
- Serve as the point of contact for coaches on scheduling, feedback, and last-minute adjustments.
- Hold regular check-ins to encourage staff growth, share feedback, and celebrate wins.
- Provide fast, friendly communication to families and partners.
- Keep families and partners informed with clear, professional updates.
- Resolve escalated issues quickly and with care.
- Track program participation and identify opportunities for growth.
- Monitor expenses and help leadership maintain efficient operations.
- Manage staff scheduling, permits, and key program details.
About the company
Super Soccer Stars runs youth soccer development programs in the United States, offering age-appropriate curricula through classes, camps, and private sessions. Programs are mobile—held in schools, parks, and community centers—with a low child-to-coach ratio and a non-competitive, educational focus that builds soccer skills, motor abilities, social skills, and physical literacy. It differentiates itself by prioritizing development and confidence in a supportive setting and by a scalable franchising model that began in 2022, plus national growth after its 2021 acquisition. The goal is to help children gain fundamental skills and self-confidence through accessible youth soccer and to expand the program into a multi-brand national sports platform.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town of Mount Pleasant, New York
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Falfurrias capital gives franchisees more tools, training, marketing, and operational support.
- September 2026 partnerships and new San Francisco registrations show active local expansion.
- World Cup 2026 coverage and registration campaigns should lift demand through early 2026.
What critics are saying
- Territory exclusivity is weak; FDDs allow overlapping franchises and company-owned units outside territories.
- Venue access drives revenue; losing a school or park contract kills local classes immediately.
- Quality-control failure across 400-plus territories would shatter trust and franchise resale value.
What makes Super Soccer Stars unique
- Curriculum-based, non-competitive soccer for ages 1-18 sets Soccer Stars apart.
- Mobile classes in parks, schools, and centers keep overhead structurally low.
- Youth Athletes United's 2026 Falfurrias investment strengthens shared franchising, training, and marketing.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Training Programs
- Professional Development Budget
- Performance Bonus