Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Chicago’s iconic Soldier Field, opened a new 50,000-square foot office in the heart of the city, and will unveil a premium state-of-the-art Performance Center in January 2025. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.

At Chicago Fire FC, we’re on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.

Position Overview:

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a dedicated Manager, Adult Soccer to join our team! The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of our adult soccer business, including managing all Chicago Fire Rec Soccer (CFRS) programs and partnerships. The Manager will be responsible for inspiring staff to grow participation and revenue, while maintaining high standards of customer service, administration, and communication. The Manager will play a leading role in increasing Chicago Fire adult programming across Chicagoland while elevating our program experience and creating deeper connections between CFRS players and Chicago Fire FC.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee all elements of Chicago Fire Rec Soccer (CFRS) programs at the Fire Pitch, including leagues, tournaments, and pick-ups
Inspire staff to meet seasonal participation and revenue goals
Execute program administration and operations to maintain high standards of customer service, safety, and quality
Implement new programs across Chicagoland to grow participation and generate new revenue streams
Manage new and existing partnerships with key adult/community soccer stakeholders
Implement a comprehensive marketing and outreach strategy to reach new players, while creating meaningful connections with club partners, fans, and wider soccer community
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years of youth/adult soccer experience
Minimum of one (1) year of management experience
Ability to work in a team/collaborative work environment is required along with strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills
Ability to coach, train and motivate team members
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ticketing software and in database usage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, or a related field
Spanish language fluency
Previous experience selling or marketing for youth organization

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 peopleandculture@chicagofirefc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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