COPA Camps Manager & Player Engagement - #1400546

The COPA Camps Manager & Player Engagement role is a full-time coaching and leadership position focused on two critical pillars of COPA STC’s mission: delivering world-class camp experiences and developing high-quality, engaging training that fosters athlete growth and retention. This individual will play a central role in planning and executing seasonal camps, leading with excellence in player development, and supporting the Membership Training team in daily operations.

As one of the most experienced and impactful coaches in the facility, this person will model high coaching standards, mentor staff, and be relentless in their pursuit of athlete connection, joy, and long-term success.

Why COPA?

• Coach & Lead: Inspire players on the field while driving innovation and quality in COPA programming off it.
• Seasonal Energy: Build memorable, high-quality camp experiences that become a key entry point for long-term member growth.
• Player Connections: Develop meaningful relationships through consistent, thoughtful engagement with athletes and families.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Seasonal Camps Execution & Leadership
• Program Ownership: Plan, design, and execute all COPA STC seasonal camps (summer, winter, and school breaks), ensuring alignment with COPA's core values and training standards.
• Staffing & Training: Lead the hiring, onboarding, and training of seasonal camp staff. Ensure coaches understand and deliver programming that meets COPA’s quality benchmarks.
• Curriculum Management: Implement and refine camp curriculum to ensure it is developmentally appropriate, engaging, and in line with COPA's coaching philosophy.
• Team Coordination: Build and lead daily coach assignments, pre-camp huddles, and debriefs to ensure consistency, clarity, and energy across all staff.
• Athlete Experience: Create a vibrant, fun, and safe environment where every athlete feels included and supported, resulting in high levels of satisfaction and increased membership conversions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with marketing to promote camps, track registrations and attendance trends, and provide feedback on messaging to drive enrollment.
• Coaching & Player Development (20–25 Hours/Week when no camps)
• Elite-Level Coaching: Deliver high-quality training sessions across a variety of age groups and levels, consistently modeling COPA's coaching expectations.
• Session Ownership: Tailor programming to the needs of each group, ensuring every session is developmentally sound, enjoyable, and purpose-driven.
• Athlete Engagement: Actively use Player Development Check-ins (PDCs) to build individual relationships with players, providing feedback and encouragement to enhance development and retention.
• Retention-Focused Approach: Prioritize joy, challenge, and personal attention in every session to create memorable experiences that build long-term loyalty.
• Creative Delivery: Innovate session delivery to maintain engagement and excitement, including themed sessions, challenges, or special technical focuses.
• Player Development Coordinator (PDC) Team Oversight
• Team Leadership: Supervise and schedule a team of part-time PDCs who support coaching staff and sub for training sessions.
• Training & Accountability: Develop and implement training systems to ensure PDCs are equipped to deliver quality coaching and conduct meaningful athlete check-ins.
• Member Engagement Tracking: Oversee data tracking of athlete check-ins, ensuring timely, personalized, and effective communication that supports athlete growth and retention.
• Mentorship: Act as a leader and mentor to PDCs, modeling professional conduct, passion for coaching, and alignment with COPA values.
• Membership Training Team Support
• Staffing Support: Serve as a key member of the Membership Training Team, helping to ensure all daily sessions are adequately staffed and stepping in to coach or assist as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other department leads to maintain smooth operations, respond to staff needs, and support organizational goals.
• Coverage & Flexibility: Provide dependable coverage in the event of coach absences, ensuring minimal disruption to training quality.
• Member Events & Engagement
• Event Planning: Plan and execute creative, engaging events designed to build community and showcase player development (e.g., awards nights, themed events, skill challenges).
• Cross-Departmental Alignment: Coordinate with the Marketing, Operations, and Programming teams to align on logistics and communications.
• Member Relationships: Serve as a highly visible, approachable leader during events to support member connection and satisfaction.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of coaching experience with youth athletes, with demonstrated excellence in both training sessions and camp environments.
• Deep understanding of athlete development, motivation, and engagement strategies.
• Proven experience leading part-time or seasonal coaching staff, with a focus on mentorship and quality control.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience planning and executing camps or events.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and approachable leadership style, with a commitment to COPA’s mission and values.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and school breaks as needed for training and events.