Location: Intown Atlanta

About Us

Sons of Pitches FC is Atlanta's adult soccer club, organizing leagues, pickup games, and soccer programs year-round for players of all skill levels. In addition to competition and organization, our club thrives on a friendly, welcoming, and respectful atmosphere. We are passionate about soccer and community, and bring that enthusiasm to a team-oriented work environment emphasizing communication, ideation, transparency, and playfulness.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for an operational leader to manage all part-time staff during our weekly scheduled activities, as well as perform routine equipment maintenance and handle gametime logistics issues. This position is 100% "in the field" during non-business hours. Our ideal candidate will embrace the unexpected and be ready to communicate quickly and efficiently to keep games and programs running smoothly, understanding that generous communication builds trust and respect. The Field Marshal will work closely with our Operations Team, and should be able to attend at least one weekday afternoon staff meeting per month.

Who You Are

• A leader with experience managing part-time staff—you excel at training and motivating a small team toward a common goal
• Tenacious and flexible
• A direct communicator who feels comfortable resolving issues in a professional, appropriate, and respectful manner
• Organized and detail-oriented—you notice when a goal or net needs attention, when there's a safety hazard on the pitch, when the equipment bin isn't as tidy as it should be... and then you fix it
• A self-starter eager to grow and expand your responsibilities in a role where each day may look a little different

Responsibilities

People Management

• Train and inspire new Field Managers
• Supervise and support Field Managers and Referees at multiple intown fields
• Evaluate staff performance and recommend improvements
• Act as liaison to Operations Team for staff and player concerns at the field
• Promote a positive atmosphere and game day enjoyment
• Deliver daily shift report to Operations Team

Equipment and Scheduling

• Pick up and drop off equipment to different locations
• Perform routine maintenance on goals and other equipment
• Assist with equipment logistics, cleanup, and collection
• Be on call to handle weather or scheduling issues that may arise during leagues
• Monitor SOPFC GroupMe chat and coordinate directly with field staff, Operations Team, and/or schools as needed

Requirements

• You have at least 2 years experience managing a team of people
• You have a drivers license and a reliable vehicle
• You enjoy building or fixing things
• Soccer experience is nice, but not required!

Hours & Schedule

Minimum 20 hours per week, including Mon-Thu 7:00-11:00pm, and typically a combination of either Sat 8:30am-12:30pm and/or Sun 2:30-6:30pm. Weekends have more flexibility overall - weekdays are a core schedule commitment. These hours reflect our general schedule, but hours may differ slightly depending on specific league needs, and some shifts may require working later or starting/finishing earlier.

Pay & Benefits

• $25 per hour
• Mileage reimbursement
• Equipment you need to get your work done efficiently

How to Apply

If this role speaks to you, the application process is pretty simple...

Send your resume to work@sonsofpitchesfc.com along with a brief introduction. Let us know what motivates you, why you're interested in working at SOPFC, and any experiences that would help you succeed as a Field Marshal.

We look forward to hearing from you!