Job Title: Team Administrator
Club: Sarasota Paradise
Location: Sarasota, FL
Department: Soccer Operations
Reports To: Director of Operations
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Club: Sarasota Paradise
Location: Sarasota, FL
Department: Soccer Operations
Reports To: Director of Operations
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Company Overview:
Sarasota Paradise is a premier destination offering an unforgettable experience to locals and visitors in the Sarasota area. We strive to create joy and memories for all of our guests through community soccer. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and detail-oriented candidate to join our soccer operations department to provide the highest standard of player care and technical staff support.
Position Overview:
Sarasota Paradise, a new member of USL League One, is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and dependable Team Administrator to support all facets of First Team operations. This position is critical to the smooth day-to-day functioning of the club’s Soccer Operations department and requires someone who can effectively manage logistics, communications, compliance, and player support at the highest professional level.
Key Responsibilities:
Team & League Operations:
- Serve as the primary liaison between the coaching staff, players, and front office on all team-related matters.
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Ensure compliance with USL League One roster rules, player registration, CBA regulations, and all administrative league requirements.
- Draft, track, and file contracts (players, vendors, sponsors) with legal oversight.
- Assist in all game-day technical operations, ensuring strict adherence to Club and USL standards.
- Relay information between the front office and coaching staff/players, ensuring clarity and timeliness.
- Work with Human Resources on onboarding items including payroll, benefits, budgeting, and orientation.
- Act as Player Safety Officer in adherence to USL and USSF regulations.
- Submit all league-required documents via Praxis with adherence to submission deadlines.
Travel & Scheduling:
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Coordinate the logistical arrangements for domestic and international team travel, including:
- Flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and training sites.
- Lead point of contact in person for all team travel.
- Book flights and hotel accommodations for new players and trialists.
- Assist in servicing contracts for transportation, hotel, and meal arrangements.
- Transport (or arrange transport for) players to/from airports at the start and end of the season.
- Manage preseason scheduling in coordination with the technical staff and club leadership.
- Aid in organizing and operations of international friendly matches as directed by club leadership.
- Coordinate visiting team needs: training times, ticket distribution, and delivery of league-required items to the host hotel.
Daily Administrative Logistics:
- Manage the First Team’s master calendar to ensure visibility across Soccer Operations staff and club leadership.
- Assist in daily front office operations, logistics, and inventory.
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Assist players with needs, including:
- Housing, visas, social security cards, bank accounts, cell phones, appearances, tickets, and transportation.
- Coordinate appointments and transportation for foreign players and families.
- Administer apartment logistics, including furnishing, move-in/move-out scheduling, and lease management.
- Order and ensure delivery of team meals and snacks.
Administration & Support:
- Assist in the First Team’s operational budget in collaboration with the Director of Operations.
- Assist with the onboarding of new players and staff members.
- Assist the equipment staff and collaborate to ensure readiness of all training and match gear.
- Assist in the coordination of player appearance schedules within CBA and League protocols. Assist in managing registrations, schedules, and parent communications for youth soccer camps.
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in professional sports administration or operations, ideally within a soccer environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and cloud-based tools.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, and travel as required.
- Familiarity with USL policies and procedures is a strong plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or/and Portuguese) preferred but not required.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary based on experience. Salary range of $38,000 to $50,000
- Professional development support.
- Unique opportunity to be part of a growing professional sports organization.
- Dynamic, team-oriented work environment.
- Four weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO).
Be part of a passionate and driven organization committed to excellence on and off the field. Sarasota Paradise is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and development.
Successful applicants will be asked to complete a behavioral assessment to help us understand your ability to fit in our team.
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