OPEN BOARD POSITIONS

Board meetings are monthly, the 1st Sunday of each month, at 7:00 p.m and typically last 1-2 hours. Meetings are held at various locations in Portage. In addition to monthly meetings, each board position requires extra time each month to fulfill that position's job expectations.

DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

The Director of Player Development (DPD) is responsible for continuing and upholding Portage Soccer Club’s methodology, including, but not limited to: giving all players an opportunity to enjoy soccer, and creating an environment of open communication between club coaches and the DPD. The DPD has a general focus on overall club player development inclusive of all age groups but maintains a highly specific focus on the U8 Academy and the U9 through U12 7-aside and 9-aside are groups. The DPD is highly involved with the Academy including training and play. Finally, the DPD organizes coaching clinics to assist the club's coaches. A USSF D license is preferred but USSF Grassroots 7 v 7 and 9 v 9 certification (or 12–18 month plan to secure both is required).

CONCESSIONS DIRECTOR

The Concessions Director is responsible for the operation of the concession stand. This includes maintaining a ServSafe Certification and ServSafe Allergens Certificate as well as organizing and overseeing the annual health inspection. Additionally, they manage the finances, maintain the inventory, and oversee the volunteers. The Concessions Director is a voting member of the Board of Directors and is expected to attend monthly board meetings.

Parent Representative

The Parent Representative reports to the Club President. The Parent Representative will be responsible for managing a range of activities that will enhance communication between parents, coaches, and the Club. The Parent Representative will be assigned a number of teams, which will vary year to year depending on the total number of teams and the number of Parent Representatives. The Parent Representative will be tasked with reaching out to their assigned team's or teams' coaches to schedule time with the parents, as well as seeking out feedback from the parents on the club's performance via email and face-to-face interaction.

Concession Committee

This committee reports to the Concessions Director. They are the responsible party in charge of the concession stand. They direct the volunteers during their volunteer time. They also are a point of contact for the board member on duty for anybody with a need at the complex during their shift.

Tournament Committee

This committee prepares for and runs the club's tournaments. They will report to the tournament director. They will attend meetings monthly as needed to prepare for the tournament. They will also be present during the tournament to help direct volunteers and address other needs during the tournament.

Volunteer Committee

This committee prepares the club to have volunteers throughout the year. They report to the Volunteer Coordinator. They meet as needed and sign up for volunteer events to help direct volunteers.

If you are interested in being considered for any of these positions or desire additional information, please contact Derek Dee at president@portagesoccer.com.

We are a friendly group who enjoy working together for the betterment of the club...YOUR Club. We'd love to see you get involved!