Now Hiring: High Performance Staff Coach

Ottawa TFC is looking for a qualified and energetic staff coach to join our dynamic coaching team.  Come join one of the most respected youth clubs in the province and help shape the community, teams and athletes of our future.  

 

Overview and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Technical Director (TD), this position will provide professional coaching services to the Ottawa TFC High Performance and Academy streams.  This will include on-field coaching commitments with the High Performance teams at U13-U18, as outlined by the TD, as well as working within the grassroots divisions between U8 and U12 on a regular basis.  A large portion of this role is on the field, with some administrative and organizational responsibilities associated with the divisions you will be coaching in.    

 

Coaching Duties:

• Working as the lead coach of an O.P.D.L. team within the club. This includes: 
  • Designing and leading training sessions up to 5 times weekly, within an annual periodized training curriculum.  At Ottawa TFC, these age groups train after school between 4:00 and 6:00 pm.  
  • Attending and coaching all games and meetings with these teams.
  • Organizing all staff, parent, and player requirements within the teams you coach. 
  • Traveling with and coaching the team at all league and tournament functions throughout the year. 
• Working as as a staff coach within one of the grassroots divisions in the U8-U12 categories.  This includes: 
  • Organizing teams and squads prior to each season for one of the divisions (U7-U8 Boys or girls, U9-U10 Boys or Girls, U11-U12 Boys or girls)
  • Leading a team of coaches to manage your division. 
  • Attending all training sessions within the relevant divisions (typically from 6:00-7:30pm, up to 3 times weekly). 
  • Attending and coaching games as required within you divisions as required.  

Qualifications of Staff Coach:

• Coaching experience/qualifications
  • Possesses all minimum requirements to coach competitive youth soccer in Ontario
  • Possess a B-Diploma for coaching youth (or equivalent/higher).
    • Coaches enrolled in the course currently will be considered as well.  
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience coaching high level youth soccer.
• Playing experience:
  • University, college, semi-pro or professional playing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication:
  • Excellent and timely written communication skills for liaising with coaches, managers, parents and staff.

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience and qualification, the position will carry an annual salary range between $45,000.00 and $65,000.00.

Interested candidates are asked to complete the following application form which includes an opportunity for submitting an CV or resume. 

HP STAFF COACH Application Form

 

If you have any questions, please email GM@OTTAWATFC.COM.