Ontario Soccer Association
Location
Waterloo, ON | Canada
Job description
POSITION TITLE: Skills Centre Assistant Coach
REPORTS TO: Grassroots Manager
BACKGROUND
WMSC operates as a nonprofit youth soccer club in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and wishes to offer its members the highest possible technical leadership to meet the expectations of the athletes, coaches and parents of WMSC’s Competitive, OPDL, Grassroots Development and Recreational programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Coach shall hold the following responsibilities:
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
• Must actively assist the age group and deliver the curriculum as set out by WMSC;
• Must attend two to three training sessions per week following the curriculum outline set out by WMSC.
• Must review the curriculum and assist the Age Group Lead when needed.
• Assist or lead teams on game days.
• Should provide feedback to the Skill Centre Manager during the course of the season,
• regarding the development of players and the general success of the program.
COACH DEVELOPMENT
• Attend and actively participate in all coaching development sessions conducted by the Club;
• WMSC will support coaches as they endeavour to complete their coaching certifications. All funding is subject to prior approval from the Technical Director.
PROGRAM OTHER
• Must hold and submit a valid Ontario Soccer Coaching License (Learn to train or C license preferred), Making Ethical Decisions, Respect in Soccer and Making Headway with signed contract;
• Must submit a police clearance validated within the last two years with signed contract;
• Must read and comply with the Grassroots Development Manual;
• The AC will be supplied with WMSC coaching attire and this is mandatory to be worn to all training/games etc;
Qualifications
• Previous playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Leadership skills, mentoring ability and program development;
• Can work effectively with other coaches, technical staff and office staff;
• Must clear a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search.
• An honorarium will be given to any successful candidates for the season.
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