TAFC - Competitive Soccer Academy Coach

TAFC Academy Mission:

At the TAFC Academy, we aim to inspire and foster a life-long love of the sport in a safe, inclusive, and instructional environment. Our coaches will instill principles of discipline, fair play, leadership, responsibility, critical thinking, respect, self-confidence, empathy, hard work, determination, and belonging. A development pathway is available for all players to progress through the age groups, learning developmentally appropriate principles at each stage.

Job Description:

As a TAFC Academy Technical Coach, you will create and manage the daily learning environment, while overseeing the overall development of players under your supervision. The ultimate goal of the Academy is to develop high-potential players while ensuring the development of each individual to reach their full potential as a human being. We seek experienced head coaches to coach with our soccer academy in the U5 - U16 age groups. Share your passion for sports by becoming a TAFC Coach and joining our winning team.

Responsibilities:

• Report to Technical Director and follow the direction of the development plans of the Club.
• Regularly report all training, game and player development-related activities.
• Regular and timely submission of weekly/monthly training plans and periodization schedules.
• Provide a safe, supportive, and competitive development environment.
• Manage team and individual goal setting throughout the year.
• Review and evaluate players' development plans and ensure they stay on their personal development path.
• Ability to develop drills/programming by following the TAFC academy training curriculum and methodology.
• Provide objective data to players for training and games.
• Ability to deliver and contribute to building individual development plans.
• Provide on-field player development support, player assessments and player feedback.
• Provide support for all Academy programming as required.
• Comply with and ensure the Academy Code of Conduct is adhered to by all players.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in operational efficiency within a high-standard-based soccer club.

Certifications:

• Minimum LTPD Certified, C license preferred.
• Respect in Sport (E-Learning) - Required.
• Making Headway in Soccer Concussion Course (Online) - Required.
• Make Ethical Decisions Workshop (Online or In-Class) - Required.
• Active Start U4-U5 - Required for Specific Age Group Only.
• FUNdamentals U6-U8 - Required for Specific Age Group Only.
• Relevant NCCP accreditation is preferred.
• Vulnerable Sector Check.

Individual Qualities:

• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Passionate about soccer and able to communicate with young soccer players.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Management/leadership experience preferably within children/youth development.
• Broad experiences in topics of sports administration, management and the game of soccer.
• Must be proficient with the MS Office software suite.
• Ability to work in a team environment and under the Club’s vision.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and has a desire to continually learn.
• Experience working with and supporting youth during coaching sessions.
• Ability to coordinate activities for small groups of participants.

Compensation: Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Room for growth and development with additional perks. TAFC welcomes applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodation as required by law upon request.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op.

Pay: $8,000-$9,000 per year.

Benefits:

• Company events.

Schedule:

• Evening shift.
• Morning shift.
• Weekends as needed.

Ability to commute/relocate

Experience: Technical Soccer Coaching: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification: NCCP, C License, Soccer for Life (required)

Work Location: In person.