Competitive Soccer Coach - Toronto Athletic Football Academy
Top Benefits
About the role
Competitive Soccer Coach – TAFC
Location: Toronto
Position Type: Session Based
Website: tacsports.ca
Video: https://youtu.be/YSClcgKDLJY?si=3l4aVUw-\_DWjC4Uo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tac-sports/
Important information:
- recruitment@tacsports.ca for any questions
- Soccer Sessions are by hour
- 1 year and under $19 an hour
- 2 years and up $21 an hour
Interview steps:
- Virtual interview (Google Meets only)
- In person group interview (Invite to Head Office Location)
- Afterschool, March Break, Winter Break camps and Summer camps coaching certification
- Invite to First-Aid Certification (if required)
About Toronto Athletic FC (TAFC)
Toronto Athletic FC (TAFC) is committed to developing players in a safe, inclusive, and instructional environment that inspires a lifelong love of the game. Our academy emphasizes holistic player development, instilling values such as discipline, leadership, respect, confidence, empathy, and teamwork. TAFC provides a clear development pathway for players to progress through age groups using developmentally appropriate principles at every stage.
Responsibilities
- Communicate availability and schedules with Academy Directors
- Attend required TAFC orientations, trainings, tournaments, and club activities
- Participate in mandatory education workshops, tryouts, parent meetings, and player selection
- Collaborate with academy staff (assistant coaches, goalkeeper coaches, camps, grassroots programs)
- Recruit and retain players to maintain roster requirements
- Comply with all Ontario Soccer policies and regulations
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate training sessions focused on technical, tactical, and game understanding
- Coach 2–3 training sessions per week
- Attend all indoor and outdoor games for assigned team
- Develop player development plans in collaboration with the Academy Technical Director
- Foster a positive, growth-focused environment that supports athlete development on and off the field
- Adhere to all TAFC policies and operational guidelines
- Notify Academy Directors in advance of absences and ensure proper coverage
- Complete all team administrative duties (carding, game sheets, team lists)
- Manage team communication via email, TeamSnap, and WhatsApp in accordance with club policies
- Ensure participant safety and report injuries or safety concerns promptly
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of soccer coaching experience working with children or youth
- Strong leadership and role-model qualities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to mentor and develop young athletes
- Understanding of holistic player development
- Professional, organized, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Team-oriented with the ability to promote positive club culture
- C-License (preferred)
- Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Rule of Two
- Making Headway (Concussion)
- Respect in Sport
- Standard First Aid (SFA) & CPR-C
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Training and mentorship opportunities
- A fun, supportive coaching environment
- Opportunity to grow within TAC Sports
- Seeking internship email nik@tacsport.ca
About Lifetime Skills Academy
TAC Sports specializes in teaching soccer (recreational and academy), tennis and basketball to children age 4-15. Located throughout the GTA, TAC Sports provides a safe and comfortable learning environment where children can improve their skill and feel more confident about themselves.
With a low instructor to student ratio, students receive personalized development plans and constant feedback throughout the program. Our unique team of coaches provide a nurturing and fun environment which will ensure that your sports star is excited about coming back.
Tac Sports specialized camps and programs run all year.
Competitive Soccer Coach - Toronto Athletic Football Academy
Top Benefits
About the role
Competitive Soccer Coach – TAFC
Location: Toronto
Position Type: Session Based
Website: tacsports.ca
Video: https://youtu.be/YSClcgKDLJY?si=3l4aVUw-\_DWjC4Uo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tac-sports/
Important information:
- recruitment@tacsports.ca for any questions
- Soccer Sessions are by hour
- 1 year and under $19 an hour
- 2 years and up $21 an hour
Interview steps:
- Virtual interview (Google Meets only)
- In person group interview (Invite to Head Office Location)
- Afterschool, March Break, Winter Break camps and Summer camps coaching certification
- Invite to First-Aid Certification (if required)
About Toronto Athletic FC (TAFC)
Toronto Athletic FC (TAFC) is committed to developing players in a safe, inclusive, and instructional environment that inspires a lifelong love of the game. Our academy emphasizes holistic player development, instilling values such as discipline, leadership, respect, confidence, empathy, and teamwork. TAFC provides a clear development pathway for players to progress through age groups using developmentally appropriate principles at every stage.
Responsibilities
- Communicate availability and schedules with Academy Directors
- Attend required TAFC orientations, trainings, tournaments, and club activities
- Participate in mandatory education workshops, tryouts, parent meetings, and player selection
- Collaborate with academy staff (assistant coaches, goalkeeper coaches, camps, grassroots programs)
- Recruit and retain players to maintain roster requirements
- Comply with all Ontario Soccer policies and regulations
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate training sessions focused on technical, tactical, and game understanding
- Coach 2–3 training sessions per week
- Attend all indoor and outdoor games for assigned team
- Develop player development plans in collaboration with the Academy Technical Director
- Foster a positive, growth-focused environment that supports athlete development on and off the field
- Adhere to all TAFC policies and operational guidelines
- Notify Academy Directors in advance of absences and ensure proper coverage
- Complete all team administrative duties (carding, game sheets, team lists)
- Manage team communication via email, TeamSnap, and WhatsApp in accordance with club policies
- Ensure participant safety and report injuries or safety concerns promptly
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of soccer coaching experience working with children or youth
- Strong leadership and role-model qualities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to mentor and develop young athletes
- Understanding of holistic player development
- Professional, organized, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Team-oriented with the ability to promote positive club culture
- C-License (preferred)
- Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Rule of Two
- Making Headway (Concussion)
- Respect in Sport
- Standard First Aid (SFA) & CPR-C
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Training and mentorship opportunities
- A fun, supportive coaching environment
- Opportunity to grow within TAC Sports
- Seeking internship email nik@tacsport.ca
About Lifetime Skills Academy
TAC Sports specializes in teaching soccer (recreational and academy), tennis and basketball to children age 4-15. Located throughout the GTA, TAC Sports provides a safe and comfortable learning environment where children can improve their skill and feel more confident about themselves.
With a low instructor to student ratio, students receive personalized development plans and constant feedback throughout the program. Our unique team of coaches provide a nurturing and fun environment which will ensure that your sports star is excited about coming back.
Tac Sports specialized camps and programs run all year.