Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), ON
Position Type: Full-Time / Contract
Reports To: TD and Technical Team
Toronto Athletic FC Academy is a player-centred development program committed to technical excellence, long-term athlete development and competitive success. Our academy provides high-quality training environments for youth players across multiple age groups, emphasizing skill development, game intelligence, and character growth.
The Assistant Technical Director is responsible for leading and implementing the academy’s soccer philosophy, curriculum, and long-term player development pathway. This role oversees coaching standards, player development models, and technical consistency across all academy programs while supporting competitive performance and coach education.
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Design, implement, and oversee the academy’s technical curriculum and playing philosophy
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Lead long-term player development plans aligned with national and club standards
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Supervise, mentor, and evaluate academy coaches
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Ensure consistent training methodology across all age groups
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Oversee player identification, evaluations, and progression pathways
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Collaborate with coaches on session planning, game analysis, and performance reviews
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Support competitive programming, league participation, and tournament planning
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Liaise with parents, staff, and leadership regarding technical matters
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Assist with coach education workshops and internal development programs
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Stay current with modern coaching trends, sports science, and best practices
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Minimum 5+ years experience in youth soccer development or academy leadership
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Proven experience as a Technical Director, Head Coach, or Senior Academy Coach
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Recognized coaching licenses (CSA, UEFA, or equivalent preferred)
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Strong understanding of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) models
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
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Ability to mentor and inspire coaching staff
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Passion for player development and high-performance environments
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Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain)
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Experience working in elite or competitive youth academies
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Background in coach education or curriculum design
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Video analysis and performance tracking experience
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Knowledge of Canadian soccer pathways and league structures
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Competitive compensation (based on experience)
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Opportunity to shape and lead a growing academy
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Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
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A positive, development-focused soccer environment
