Background:
The Aurora Football Club provides our members the highest level of soccer development possible and the opportunity to develop friendships in a healthy, inclusive, enjoyable and safe environment by embracing the concepts of good sportsmanship and Fair Play. We provide well-organized and administered Programs that meet our members’ needs and embrace Community values. Aurora FC is committed to the development of all our coaches, encouraging them to pursue further coaching education and providing compensation support for provincial and national coaching courses.
Position Summary:
The position has both administrative and technical responsibilities.
Manages all aspects of the OPDL team, including games, training sessions, team & parent meetings, off field activities, player assessments, full season planning and implementation. Act as a staff coach and provide coverage elsewhere with the club when required.
Responsibilities:
· In alignment with the Ontario Soccer Long-Term Player Development Plan, develop and execute age appropriate training sessions that includes 3 training sessions (Jan – October) per week and 1 game per week (May – October)
· Attend OPDL meetings and PSC events as required
· Promote and support the Aurora FC training model and philosophy
· Create & implement a yearly periodized plan that is aligned with the club’s game model
· Select players suitable for the program in consultation with Academy & Technical Director
· Ensure sessions are conducted in a safe environment with appropriate equipment and supervision
· Act as a mentor towards your Assistant Coach
· Conduct game analysis for review with players
· Agree to adhere to OPDL rules including, but not limited to: OPDL Technical Manual, OPDL Operations Manual, OPDL Code of Conduct
· Follow all OPDL Game Day procedures, including completion of game sheets, players substitutions and any other procedures required by the OPDL and/or the Aurora FC.
· Complete 2 player rubrics for each player and include at least 1 in person player meeting
· Help manage aspects such as the implementation of Mental Training, Player Monitoring and Video Feedback, as requested by the Head Coach
Requirements:
· Strong management and Leadership skills
· Minimum National B License, Canada Youth or equivalent USSF/UEFA
· Previous coaching experience
· Experience working with competitive/ high performance players
· Valid driver’s license and accessibility to a vehicle
· CRB Police Check (Police Vulnerable Sector Check)
· Eligible to work in Canada
Pay: $40.00-$60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
