OPDL Field Manager

Background:

Do you want to gain invaluable work experience in the world of amateur sport? Have you ever
wanted to help grow the game of soccer in Ontario?

Ontario Soccer is searching for talented and ambitious team members who are passionate about
the field of sport management and want to apply their knowledge at Canada’s largest provincial
sport organization.

Founded in 1901, Ontario Soccer is comprised of more than 500 Clubs servicing over 24,000
teams with 380,000 registered players, 70,000 coaches and managers, and 7,200 match officials,
as well as countless volunteers, parents and supporters comprising a direct, multi-cultural
community of over 1,000,000 Ontarians.

Ontario Soccer develops and delivers exceptional and sustainable programs and services
throughout Ontario with the mission of providing leadership and support for the advancement of
soccer in collaboration and cooperation with our member District Associations, partners and
other stakeholders. Ontario Soccer owns and operates the Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre in
Vaughan, Ontario, operates the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL); the province’s
premier standards based youth development program, as well as “Team Ontario”, Ontario
Soccer’s provincial Xcel program. Ontario Soccer proudly supports Canada Soccer’s National
Teams, the Canadian Premier League and Toronto FC.

The overall objective of Ontario Soccer as a hub for Coach, Match Official and Player Development
is to be innovators and leaders in sport and to assist with the equitable development of soccer
as a healthy lifestyle choice, provide a talented pathway for players to excel and encourage
inclusive community involvement at all levels.

Position Summary:

The Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) is the province's standards-based, youth high
performance league that combines top level competition with strict high performance training
standards. The OPDL represents young players' early graduation to a genuine high performance
training environment, targeting only the top athletes in the province from age groups U13 to
U17, with what is considered the highest level of competitive youth soccer in Ontario. Unlike
other leagues, OPDL operates more as a high performance training program than merely a
league.

OPDL Field Managers are the highest point of OPDL authority on game day and provide support
to OPDL Venue Coordinators. The Field Manager is the main point of contact if issues arise at
venues and assist if needed. The Field Manager visits venues and completes venue
evaluations, provides guidance to OPDL Venue Coordinators and is on call and may be required
to attend a venue or address issues that may arise.

The role is deadline-driven and time-intensive and requires energetic, highly motivated multitaskers who are exceptional communicators, organizers and thrive on delivering high quality
customer service.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Provide support to Venue Coordinators on OPDL game days
b) Liaising with Venue Coordinators to ensure venues are running smoothly
c) Visit various venues on OPDL game days
d) Complete venue evaluations during visits and review with Venue Coordinators
e) Fill in for Venue Coordinator if necessary
f) Provide guidance to OPDL Venue Coordinator at venue

g) Be on call and available to attend venue or address issues that might arise
h) On-Site Field Manager at Central Venues where needed
h) Submit completed venue evaluations
i) Report any issues or concerns to Senior Manager, Competitions

Skills & Experiences:
• The candidate must possess initiative and relationship building skills
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management and proficiency skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to multi-task
• A comprehensive understanding of the OPDL and Ontario Soccer is an asset

Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the
incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties
which may be assigned from time to time.

A Police Check and Vulnerable Sector check will be required, cost of which will be reimbursed by
Ontario Soccer.