Boys U16 (2009) OPDL Head Coach (Part-time)

Position: Boys U16 (2009) OPDL Head Coach (Part-time)
Department: Technical
Reports to: High Performance Manger & Senior Technical Director
Salary Range: $10,000- $17,000 Annually (dependent on qualifications and experience)
(*will be pro-rated for position start date 2025 – October 2025)
Employment Dates: June 2025- October 2025

Oakville Soccer Club

The Oakville Soccer Club, founded in 1972, is one of the largest amateur soccer clubs in Canada with
over 19,000 participants annually. Based at the Pine Glen Soccer Centre, a 100,000 square foot indoor
soccer facility in North Oakville, the Club provides year-round recreational and competitive
programming for both youth and adults. Proudly working with over 1,200 volunteer and professional
coaches each year, the Club strives to promote a culture of development, inclusivity and positivity. A
consistent leader within amateur soccer and sport, OSC is an active member of Ontario Soccer and the
provincial soccer community and is a Canada Soccer National Youth Club License holder.

OPDL Head Coach

The OPDL Head Coach holds a paid position within the Oakville Soccer Club and therefore is expected to
support Club initiatives and policies as per their employment contract. In addition to coaching the OPDL
team of a particular gender within any given age group, the Head Coach is also required to do the
following:

Technical

• Attend all training sessions as well as all games, tournaments and other team events. Please
note travel for league games is required. Sessions can take place in both Oakville and
Milton.
• Provide mentorship and coaching development in line with OSC coach education workshops
across OSC programming including RDP & ADP programs.
• Support and implement the OSC Game Model.
• Plan a periodized curriculum and syllabus training schedule based in principles of play that
surround the OSC Game Model.
• Liaise with the Head Goalkeeper Coach.
• Plan and schedule at least 5 in-class game analysis sessions.
• Attend all Athletic Development sessions.
• Schedule Exhibition games.
• Manage/support RDP and OPDL Fall try outs and player selection with the support of OSC staff.
• Attend allmeetings set by the OSC Technical Department or Ontario Soccer.
• Provide assessments of all OPDL players twice per year or as necessary per Ontario Soccer
requirements. Head Coaches must make themselves available for individual parent
meetings following the distribution of these assessments.
• Head Coaches must make themselves available for 6 parent meetings per year.
• Communicate in a timely manner to respond to requests made by the Technical Department
and other OSC staff.
• Agree to recruit and maintain the minimum number of required players.
• Must comply with all OSC sponsorship obligations and ensure compliance from all
team officials.
• The Head Coach and Assistant Coach will be supplied with branded coaching attire and this is
mandatory to be worn to all training/games/tournaments etc. Failure to do so will be grounds
for termination.

Administration

• Head Coach must notify the Manager of High Performance & Senior Technical Director in
advance that they will be absent. They must ensure coverage for training and or games is in
place.
• The OPDL program shuts down periodically during the year. These program breaks typically
take place from mid December to early January, in mid March for two weeks and during the
summer months as dictated by Ontario Soccer, for a total of six weeks per year. OSC will
confirm the schedule for these breaks in advance.
• It is expected that OPDL staff will complete their duties or other tasks as assigned by the
Technical Department during these breaks unless the coach takes vacation during the
scheduled break.
• OSC Policy and Strategic plan is understood and agreed upon.
• All Coaches must have their OS coaches/players cards and registration forms submitted to
the District for approval in order to participate in exhibition games, tournaments and league
games. All teams must have their books submitted to the Technical Department by the
respective District deadline. Note: A District fine applies for those teams who do not follow
the policy which will be paid by the team.
• Head Coaches are responsible for and must oversee all administrative aspects (i.e. carding,
game sheets etc.) relating to the program.
• Coachesmust follow all Ontario Soccer, District, and Club policies and procedures and
ensure the same of their players.
• Completion of allsurveys and questionnaires sent by the Club is mandatory.
• Head Coaches must attend OSC’s AGM, or with approval from the Senior Technical Director,
send a delegate for the program.
• Must submit a valid vulnerable sector screening (dated within the last two years) with signed
contract.
• Support the High Performance Manager and Talented Pathway Program with other
organizational planning and priorities
• Regular communication with High Performance Manager, including at least fifteen (15)
match day reports with your team’s staff

Customer Service and Relations

• Be the primary contact for any player or parent issuesfortheOPDL team.
• Be an active participant in the OSC coaching community and contribute to the betterment of
the Club coaching standards.
• Ensure Maximum membership satisfaction.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum Canada B License or Canada Soccer Youth License completed / enrolled for
2024/2025.
• Must hold and submit a valid Canada Soccer coaching license (age appropriate), Making Ethical
Decisions transcript, Respect in Soccer certificate, Making Headway transcript, Safe Sport, EAP,
Mental Health in Sport, Rule of Two with signed contract
• Coaches working with female players must also complete Keeping Girlsin Sport.
• 3-5 years’ experience coaching U13-U17 players.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal)skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop assistant coach.
• Clear understanding of Holistic Player Development.
• Professional, approachable, detailed, punctual and organized.
• Able to work in a team environment and promote team culture.
• A growth mindset.
• Able to prepare process, performance and outcome goals.
• Able to drive accountability in a professional manner.
• Time management in order to commit 10-15 hours weekly to the team.

Oakville Soccer Club Benefits

• Mentor Lead Coach Development Plan and or Individual Development Plan.
• Health and wellness opportunities.
• Travel opportunities.
• The Oakville Soccer Club supports coaches’ education and obtaining soccer licenses.
Coach education must be pre-approved by Senior Technical Director prior to registration.
Only Canada Soccer or CONCACAF licenses will be approved. European licensing will be at the individual’s
expense.