Active Start Program Lead - Brams United Soccer Club

Location: Brampton, Ontario 
Reports To: Recreational Coordinator/Grassroots Manager
Remuneration: Part-time Hourly / Contract 

BRAMS UNITED SOCCER CLUB
Brams United is committed to the development of the beautiful game. As our focus relates to
player development, we are driven towards giving every player the opportunity to become better
people, better athletes, to express themselves and share their passion for the game through
training and competition. We are committed to supporting all stakeholders of the game through
learning opportunities. We believe that supporting our team of coaches with appropriate education
and training can equip them to better support and assist players in the pursuit to improve their
individual technique and skill ultimately better contributing to any team environment, in life and in
soccer.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Active Start Head Coach is responsible for leading and delivering Brams United Soccer
Club’s U4–U5 programming under the guidance of the Manager of Grassroots and the Executive
Director/Director of Soccer. This role requires strong leadership, professionalism, and
experience working with young children in an early childhood development setting, ensuring
player safety, enjoyment, and growth in alignment with Ontario Soccer’s LTPD model.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead U4–U5 training sessions following Brams United’s curriculum.
• Maintain a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Support physical literacy and introductory ball-skill development.
• Provide leadership and guidance to volunteer and junior coaches.
• Ensure proper equipment setup, field organization, and player safety.
• Communicate weekly objectives and updates to coaches and families.
• Assist with attendance tracking, reporting, and program administration as needed.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
• Teach foundational movement skills and simple soccer activities.
• Support emotional, social, and cognitive development through positive reinforcement.
• Use storytelling, imagination activities, and guided discovery coaching methods.
• Adapt activities for varying attention spans, comfort levels, and developmental needs.

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Ontario Soccer Active Start Certification
• NCCP Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
• Respect in Sport – Activity Leader
• Experience working with young children ages 3–5
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check

PREFERRED
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma or relevant early-childhood programming experience
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Additional NCCP or Ontario Soccer certifications (FUNdamentals, C-License or grassroots)

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
• Energetic, patient, and enthusiastic
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to support and guide volunteer coaches
• Ability to adapt programming to diverse learning needs
• Professional, reliable, and highly organized

HOURS & COMPENSATION
This is a part-time contract role, compensation will depend on experience. This position requires
availability nights and weekends