OPDL Assistant Coach - Toronto High Park FC

I.Overview

The OPDL coach is a part-time employee whose primary objective is to develop players in a fun and challenging environment. Player retention is of
the highest importance and the coach should endeavor to provide quality programming to all players. The employee will coach in the OPDL and Pre-OPDL programs.

II. Responsibilities

1.Functional Accountabilities - Under the guidance of the Head Coach.
➔ Implement the Club’s Philosophy for player development.
➔ Hands on organization and management of the team.
➔ Ensure TeamSnap is kept up to date (schedule and roster).
➔ Timely communication via Teamsnap to parents.
➔ Coordinate with team managers/management.
➔ Support the Club and co workers positively.
➔ Plan, deliver, and analyze training sessions and games when the Head Coach is not available.
➔ Attend all in-house & OS led coach education sessions.
➔ Provide opportunities for development players when possible.
➔ Attend Provincial screening events.
➔ MGMT & execution of HUDL.

2. Relationship Management

It is vital for you to know the names of all the players you coach and they should all know your name too!
➔ Line Manager
➔ Colleagues (Fellow coaches, Operational Staff, and Volunteers)
➔ Players
➔ Parents
➔ Team Managers

3. Reporting

➔ Provide the line manager with bi-weekly updates focusing specifically on improvements that can be made to player development.
➔ Highlight any potential problems to the line manager immediately.

III. Working Conditions

The Coach is assigned their coaching hours by the Club with the majority of the job taking place at soccer fields within the GTA. Any administrative tasks
may be completed at home. The coach is not generally expected to visit the Club office except for staff meetings and/or coach education. Standard
equipment for training sessions, games, & festivals/tournaments is provided by the Club, as well as Club attire, which is to be worn at all club related functions.

IV. Direct Reports

The coach will report directly to the appropriate Head Coach and program coordinator below:
➔ OPDL & Pre-OPDL = Manager of High Performance

V. Competencies Required

The coach should be punctual, professional, approachable, responsive, passionate, show a strong commitment towards self-improvement, and be
able to communicate efficiently to all stakeholders.

VI. Qualifications & Requirements

➔ Age-appropriate OS Coaching Certification.
➔ C-License trained (minimum).
➔ Respect in Soccer.
➔ Making Ethical Decisions.
➔ Making Headway.
➔ Keeping Girls in Sport.
➔ Vulnerable Sector Check.