Job Description
Position Summary:
• Support and actively promote Ontario Soccer Long-Term Player Development Plan (LTPD).
• Support the Technical Director in executing the Club’s technical vision by delivering development
programs that reflect BSC’s curriculum, coaching standards, and player pathway initiatives.
• Champion a culture of positivity, inclusivity, and player-focused growth across all tiers of
competition, ensuring a supportive and development-driven environment for athletes and
coaches alike.
• Support the delivery of training sessions that align with Barrie Soccer Club’s age-specific
curriculum, contributing to the technical, tactical, physical, and mental development
appropriate to each stage of the Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) pathway.
• Coach and accompany the team to all scheduled matches, tournaments, and events throughout
the season, ensuring consistent support, leadership, and alignment with the club’s development
goals.
• Collaborate with the Club’s Goalkeeping Coaches to enhance the structure, curriculum, and longterm development pathway for the goalkeepers.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches and club officials to enhance the quality and consistency of
programming, ensuring alignment with BSC’s technical standards, development goals, and playerfirst philosophy.
• Attend all Coach Education and Development Sessions hosted by Barrie Soccer Club, including
workshops, on-field training, and classroom seminars led by the Technical Director and guest
experts.
• Attend all club events as required, including tournaments, festivals, workshops, and community
outreach initiatives, to support player development and represent the club’s values both on and
off the field.
Ensure the safety and welfare of all players under your care by adhering to club policies,
maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment, and implementing best practices in injury
prevention, emergency response, and safeguarding
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the game, including technical skills, tactical awareness,
player development principles, and a clear understanding of Ontario Soccer’s coaching standards
and competitive land scape.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to thrive in a team environment, contributing positively to shared
goals through open communication, mutual respect, and a commitment to continuous
improvement.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the soccer environment in Huronia and Ontario, including
league structures, development pathways, and the standards set by Ontario Soccer and the
Huronia District Soccer Association (HDSA).
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills, enabling effective
collaboration with players, staff, and parents while maintaining organized, punctual, and
productive coaching environments.
• Must be legally residing in Canada and entitled to work in accordance with federal and provincial
employment regulations.
Qualifications:
• Soccer For Life.
• National "C" License or Grassroots Diploma is considered an asset.
• Making Headway.
• Safe Sport Training.
• Respect in Soccer.
• Making Ethical Decisions (MED).
• NCCP Emergency Action Planning eLearning Module.
• NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two eLearning Module.
• Current First Aid with CPR & AED – Level C Certificate.
• Police Check (Police Vulnerable Sector Check).
• Coaches working with female players must complete Keeping Girls in Sport.
