OPDL Assistant Coach -Aurora FC

Position Title: OPDL Assistant Coach, Aurora FC
Term: February, 2025 – November, 2025
Location: Aurora, Ontario
Reports To: Technical Director
Remuneration: Part-time/ Contract (Paid)

Background:
The Aurora Football Club provides our members the highest level of soccer development possible and the opportunity to develop friendships in a healthy, inclusive, enjoyable and safe environment by embracing the concepts of good sportsmanship and Fair Play. We provide wellorganized and administered Programs that meet our members’ needs and embrace Community values. Aurora FC is committed to the development of all our coaches, encouraging them to pursue further coaching education and providing compensation support for provincial and national coaching courses.

Position Summary:
The position has both administrative and technical responsibilities. Assist with all aspects of the OPDL team, including games, training
sessions, team & parent meetings, off field activities, player assessments, full season planning and implementation. Act as a staff coach and provide coverage elsewhere with the club when required.

Responsibilities:
• In alignment with the Ontario Soccer Long-Term Player Development Plan, develop and execute age appropriate training
sessions that includes 3 training sessions (Jan – October) per week and 1 game per week (May – October)
• Attend OPDL meetings and PSC events as required
• Promote and support the Aurora FC training model and philosophy
• Select players suitable for the program in consultation with Academy & Technical Director
• Ensure sessions are conducted in a safe environment with appropriate equipment and supervision
• Follow and support the HC lead on day to day duties
• Conduct in game analysis for review with players
• Provide individual player feedback (training/ games)
• Manage & conduct player warmups for games
• Help manage aspects such as the implementation of Mental Training, Player Monitoring and Video Feedback, as requested by the Head Coach
• Agree to adhere to OPDL rules including, but not limited to: OPDL Technical Manual, OPDL Operations Manual, OPDL Code of Conduct
• Follow all OPDL Game Day procedures, including completion of game sheets, players substitutions and any other procedures required by the OPDL and/or the Aurora FC.

Requirements:
• Strong management and Leadership skills
• Minimum C License or equivalent USSF/UEFA
• Previous coaching experience
• Experience working with competitive/ high performance players
• Valid driver’s license and accessibility to a vehicle
• CRB Police Check (Police Vulnerable Sector Check)
• Eligible to work in Canada