GU15 OPDL Assistant Coach (Part-time) - Oakville SC

OPDL Assistant Coach

The OPDL Assistant 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 Assistant 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.
• Attend OSC coach education workshops.
• Support and implement the OSC Game Model.
• Assist the Head Coach in planning and scheduling in class game analysis sessions.
• Attend all Athletic Development sessions.
• Manage/support RDP and OPDL Fall try outs and player selection.
• Attend allmandatory meetings set by the OSC Technical Department or Ontario Soccer.
• Liaise with the Head Goalkeeper Coach.
• Provide input to the Head Coach with assessments of all OPDL players twice per year or as
necessary per Ontario Soccer requirements. Assistant Coaches must make themselves
available for individual parent meetings following the distribution of these assessments.
• 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
• 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 you have taken 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.
• Coaches must follow all Ontario Soccer, District, and Club policies and procedures while
ensuring the same of their players.
• Completion of allsurveys and questionnaires sent by the Club is mandatory.
• Assistant 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.
• Regular communication with High Performance Manager, including as least fifteen (15) match
day reports with your team’s staff

Customer Service and Relations
• 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 C License.
• The Oakville Soccer Club will support coaches and approve any license they wish to register for,
but, this must be approved by the Senior Technical Director prior to registration. Limited to one
coaching education course per calendar year.
• 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.
• 1-5 years experience coaching U13-U17 players.

Skills and Competencies
• Strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop an 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.