Recreation Activities Program Co-ordinator (Coach) - Mount Hamilton Youth SC

Background.
Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club operates as a non-profit soccer club in the Hamilton Soccer district. MHYSC is committed to providing a holistic development program to all children and youth aged u3 – u18. MHYSC is committed to operating and delivering programs at the highest possible  standards. We work to exceed the customer service expectations of all clients, including athletes, coaches and parents.

Overview.
MHYSC runs a summer soccer program for 2300 children and youth. This position will involve administrative as well as operational on field tasks, the position is designed to support the soccer clubs Technical Director,Age Group Head Coaches as well as volunteer house league coaches. It will involve all
things leading up training sessions for our u3-u12 players, including preparing training sessions, organizing field equipment, delivering activities on the field during training sessions as well as game day management ensuring fields are ready and safe to play on as well as helping with camps and festivals. Administrative duties would include ensuring schedules are kept up to date in Power Up, managing our coach certification database, communicating with coaches and parents and being available for any program questions. This position will report to our Technical Director and General Manager.

This position is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program with funding provided by Service Canada. The successful candidate will be paid hourly following Ontario's minimum hourly rate ($16.55)

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protections has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations (international students on a work/study permit are not eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program)

Requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with and coaching children with soccer knowledge
• Highly organized and time efficient

• Knowledge of excel, PowerPoint, and other industry tools
• Excellent work ethic

Additional
• Adaptable, with the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends). The typical work week is Monday to Thursday from 12:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturdays from 8:00am – 12:00pm
• Energetic and out-going personality
• Background in youth soccer an advantage.

This Position is 36 Hours per week and will be paid an hourly rate. The Position will start on Monday May 13, 2024, for 14 weeks (Finishing August 24, 2024)

This position is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program with funding provided by Service Canada.

To apply for this position please send a resume and cover letter to Carl Horton, Technical Director & General Manager at chorton@mhysc.org

The closing date for all applications is May 8 th at 5pm or until a suitable candidate is found