Job Description
BACKGROUND
The Burlington Soccer Club (BSC), a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1962. Today, the Club has approximately 9,000 youth and adult soccer players and is one of the largest soccer clubs in Ontario.The BSC is home to the Burlington Bayhawks and is proud of its competitive team successes over the years, which includes 44 provincial championships and 13 national championships. The Club holds a Canadian National License, Ontario Provincial Development League (OPDL) License, and League 1 Ontario (L1O) Franchise.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Burlington Soccer Club is proud to offer the Embracing Ability program. This is an integrated program designed for anyone between the ages of 5 and 13 with and/or without developmental and/or physical disabilities who are interested in learning more about the FUNdamentals of soccer.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Planning and leading practice sessions
• Creating strategies to lead the athletes
• Providing feedback
• Mentoring players to develop sportsmanship and respect for the game
• Maintaining the equipment and facilities to ensure safe playing conditions
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
• The candidate must possess initiative and relationship-building skills
• Strong time management and proficiency skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Experience working with children and youth with varying abilities
• Experience creating program plans
• Experience facilitating programming
