OPDL Assistant Coach - Aurora FC

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