Employment Type: 1 Year Contract
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Reports To: Technical Director and Director of Operations
Force Soccer Academy is committed to providing a long-term growth and development plan for players from U6 to U18. We believe in a holistic approach to development, where players can learn in an environment free from pressure of outcome, where the focus is on performance and process.
The foundation of the Force Soccer Academy philosophy is our structured, disciplined and stable environment where commitment, personal values, and principles are the priority. While winning is part of the process in our club, nurturing and developing a winning and professional attitude is more
important. Our success is defined by the impact that we leave on our players that lasts a lifetime.
Summary
The successful candidate will report to the Club’s Technical Lead and Director of Operations; they will deliver on the directives of the technical program; this individual will be a first point of contact for on- field day-to-day including but not limited to the equipment set up and take down, problem-solving and questions. The candidate will serve as a lead coach for a team based on age group experience and qualifications and , and support Force teams and programs where needed. This position takes place on evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities & Requirements
- Deliver coaching services per BFSA’s standards, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, implementing the club’s philosophy, and ensuring player safety.
- Follow the direction and guidance provided by the Club’s Technical Director and Director of Operations
- Adhere to Club policies, procedures, and standards (Canada Soccer, Ontario Soccer and Force Academy)
- Set up and tear down of equipment for each session; ensure all equipment is accounted for, in good and safe condition. Any equipment that is lost or damaged may be deducted from your wages.
- Design and deliver sessions with support of the Technical Lead
- Report any issues / problems daily to the Director of Operations with anything serious being documented via email.
- Constantly review, observe, and reflect on areas of improvement and summarize thoughts in notes to share with the Technical Director as areas to advance and improve the Club and its programming.
- Assisting in the identification and selection of players
- Complete 1-2 administrative hours a week which includes but is not limited to communicating with the team on upcoming items, completing player evaluations, generating game sheet
- Complete 3 player evaluations each calendar year
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum Fundamentals, Learn to Train or Soccer for Life (all three is a benefit)
- C Diploma, or B Diploma is an asset
- Must hold and submit valid qualifications to coach in Canada Soccer such as Respect in Soccer, Making Ethical Decisions, Making Headway, Safe Sport and Rule of Two
- Aspirations to complete Canada C License if not already completed
- 1-3 years’ experience coaching
- BFSA will support coaches with their licenses, but these must be approved by BFSA before registering
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Must be able to work in Ontario, Canada
- Must have a valid Vulnerable Sector Check within the past 2 years
Interested candidates may apply by submitting a CV with a cover letter by midnight September 8, 2025 to the Director of Operations, mbradley@forcesoccer.ca
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
