Ontario Soccer

Position Title: Intern, Player & Coach Development

Position Term: June - August 2024

Location: Vaughan, Ontario

Reports To: Manager, Player & Coach Development

**About Ontario Soccer**

Founded in 1901, Ontario Soccer is currently comprised of more than 500 Clubs servicing over 24,000
teams with 380,000 registered players, 70,000 coaches and managers, and 6,000 match officials, as
well as countless volunteers, parents and supporters encompassing a direct, multi-cultural community
of over 1,000,000 Ontarians.

Ontario Soccer develops and delivers exceptional and sustainable programs and services throughout
Ontario with the mission of providing leadership and support for the advancement of soccer in
collaboration and cooperation with our member District Associations, partners and other
stakeholders. Ontario Soccer owns and operates the Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre in Vaughan,
Ontario as well operating the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL); the province’s premier
standards-based youth development program, as well as “Team Ontario”, Ontario Soccer’s provincial
Xcel program. Ontario Soccer proudly supports Canada Soccer’s National Teams, the Canadian
Premier League and Toronto FC.

The overall objective of Ontario Soccer as a hub for Coach, Match Official and Player Development is
to be innovators and leaders in sport and to assist with the equitable development of soccer as a
healthy lifestyle choice, provide a talented pathway for participants to excel and encourage inclusive
community involvement at all levels.

**Position Summary**:
This position provides support for the ongoing implementation of Long-Term Player Development
(LTPD) in Ontario with an emphasis on programming related to coaching development. This position
will work to reorganize and update Grassroots resources to assist with the implementation of LTPD
and Canada Soccer’s Skill Centre principles.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:
Work closely with the Coordinator, Coach Development to support all relevant Canada

Soccer and Ontario Soccer programming

Respond to communications from the membership in a timely and professional fashion
Assist in the management of all coach and contractor data entry into the NCCP Locker,

SmarterU and Coach Centre as required

Execute relevant rebrand and update of all Grassroots resources on the Ontario Soccer
website

Engage with Ontario Soccer staff, as required, as part of the strategy to implement
programming aligned with Grassroots Standards

Assist in inventory and management of equipment

expert engagement initiatives

Complete tasks as assigned from time to time by the Senior Manager, Development &
Provincial Xcel

Flexible schedule to work at the Ontario Soccer Centre, from home as well as on weekends

**Qualifications**:
Any Canada Soccer, or foreign coaching certification an asset but not required

**Experience**:
An understanding of the Ontario Soccer & Canada Soccer Coach Education catalog and

broader landscape

Working knowledge of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) and Ontario Soccer’s
Grassroots Standards

Currently completing post-secondary education in sports administration.

**Skills and Competencies**:
Great initiative and relationship building skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Highly detail oriented with analytical strengths and effective time management skills

A demonstrated proficiency in the use of common technology and computer platforms (i.e.
Microsoft Office Suite)

Self-starter with the ability to work alone and as part of a team

**Must be receiving a course credit for completing the internship**

Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties which may be
assigned from time to time.

Please submit your cover letter and resume (with Intern, Player & Coach Development as the

**Submission Deadline: May 10, 2024 at 5:00pm
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.