Fc Durham

**POSITION TITLE: Skill Centre U4-U7 Manager**

**POSITION STATUS: Part-time**

**REPORTS TO: Director of Technical and Business Operations**

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled**

**START DATE: Preparation - November 1, 2023, Program - May 15, 2024**

FC Durham Academy (FCD) was established in 2013 and is as proud Canada Soccer National Youth
License organization and members of Ontario Soccer, Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) and
League 1 Ontario. FC Durham Academy is relaunching a U4-U7 program in 2024 and seeking the
passionate individual that can lead this exciting and unique program.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Enhance and relaunch the program to begin May 2024.
- Planning, timeline development and budgeting with Director of Technical and Business Operations.
- Administration of player registration, uniforms, facilities, parent survey, parent communication, and
- schedule and team assigning.- Work with Marketing Coordinator for social media marketing.
- Recruit, hire, mentor, schedule and assess coaches for Skill Centre U4-U7.
- Conduct a Skill Centre U4-U7 Coach Meeting and Clinic.
- Conduct a Skill Centre U4-U7 Parent Meeting on Zoom.
- Ensure all Skill Centre U4-U7 coaches are qualified under the Canada Soccer Safe Sport Roster.
- Design a curriculum and session plans for the program utilizing holistic development as well as the player
- development station model.- Lead the organization of the facility set-up and equipment storage.
- Be present and onsite for all Skill Centre U4-U7 sessions.
- Weekly communication with the program’s parents and/or guardians.
- Promote the fall Skill Centre U8 Open Sessions.
- End of Season Report submitted to the Director of Technical and Business Operations.

**Experience & Qualifications**
- Soccer playing experience
- Completed or willing to complete the following courses - Active Start, Fundamentals, Learn to Train, First

Aid, Making Ethical Decisions, Making Headway, Rule of Two, Emergency Action Plan, Anti-Racism in
Coaching, Safe Sport, Mental Health in Sport, and Respect in Sport Activity Leader.
- Must have an up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Check
- Ability to work evenings Monday to Friday
- Transportation

**Skills and Competencies**
- Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to use multiple software platforms and programs, as well as social media.
- Punctual, professional, approachable, detailed, responsive and organized.
- Ability to mentor youth.
- Understanding of holistic player development, LTPD and characteristics of children.
- Ability and desire to work within a team and a culture.

Expressions of interest including career profiles (CV with Cover Letter) will be accepted until filled and
should be sent confidentially to:
Rich Hirst
Director of Technical and Business Operations

FC Durham Academy

to be interviewed will be contacted.

Applicants must have work authorization to work in Ontario