Ontario Soccer

Position Title: Coordinator, Competitions

Position Term: Full Time

Location: Vaughan, Ontario

Reports To: Sr. Manager, Competitions

**Background**:
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**:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Competitions, this position provides administrative, planning and

promotional support required for the successful execution of Ontario Soccer’s competitions, as well

as some designated special events. There is an emphasis on the coordination of the Ontario Player

Development League’s game day operations, Ontario Cup, Ontario Indoor Cup, Ontario Futsal Cup,

Provincial Xcel Competition Series, and other elements of League Management.

Another primary accountability for the Coordinator, Competitions will be providing services to the

membership by training and supporting various stakeholders on the effective delivery of

competitions in alignment with Long-Term Player Development principles and standards. The

seasonal support & delivery of Canada Soccer National Championships; specifically, when being

hosted in Ontario and with Ontario clubs competing throughout the country will also be required.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities: **
Planning & preparation for OPDL competitions and other Ontario Soccer competitions;

Coordination and execution of OPDL game day operations at OPDL ID weekends;

Data entry, management & reporting into Development department databases;
Collaborate with Business Department on the Marketing & Promotion of OPDL;
Maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies for competitions;

Assisting with program discipline and compliance;

Build and maintain relationships with both internal & external stakeholders;

Liaising with Development & League Management Staff on matters relating to OPDL Game
Day Operations & Compliance through timely communications & frequent reporting;

Development & maintenance of applicable sections on the Ontario Soccer website;

Updating & maintaining OPDL League Management website, including, but not limited to,
game day staff, venue details, uniform colours, game results, etc.;

Ordering, distributing, tracking and maintaining OPDL equipment;
Filing and maintaining game sheets and reports;

Reviewing game reports and recording issues;
Assist with the planning & delivery of other Ontario Soccer competitions and events such as

Ontario Cup, Ontario Indoor Cup, Ontario Futsal Cup, Soccer Summit, etc.;

Liaise with all relevant stakeholders on matters relating to Ontario Cup competitions
including scheduling, results, protests, discipline by review, etc.;

Assisting with administration of league compliance;

Liaise with stakeholders on matters relating to Ontario teams and their participation in
Canada Soccer’s National Championships;

Competitions volunteer, contractor & staff coordination;

Survey design and data analysis for competition programs;

Engage, as required, with Membership Services on the management of the Competitions and
Travel Management System;

Coordinate approval of Terms of League operation and teams in League assignment for all
Soccer for Life Regional and Provincial Leagues;

Collaborate with other Development Department staff as required from time to time; and

Support Ontario Soccer events, such as the Ontario Soccer Summit, as needed

Qualifications:
Experience & Education:

Post-Secondary education in sports administration, physical education, health, recreation or
other related discipline, or comparable work experience;

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a sport-related field with administrative support,
competition or event management & working with volunteers