Southwest Soccer

South-West Regional Soccer Association

**Southwest Soccer - Job Posting**

**Position Title**:League Assistant / Social Media Coordinator

**Position Term**: Part-Time (16 hrs/wk) (June 3rd to September 20th 2024)

**Location**: Kitchener, ON (Various field locations throughout Southwest Soccer)

**Reports to**: General Manager

**About the Association**

Southwest Soccer is a direct member of Ontario Soccer and serves as the fourth largest district. The

districts objectives are:
- To promote, develop and administer the game of soccer in the District
- To represent and act on behalf of Ontario Soccer
- To represent and act on behalf of Member organizations
- To assist member organizations in developing and administering soccer programs that promote

the development of the mental, physical, social and leadership skills of their members.

The District serves member clubs, leagues, and associations from Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin, Perth,

and Grey Counties** **and operates the Southwest District Soccer League.***

**Position Description**

Reporting to the General Manager, and working directly with the League Administrator and Event

Coordinator, the League Assistant / Social Media Coordinator will fulfil the role of event convener at a

variety of Grassroots and Youth Soccer events. The individual will also attend a variety of league games

with the purpose of driving social media content, monitoring and reporting on match standards, and

increasing our presence.

The League Assistant / Social Media Coordinator will have a key role in membership experience as a

liaison to teams, referees, and spectators at U8 to U12 festivals, league games, and league cup events. In

addition, the individual will assist where needed with other events including the Ontario Cup Semi
- Finals.

The person filling the position is proactive, passionate, resourceful, and driven to learn, contribute and

see projects through to completion. A strong knowledge of social media functions along with a flexible

schedule, evenings and weekends, and a willingness to travel is required.

**Key Responsibilities -**

Attend all events as a district representative with the purpose of handling social media content

plus event convener, liaison, field marshal, and/or other responsibilities as directed.

U8 Festivals / Wrap Up Festival U10-12 Festivals

Youth Cup Finals U18-U21 District Cup

Ontario Cup Semi-Finals
- Attend a variety of league matches as district representative and liaison.
- Complete and submit reports to the league on a number of match standards including fields,

equipment, match officials, team officials, players, and spectators.
- Complete and submit reports to the league on set criteria based on Ontario Soccer Grassroots

Standards.
- Attend events and league matches with the purpose of promoting the game of soccer through

the creation of social media content live at the field.
- Actively post on the Southwest Soccer Instagram account, Facebook page, ‘X’ account and other.
- Develop and maintain courteous relations with membership through customer service provided

in person at the field.
- Report to the General Manager on the challenges and successes and the resources required to

provide a helpful and positive experience to each of our member clubs at various events.
- Other duties as directed by the General Manager

**Qualifications and Experience -**

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong working knowledge of various social media platforms
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Experience in customer service or working spectator events
- G2 or G Driver’s License with access to a vehicle
- Strong knowledge of and a passion for soccer
- Previous experience working within a soccer organization considered an asset
- Must clear a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search

**How to Apply**

**Submission Deadline: Thursday May 16th 2024