Intern, Opdl

2 weeks ago


Vaughan, Canada Ontario Soccer Full time

Position Title: Intern, OPDL & Club Development

Position Term: June - August 2024

Location: Vaughan, Ontario

Reports To: Manager, OPDL & Club 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:
Reporting to the Manager, OPDL & Club Development, this internship position will assist with the management of the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) and the implementation of Canada Soccer’s Club Licensing program in Ontario. This position will specifically be involved with the administration of the OPDL in the areas of compliance and discipline, data analysis, event management and competition management. There will also be involvement with the support and administration of the Club Licensing program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

- Communication with OPDL License Holders as required
- Work with Communications Staff to produce OPDL content for Ontario Soccer Newsletter and Website
- Data entry and management of OPDL Surveys and Assessments
- Create reports and presentations for OPDL Management Staff
- Support the review and implementation of OPDL Rules & Regulations
- Development and maintenance of applicable sections on the Ontario Soccer & OPDL websites
- Planning and preparation of OPDL meetings and education sessions
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders both internal and external
- Work with Club Assessors on the assessment of organizations using the provided tools
- Liaising with OPDL Staff on matters relating to OPDL Management
- Filing and maintaining compliance reports
- Assisting with administration of league discipline
- Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Any Canada Soccer, or foreign coaching certification an asset but not required

**Experience**:

- An understanding of Ontario Soccer programming and broader landscape
- Working knowledge of the OPDL and Club Licensing programs an asset
- 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

Submission Deadline: May 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Internship / Co-op

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vaughan, ON L4L 9E4

Application deadline: 2024-05-10


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