Mls Academy U17 Assistant Coach

**Position**:
**MLS Academy U17 Assistant Coach**

**Location**:
**National Soccer Development Centre (UBC), Vancouver, BC**

**Terms**:
**Part-time, Permanent**

**Reports to**:
**Director of Methodology**

The Whitecaps FC mission is To Unite and Inspire Our Communities. We are looking for a new team member to join Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the position of **MLS Academy U17 Assistant Coach.**

Reporting to the Director of Methodology, the **MLS Academy U17 Assistant Coach **will be responsible for providing on and off field leadership and general coaching support for the U17 Academy team. This role will also support and uphold the overall club methodology and four pillars.

**Role Responsibilities**:
**MLS Academy Program**
- Planning & preparation
- Assist with the design, and implementation of, an annual training plan (ATP)
- Assist with the design of team/individual training sessions
- Assist with technical aspects of the match-day planning
- On-field session delivery
- Attend all training sessions, games and competitions
- Travel with the Academy team to away matches as required
- Provide on-field support for all on-field activities (HPP, individual, unit, team)
- Assist or lead other age groups sessions (as required)
- Player Evaluations & Meetings
- Support the U17 Head Coach with planning and delivery of individual, unit and team meetings
- Assist the preparation of written evaluations for all U17 players during scheduled evaluation periods
- Attend and support the delivery of all player evaluation meetings
- Performance Analysis & Administration
- Support the Head Coach to deliver all the video analysis needs of the players & team
- Support the Head Coach with the following:

- Design and support of individual development plans
- Session tracking (attendance)
- Training session logging via SSP
- Creation of age-specific best practice libraries (SSP)
- Formal match/player-analysis
- Player Recruiting & Scouting
- Assist with Academy scouting at scheduled scouting events, local BCSPL & BC Provincial Program events
- File scouting (trial) reports
- High Potential Player (HPP) Support
- Provide on-field support to the HPP Head Coach with individual player training and IDP implementation
- Report back to the HPP Head Coach as required
- Assist players with IDP tracking as required

**General Responsibilities**
- Provide coaching support for the MLS Academy
- Provide general support to the MLS Academy technical staff team

**Club & Meeting Commitments**
- Attend scheduled staff meetings by members of the Whitecaps FC management team
- Attend special meetings for program related issues as required and scheduled

**Community and Club Representation**
- Attend public appearances required by the WFC including, but not limited to:

- Promotional and Sponsorship engagements
- Media/Press conferences
- Community events
- Whitecaps FC hosted events
- Represent the Club in the soccer community, with emphasis on building rapport with community clubs.

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Minimum Canada Soccer National B Coaching License, Youth License, or international equivalent preferred (Can also be in the process of receiving)
- Knowledge of and support for the Canada Soccer LTPD model
- Experience with coaching youth soccer and the design of associated programs
- Must have at least three (3) years coaching experience in a youth high performance environment with preference given to those who have worked in Provincial and/or National programs, and/or with professional clubs
- A demonstrated passion for coaching and teaching
- Ability to build a team environment that is positive, inclusive, supportive, and inspiring
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to implement a challenging and progressive learning environment
- Proficiency with video analysis tools and training session software platforms is an asset
- Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check and additional background screening
- Must successfully complete MLS Safe Sport training
- Must possess a passport and be able to freely travel internationally

**Benefits**:

- The chance to work in a fun, non-traditional workplace that truly cares about people and communities
- First class facilities at the National Soccer Development Centre
- Training and support available to help develop your career
- A generous extended health and dental plan
- Heavily discounted game day tickets
- Become involved with Vancouver’s most exciting sporting environment

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

No recruiters or agencies, please.