Assessor Club Development

Position Title: Assessor Club Development

Position Term: Contract

Location: Remote Work

Reports To: Manager, OPDL and Club Development

**Background**:
Founded in 1901, Ontario Soccer is comprised of more than 530 Clubs servicing over 24,000 teams with 380,000 registered players, 70,000 coaches and managers, and 10,000 match officials, as well as countless volunteers, parents and supporters comprising 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 membership, partners and other stakeholders.

An overall goal of Ontario Soccer is to assist with the development of soccer as a healthy and safe lifestyle choice, provide a talented pathway for players to excel and encourage community involvement at all levels.

**Position** **Summary**:
The Ontario Soccer **Assessor, Club Development** reports in to the Manager, OPDL and Club
Development. This contract position provides leadership and guidance for the ongoing implementation of Canada Soccer’s Club Licensing program which includes the Ontario Player
Development League (OPDL). The technical programs to be assessed will vary by Club level but could include both Grassroots and Youth age categories in both recreational or development/competitive streams. The position also provides support and guidance to Clubs on raising standards to enhance overall organizational development. These roles will be located strategically within the province and will require some scheduled work time at Ontario Soccer’s home office in Vaughan, and will involve extensive travel and weeknight and weekend commitments.
Due to the influential nature of this position, potential conflicts of interest will be thoroughly assessed.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for conducting virtual meetings with Club Leadership, review Club documentation and execute site visits for technical programs.
- Meet, educate and objectively assess Clubs on the criteria associated with Canada Soccer’s Club

Licensing and Ontario Soccer’s OPDL scorecards.
- Provide leadership and direction relating to Club licensing criteria and requirements.
- Work with technical and administrative leaders on developing high standards of administration, governance and technical to support implementation of Ontario Soccer philosophies.
- Support the Manager, OPDL & Club Development on the development and coordination of Club

Licensing Resource Development to facilitate implementation and stakeholder understanding.
- Engage and support Executive and Technical Directors to enhance Club operations and programs.
- Submit final assessments of Clubs to Ontario Soccer, as assigned, to determine Club standing.
- Develop plans and monitor soccer implementation within Ontario’s education system.
- Secure and maintain confidential all documents received for the purposes of executing the role.
- Support annual performance reviews of Clubs as required by Ontario Soccer.
- Regular communication with assigned Clubs regarding timelines, tasks and related Ontario

Soccer programs.

**Qualifications**:
**Experience/Knowledge**:

- A comprehensive understanding of the issues facing sport in Ontario and how they impact on the game of soccer in the Province.
- Minimum of five (5) years coaching within Children & Youth aged development programs.
- Experience in delivery of Coach Education and mentorship an asset.
- Knowledge of holistic child & youth development.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.
- Experience in change management and problem solving to build consensus.
- Demonstrated track record of success in youth player development.
- Demonstrable understanding of Ontario Soccer’s policies and procedures as well as OPDL standards for both Grassroots and High performance programs.

**Education and Professional Designations**:

- A minimum of either Canada Soccer Children’s, Youth or National “B” License.
- NCCP Core Learning Facilitator & Coach Evaluator Training.
- NCCP Mentorship (preferred).
- University degree or college diploma in sport or a related discipline.
- Clean Vulnerable Sector Police check.
- Valid Driver’s License and vehicle.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Strong technical understanding and leadership experience within child and youth soccer.
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with technical and administrative staff while driving accountability and managing conflict.
- Strong written and communication, and analytical skills.
- Proven experience and success in presenting and facilitating to a variety of different audiences.
- Excellent communicator with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of commo