Niagara Fc Opdl Head Coach Job

**Niagara Falls Soccer Club Inc.**

OPDL Head Coach

The Niagara Falls Soccer Club is a Not-for-Profit organization which has proudly been serving
the Niagara Community for over 60 years. With a predominantly volunteer-run organization,

NFSC hosts up to 1200 youth and adult players, ages 3 and up, male and female, in the
Grassroots, Recreation, Development, and Competitive streams.

**Job Summary:
The role of the OPDL Head Coach is responsible for providing leadership and overseeing
development for a **NIAGARA FC OPDL** team. In addition to technical responsibilities, it will

also involve administrative duties.

**Reporting to**: Director of High Performance/Technical Lead and Executive Director of OPDL

**Time Required**: Part time.
- Approx. 6 hrs of training/prep time.
- 3 hrs per game. (weekends/weeknights)
- Excludes any travel.**
**Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver age appropriate Technical and Tactical Coaching program (3 training

sessions per week, and 1 - 2 games per week during the season)
- Coach and travel with the team to all competitions.
- Establish a periodized session plan aligned with the Technical Direction of the Club and
- keeping with OPDL requirements.- Be well versed and comprehend the most recent rules, procedures, and fines from the
- OPDL Operations Manual and Game Day Procedures.- Provide direction and leadership for all staff Coaches and players.
- Be an exemplary role model and representative for the players and the Club.
- Be responsible for the safety and well being of all players under your care.
- Be responsible for the behaviour of your bench staff, players, and parents at all
- events/games.- Prepare player evaluations as requested by Ontario Soccer (2 per season)
- Conduct Individual Development Plan Player Meetings (2 per season)
- Utilize coaching resources and software (ACS) to plan and manage training sessions and
- game play.- Keep Coaching courses up to date, attend mandatory webinars, and all Coach meetings.
- Participate and support all NFSC - NIAGARA FC Club Programs, Events/Fundraisers,
- Wellness meetings, and Community Events.- Promote and support, and have a positive attitude towards the NFSC - NIAGARA FC

Brand.

**Niagara Falls Soccer Club Inc.**

OPDL Head Coach
- Have knowledge of, support, positive attitude towards, and promote Canada Soccer’s

Long-Term Player Development, commitment to holistic player development, Ontario
Soccer and the OPDL program.
**Requirements:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- A valid Respect in Soccer certification.
- OPDL Head Coaches must hold a minimum qualification of the Canada Soccer Youth

Licence (or already be enrolled in the course and complete the OPDL Coach
Development Program on an annual basis).
- Experience working with competitive/high performance players.
- Valid driver’s licence and accessibility to a vehicle.
- A clear Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC)
- Valid standard First Aid with CPR & AED - Level C (or in the process of obtaining)
- Shall be a non-parent Coach.

**Skills and Competencies:
- Exceptional Game Day behaviours
- Able to communicate effectively, professionally, and positively with Technical Lead and

Staff, OPDL Executive Director and Staff, Assistants and Bench staff, Players, Match
Officials, Parents, and Venue Coordinators.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders and

have great team management skills.
- Understand the developmental phases of individual youth players and optimal training

and performance standards.
- Good computer skills with the ability to produce session plans and enter data when

required.
**Salary**:TBD