Grassroots & Community Coordinator

**Job Overview**

The Grassroots & Community Coordinator is a part-time position. This position assists the Director of Player Development with the day-to-day programs of the organization including our Grassroots Program (U4 - U9) and our Community Skills training. The position may include assisting with the Club Program with Technical and Skill sessions. The Grassroots & Community Coordinator will help guide, mentor and organize the Jr. Coach employees. During the busy season & tournaments, additional work hours are required.

**Responsibilities & Duties**

**Jr. Coaches**
- Set a work schedule for Jr. Coaches
- Attend and support coach education nights
- Manage Jr. Coaches and their session delivery

**Grassroots (U4 - U9)**
- Work with office employee to prepare parent & coach information packages
- Attend parent & coach meetings
- Develop, maintain & deliver the U4 Parent & Tot program, including set up/tear down, station transitions and Jr. Coach support
- Develop, maintain & deliver U5 - U9 Grassroots programming including set up/tear down
- Assist Director of Player Development in evaluating & identifying participants eligible to play up to Club league (U8/U9)
- Foster positive & educational environment for all participants (coaches, parents & players)

**Community Skills**
- Assist Director of Player Development in developing, maintaining & delivering Skills training sessions for U8 - U13
- Assist Director of Player Development in evaluating & identifying participants eligible to play up to Club league
- Offer support during programs - attend to absent coaches, minor injuries and team changes for Community League games/practices

**Coach Education**
- Assist Director of Coach Development in providing courses, support & resources for new & returning volunteer coaches
- Assist Director of Coach Development in providing coach sessions

**Tournaments, Evaluations & Special Events**
- Assist Director of Player Development in organizing and evaluating during evaluations for Club and Community
- Assist with preparation as required
- Attend and assist as required

**Hours of Work (15 - 25hr/week in season)**

**Winter on Field Hours **(Grassroots & Community Program: October-February)

▪ Saturday - Sunday: Approximately 7:30am - 1:30pm

▪ Grassroots & Community Skills: Approximately 4-8hrs/mid-week (as required)

▪ Club Technical and Skills training sessions

**Spring on Field Hours **(Grassroots & Community Program: May-June)

▪ Monday - Thursday: Approximately 4:30pm - 7:30pm

▪ Sunday: Approximately 8:00am - 12:00pm

▪ Community Skills: Approximately 5hrs/week (as required)

**Spring off Field Hours **(July)

▪Club Technical and Skills training sessions: Approximately 5hrs/week (as required)

**Qualifications**
- Exceptional communication & customer service skills
- Experience working with children an asset
- Strong time management skills
- Must be able to prioritize & multitask
- Must be a self starter
- Ability to handle conflict
- Soccer knowledge is required
- Must be able to do some light lifting (20lbs)

**Compensation**

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with education and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all those interested to apply. Only those applicants who receive an interview will be contacted. We thank everyone for their interest.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $15.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every Weekend

**Experience**:

- Experience with children: 1 year (required)
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
- Leadership: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NCCP Coaching Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person