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Employment Opportunity - Director of Coaching
2010-01-01HALIFAX CITY SOCCER CLUB – Director of Coaching (DOC) This position is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned coach to play a pivotal role in leading our club and its programs to reflect our commitment to provide a quality soccer program for players of all ...
HALIFAX CITY SOCCER CLUB – Director of Coaching (DOC)
This position is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned coach to play a pivotal role in leading our club and its programs to reflect our commitment to provide a quality soccer program for players of all ages
Reporting to the Club President, the Director of Coaching provides ongoing leadership in the planning, design, development, implementation and evaluation of the club’s programs.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Coordinate all coaching activities of the club
- Direct and supervise club technical staff and volunteer coaches to ensure optimal delivery of every program
- Ensure club related tasks are performed with set time and budget constraints
- Interact and communicate with club membership and the general public on behalf of the club
- Organize and implement coaching development programs for the min, youth and senior sectors of the club’s membership
- Ensure that sufficient coaching resources are available to successfully run programs
- Liaise with governing bodies at local, provincial and national level, the leagues and with other area clubs
Required Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
- Full Canadian B License, or equivalent
- Experience playing soccer at a high level
- Experience working with non profit volunteer boards
- Proven record in soccer program design and implementation
- Proven experience delivering high quality technical skills programs
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to effect change in an organization
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective oral and written communications skills
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- High ethical and professional standards
- A true passion for the game of soccer
- A proven interest in working with players of all ages and abilities
- A degree in sport and recreation, education or related experience
- P. I. C. clearance is mandatory for club staff and officials
- Valid driving license and own transport
The Director of Coaching is a full member of Halifax City Soccer Club and will not be permitted to play for or participate in soccer activities with any other club in Nova Scotia
Compensation
Halifax City Soccer Club will offer a competitive remuneration package that will reflect the experience and credentials of the successful candidate
Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by e-mail to the club President, Colin Bryson cbryson@bloisnickerson.com:
The deadline for receipt of applications is July 31st. Short listed candidates will be invited to participate in a formal interview and will be asked to provide letters of reference