Ontario Soccer Provincial Xcel Assistant Coach

Position Title: Provincial Xcel Assistant Coach

Position Term: Part Time (Honorarium)

Location: Vaughan, Ontario

Reports To: Provincial Xcel Head Coach

Background:
Do you want to gain invaluable work experience in the world of amateur sport? Have you ever wanted to

help grow the game of soccer in Ontario?

Ontario Soccer is actively searching for talented and ambitious individuals who are passionate about the

field of sport management and want to apply their knowledge at Canada’s largest provincial sport

organization.

Founded in 1901, Ontario Soccer is comprised of more than 550 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 equitable development of soccer as a healthy lifestyle

choice, provide a talented pathway for players to excel and encourage inclusive community involvement at

all levels.

Position Summary:
In alignment with Canada Soccer’s National Xcel Program, Ontario Soccer is making changes to the
programming offered to Ontario’s most talented players. These positions will provide coaching leadership
to Ontario’s top male and female players within Ontario Soccer’s Provincial Xcel Program.

Ontario Soccer’s Provincial Xcel Program identifies young talent throughout the Province, with the aid of
Ontario Soccer Technical Staff, OPDL Technical Staff, District & Club Technical Leads, and Club Coaches,
to provide high level training and competition in preparation for National Excel Program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 
To serve as a Provincial Xcel Assistant Coach incorporating the Ontario Soccer player priority

principles, curriculum and adhere to the talented player development plan. 

Attend all Ontario Soccer’s Provincial Xcel Staff meetings (Orientation, Administrative and
Technical).

Assist the Head Coach in the planning, management and delivery of the campaign plan. 

Act and deliver specific coaching responsibilities as outlined by the Head Coach. 

Plan and conduct team training sessions, individual player sessions, recovery sessions, small
team training sessions as required. 

In conjunction with the Head Coach, plan or conduct individual and team debriefing sessions,
post training and game (verbal and visual). 

In consultation with the Head Coach organize or conduct pre-game, half-time and substitute
warm-ups, and manage in-game substitutions. 

Manage game video, motivational film, match statistics and post-game video analysis if required
by Head Coach. 

In competition, communicate daily itinerary to players and scout opposition when required. 

Support Athletic Therapist in any post-game player recovery protocols.

Support Team Manager with organization, kit and laundry related activities as required.

Ensure training equipment is well maintained and ready for practice and matches. 

In conjunction with the Team Manager, plan and organize player responsibilities with returning
and picking up training kit and game uniforms. 

Complete Ontario Soccer Player Development Program surveys.

Adhere to the Provincial Xcel Program’s Coaching Staff Code of Conduct.

Qualifications and Required Skill Sets: 
A minimum Ontario Soccer National ’C’ or equivalent. 

Canada Soccer National Youth License preferred. 

Coaching experience at the appropriate youth age and gender. 

Strong teaching, leadership, organization and communication skills. 

Understanding of team dynamics and being a team player. 

Well-developed time and people management skills. 

Personally believes and commits to continual professional development.

Term: February to May 1, 2022

Please complete and submit the attached application form along with your cover letter and coaching
resume (with Provincial Xcel as the subject) to:

jobs@ontariosoccer.net
Submission Deadline: Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL XCEL ASSISTANT COACH APPLICATION

Name:

Cell Number: Home Number:

Email:

Address:
(Street) (Apt/Unit)



(City/Town) (Province)

Assistant Coach Position Preferred (please check all that apply): 

Under 14 Boys All-Star  Under 14 Girls All-Star 

Under 15 Boys Provincial  Under 15 Girls Provincial 

Under 16 Boys Provincial  Under 16 Girls Provincial 

Under 18 Boys Provincial  Under 18 Girls Provincial

Qualifications:

Please check off all of the coaching qualifications/modules that you have completed: 

Canada Soccer C License 

Canada Soccer National B License 

Canada Soccer National A License 

Canada Soccer National Youth License 

Female Mentorship Program 

Foreign or Equivalent License Please Specify:



Please provide your NCCP #:

A current Vulnerable Sector Screening/Police Check is a requirement of this position. A copy of such should

be available for review at the time of the interview with the Ontario Soccer Interim Director, Soccer

Development/Representative.

I have reviewed and agreed to the role and position (as defined) and have accurately completed this

application.

Signature Date