OBJECTIVE:

Work closely with team Head Coach to provide on and off field coaching and technical support for the U15 MLS Academy team.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The overall accountability for the position is to the Academy Technical Director.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leadership & Culture

• Champion Safe Sport practices and work closely with Academy leadership to foster a positive and enriching culture throughout the Academy
• Drive the culture of the Academy and protect the integrity of Academy's core values and club's cornerstones

2. Academy Program

• Planning and Preparation
  • Assist with the design, and implementation of, an annual training plan (ATP)
  • Assist with the design of team/individual training sessions.
  • Assist with technical aspects of the match-day planning.
• On-field session delivery
  • Attend all training sessions, games, and competitions.
  • Travel with the team to all away matches (as required).
  • Provide on-field support for all on-field activities (individual, unit, team, etc.)
  • Assist or lead other age groups sessions (as required)
• Player Evaluations + Meetings
  • Support the Head Coach with planning and delivery of individual, unit, and team meetings.
  • Assist the preparation of written evaluations for all players during scheduled evaluation periods.
  • Attend and support the delivery of all player evaluation meetings.
• Performance Analysis + Administration
  • Support the Head Coach to deliver all the video analysis needs of the players and teams.
  • Support the Head Coach with the preparation and delivery of technical information

Talent Identification

• Support the overarching club Academy Talent ID program and strategic plan by assisting with the scouting and recruitment of players as related to your team and the general academy player pool at club Talent ID Camps and Evaluation Camps, as well as local competitions and events, and within the club's Homegrown Territory
• Travel to the clubs Academy Centres for official visits as a representative of the Academy technical staff to evaluate players and deliver on field and off field sessions.
• Work effectively within club and Academy business tools and communication platforms to file scouting reports as required

Additional Club Commitments

• Attend weekly staff meetings as scheduled by members of the club and Academy leadership teams.
• Attend special meetings for program related issues as required and scheduled
• Attend public appearances required by the club including, but not limited to:
• Promotional and Sponsorship engagements
• Community events
• Appearances at Summer Camps and special soccer development events
• Whitecaps FC hosted events
• Represent the Club in the soccer community, with emphasis on building rapport with community clubs.

Qualifications

In addition to bringing a commitment to Vancouver Whitecaps FC vision and values, the ideal candidate will require degrees of demonstrated experience as follows:

• Must hold a minimum of a Concacaf/Canada Soccer ‘B' License, or equivalent
• Must have at least three (3) years coaching experience in a youth high performance environment with preference given to those who have worked in Provincial and/or National programs, and/or with professional clubs
• A demonstrated passion for coaching and teaching
• Ability to build a team environment that is positive, inclusive, supportive, and inspiring
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to implement a challenging and progressive learning environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills:
  • Effective listener, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships at all levels.
  • Effective communicator with players and ability to provide candid and constructive feedback
• High initiative levels, with the ability to work well independently as well as collaborate within a strong team environment (including remotely).
• Must be proficient with the MS Office software suite
• Proficiency with video analysis tools and training session software platforms is an asset
• Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check and additional background screening
• Must successfully complete MLS Safe Sport training
• Must possess a passport and be able to freely travel internationally

Benefits:

• The chance to work in a fun, non-traditional workplace that truly cares about people and communities
• First class facilities at the National Soccer Development Centre
• Training and support available to help develop your career
• A generous extended health and dental plan
• Heavily discounted game day tickets
• Become involved with Vancouver's most exciting sporting environment

Whitecaps FC believes that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This includes but is not limited to people of color, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.