Youth Licensed Soccer Coach
- Ajax, ON, Canada
$30 to $70 CAD / hour · Contract
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- $30 to $70 CAD / hour
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Original job description
About FC Durham
FC Durham Academy is a high-performance youth soccer organization serving players ages U7–U18 across Durham Region. Our philosophy blends technical excellence, sportsmanship, and long-term athlete development.
From recreational foundations to OPDL-level competition and U.S. showcase exposure, FC Durham is committed to helping athletes reach their goals while enjoying the game in a structured and supportive environment.
Our programs operate out of many facilities in the Durham Region.
Position Summary
FC Durham is seeking passionate, organized, and development-focused Youth Soccer Coaches to lead teams in our Academy and Performance Programs.
Coaches will deliver high-quality training sessions aligned with FC Durham’s technical curriculum and support players’ growth on and off the field.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Development:
Coaching Certification:
FC Durham Academy is a high-performance youth soccer organization serving players ages U7–U18 across Durham Region. Our philosophy blends technical excellence, sportsmanship, and long-term athlete development.
From recreational foundations to OPDL-level competition and U.S. showcase exposure, FC Durham is committed to helping athletes reach their goals while enjoying the game in a structured and supportive environment.
Our programs operate out of many facilities in the Durham Region.
Position Summary
FC Durham is seeking passionate, organized, and development-focused Youth Soccer Coaches to lead teams in our Academy and Performance Programs.
Coaches will deliver high-quality training sessions aligned with FC Durham’s technical curriculum and support players’ growth on and off the field.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Development:
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate training sessions aligned with FC Durham’s technical curriculum.
- Focus on individual player development, decision-making, and sportsmanship.
- Provide structured feedback to players and parents.
- Support strength, conditioning, and technical development initiatives in partnership with Orchard Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy.
- Lead team practices and games in local leagues and tournaments.
- Communicate schedules, expectations, and updates through Playmetrics.
- Maintain attendance, evaluations, and player development reports.
- Work collaboratively with Technical Director, Goalkeeper Coach, and performance staff.
- Uphold FC Durham values of respect, discipline, and community.
- Follow Safe Sport policies, Rule of Two, and Ontario Soccer guidelines.
- Support club events, trials, and community initiatives when required.
Coaching Certification:
- Ontario Soccer Grassroots Coaching Certification OR
- Minimum C License (National or Provincial)
- Former high-level players (professional, national team, NCAA/USports elite level) with extensive playing background may be considered and supported to complete required coaching courses within their first season.
- Valid Police Check / Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Respect in Sport / Safe Sport certification.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Experience coaching competitive youth soccer.
- Background in OPDL, Academy, or Showcase programs.
- Experience using Playmetrics or similar systems.
- First Aid / CPR Certification.
- Ability to mentor parent-led coaches in grassroots programs.
- Competitive session-based pay (aligned with FC Durham coaching scale).
- Opportunities for additional income through camps, finishing school, and technical training programs.
- Coaching education support and course reimbursement with approval.
- Work in a structured, high-performance academy environment.
- Opportunity to coach in OPDL-pathway and U.S. showcase tournaments.
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Responsibilities
Plan and deliver age-appropriate soccer training aligned with the club’s technical curriculum, supporting players’ technical, physical, and personal development. Lead practices and games, communicate with players and parents, maintain development records, and uphold club and Safe Sport standards.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an Ontario Soccer Grassroots Coaching Certification or at least a National or Provincial C License; eligible former high-level players may be considered if they complete required courses during their first season. A valid police check or vulnerable sector screening, Respect in Sport or Safe Sport certification, strong communication and organizational skills, and availability for evenings and weekends are required.
Skills
- Youth Soccer Coaching
- Training Session Planning
- Player Development
- Decision-Making Development
- Sportsmanship
- Team Management
- Communication
- Organization
- Player Evaluation
- Technical Development
- Strength and Conditioning
- Mentoring
- Safe Sport Practices
- Playmetrics
Benefits
- Additional Income Opportunities
- Coaching Education Support
- Course Reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Youth Soccer
- Ontario Soccer Grassroots Coaching Certification
- National C License
- Provincial C License
- Respect in Sport
- Safe Sport
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Police Check
- Player Development
- Technical Curriculum
- Age-Appropriate Training
- Decision-Making
- Sportsmanship
- Team Management
- Playmetrics
- Strength and Conditioning
- First Aid
- CPR
- OPDL
- Showcase Tournaments
- Ontario Soccer Guidelines
- Rule of Two
- Grassroots Programs
- Youth Academy
- Performance Programs