Soccer Coach
- Waterloo, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Soccer Coach role at Vivora Community is a part-time, on-site position based in Waterloo, ON. The coach will plan and lead small-group soccer sessions that focus on skill development, physical literacy, and teamwork for children and youth. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing age-appropriate training plans, running practices and drills, providing individual feedback, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment. The coach will communicate regularly with families regarding progress, schedules, and program expectations, while coordinating with other coaches and staff to maintain consistent program standards. The role also involves supporting program setup and teardown, and contributing to ongoing improvements in training curriculum and player experience.
Qualifications
- Strong Soccer Coaching skills, including session planning, player development, and age-appropriate training methods.
- Background in Coaching and Education, with experience teaching or mentoring children and youth in sports or recreational programs.
- Excellent Communication skills to engage participants, collaborate with staff, and provide clear updates to parents and guardians.
- Knowledge of Football (soccer) fundamentals, rules, tactics, and safety best practices.
- Relevant coaching certifications (e.g., NCCP or equivalent) and current first aid/CPR are preferred.
- Ability to maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for diverse participants.
- Experience working in school or community-based programs is an asset.
- Availability to work evenings as required by program schedules.
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Responsibilities
Plan and lead small-group soccer sessions for children and youth, including age-appropriate training plans, practices, drills, and individual feedback focused on skill development, physical literacy, and teamwork. Maintain a safe and inclusive environment, communicate with families, coordinate with staff, support program setup and teardown, and help improve the curriculum and player experience.
Requirements
The role calls for soccer coaching skills and knowledge of fundamentals, rules, tactics, safety practices, and age-appropriate training methods, along with experience teaching or mentoring children and youth. Strong communication and the ability to create a safe, inclusive environment are important; NCCP or equivalent coaching certification and current first aid/CPR are preferred, and evening availability is required as scheduled.
Skills
- Soccer Coaching
- Session Planning
- Player Development
- Age-Appropriate Training
- Practice and Drill Leadership
- Physical Literacy
- Teamwork Development
- Individual Feedback
- Communication
- Parent and Guardian Engagement
- Knowledge of Soccer Fundamentals and Rules
- Tactical Knowledge
- Safety Practices
- Inclusive Coaching
- Curriculum Improvement
- Program Coordination
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Soccer
- Youth Programs
- Small-Group Training
- Session Planning
- Player Development
- Age-Appropriate Training
- Physical Literacy
- Teamwork
- Practice Drills
- Individual Feedback
- Coaching
- Education
- Soccer Fundamentals
- Soccer Rules
- Tactics
- Safety Best Practices
- NCCP Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- Inclusive Environment
- Community-Based Programs
- Training Curriculum
- Program Setup and Teardown
- Parent Communication