OPDL Game Day Technical Staff

Position Summary:

Ontario Soccer’s Provincial Xcel Program identifies young talent throughout the province with the aid of Ontario Soccer staff, OPDL Technical Staff, District/Club Technical Directors and Club Coaches. Via this technical staff network, players can be detected to enter into the Ontario Soccer Talented Player Pathway either through the Talent on Location Day’s process or through identification within the OPDL for the Provincial Screening Competition. Players can then be selected for the Provincial Teams and showcasing for detection by Canada Soccer’s National Excel Programs.

In alignment with Canada Soccer’s High-Performance Plan, Ontario Soccer is posting positions to support the Talent Identification process within the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL).

These part-time contract positions are essential in detecting talented players within the OPDL at the Under 13, Under 14, Under 15, Under 16 and Under 17 for both male and female age groups. The role also is responsible for providing insight into the implementation of game day coaching methodology and reporting on team playing philosophy within the OPDL.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• To serve as an OPDL Technical Staff member incorporating the Ontario Soccer’s OPDL player identification principles and curriculum as it relates to the talented player pathway
• Attend OPDL matches on weekdays or weekends, as assigned, in full throughout the season
• To submit thorough and accurate player scout reports, and coach/team observations via Ontario Soccer’s Performance Management Platform
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training workshops as assigned by Ontario Soccer staff
• Commit to activities on all scheduled OPDL Identification (ID) Weekends
• Adhere to the OPDL Technical Staff Code of conduct

Qualifications, experience, skills and competencies:

• A minimum of Canada Soccer’s National ‘B’ License or Youth License or foreign equivalent
• Coaching experience at the appropriate youth ages
• 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

• Proficient computer skills

Contract Term: April – November 2025

• Eight (8) ID Weekends per OPDL Season below (up to 12 hours of scouting per day, as required)
• 22-28 hours per weekend (local); travel to Ottawa, Kingston and/or Windsor, London for overnight assignments may be required resulting in longer hours
• Mandatory Virtual orientation on , April 17, 2025, at 7:00pm

Please note this is a contract position in which the successful candidates will be provided with payment and expense allowances as per the contract agreement.  More information will be provided by Ontario Soccer to candidates selected for an interview.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Ontario Soccer is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment; as such, Ontario Soccer will consider applicants that meet the requirements and that reflect and support the diversity of the soccer community. Ontario Soccer is seeking to provide fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Please forward your resume, cover letter, and highest coaching qualification certification with (OPDL Game Day Technical Staff) in the subject line to

jobs@ontariosoccer.net

by Friday, April 11^th, 2025, at 5:00pm.

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