Overview
The Operations Manager, Youth National Teams ensures that the day-to-day operational environment
for YNT players, coaches, and staff meets the highest standard of care for a world-class sports team. The position focuses on operational excellence to give the players, coaches, and team staff the best
opportunity to optimize their performance.
Position Summary
Working Relationships
Sporting Director, YNT Head Coaches, National Team Operations staff, Canada Soccer staff, External Service Providers and Consultants, FIFA, FIFA Member Associations, Concacaf Scope of Services
- Manage all aspects of planning and execution of all team operations and logistics such as team
travel, hotels, meals, security, training sites, and stadium requirements. - Provide resources and support within budget to the coaching and medical staff to ensure the
optimum technical preparation of the team. - Liaise with the Director of National Team Operations and Youth National Team Head Coaches on
all scheduling and team environment requirements and objectives. - Provide logistical support to coaches engaged in scouting domestic and international games.
- Interface with foreign Federations and Embassies or Consulates on all operational details of
away matches. - Secure visas as needed for international travel.
- Secure player releases from foreign and domestic clubs before pre-determined FIFA deadlines
for international friendlies, Concacaf and FIFA tournaments. - Onboard and/or manage as necessary the deployment of network and full-time team staff in the
camp including but not limited to Equipment Manager, Team Physician, Trainers, Massage
Therapists, Security Officer, Chef, and Sports Psychologist. - Partner with equipment staff to evaluate and deliver team equipment to players and team staff.
- Manage all aspects of delegation preparation, logistical planning, and compliance for FIFA World
Cups, CONCACAF Regional Tournaments and additional projects as assigned. - Facilitation of athlete support programs
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited post-secondary institution. A diploma in Sport
Management is an asset. - A minimum of 3 years of administrative experience operating as part of a high performing team.
- Knowledge of international, Canadian, and provincial/territorial sport systems, as well as
experience working with or at major Games, and international sporting events. - Previous experience in managing a budget, and operations for an elite sports team.
- Demonstrated ability to foster positive working relationships with players, staff, and external
partners. - Computer proficiency related to Office 365.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- The ability to travel nationally and internationally.
- The ability to communicate in French or another language is an asset.
Please submit your résumé and expected salary expectations to Cathy Breda at careers@canadasoccer.com before August 7th , 2025.
Please note that only those candidates selected for a potential interview will be contacted