The U8–U16 Coach is responsible for planning and delivering age-appropriate training sessions, managing game-day activities, and fostering a positive, secure, and challenging environment where every player can develop. Coaches will work within SFA's curriculum and report to the Technical Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver weekly training sessions aligned with SFA's development curriculum and Canada Soccer's Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) framework
- Coach teams during league matches, festivals, and tournaments
- Track and communicate individual player development to parents and the Technical Director
- Model professionalism, punctuality, and sportsmanship at all times
- Ensure player safety and comply with club, Ontario Soccer, and Canada Soccer policies
- Attend coach education sessions, staff meetings, and club events as required Certification Requirements (by Age Group) U8–U9 Coaches
• Completion of the Canada Soccer Fundamentals Program, including: o Ontario Soccer online modules o Practical coach education components U10–U13 Coaches
• Completion of the Canada Soccer Learn to Train Program, including: o Ontario Soccer online modules o Practical coach education components U13+ Head Coaches
• Canada Soccer / CONCACAF C Diploma U13+ Assistant Coaches
• Completion of the Soccer for Life Program U14–U16 Head Coaches (high-performance streams)
• Canada Soccer / CONCACAF B Diploma and/or Youth License (preferred)
• Assistant coaches at this level:
Canada Soccer / CONCACAF C Diploma Additional Requirements
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• Respect in Sport / Making Ethical Decisions (or equivalent safe-sport training)
• Reliable transportation to training and match venues across Halton Region (Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Halton Hills)
• Availability for weekday evening sessions and weekend matches Assets
• Playing or coaching experience in a licensed academy, OPDL, or provincial/national program
• Familiarity with possession-based, positional-play methodology
• First Aid / CPR certification
• Fluency in Spanish an asset, but not required Compensation Competitive hourly/seasonal rate commensurate with certification level and experience. SFA supports ongoing coach education, including subsidies toward Canada Soccer licensing pathways.
How to Apply
Submit your resume, coaching certifications, and a brief statement of your coaching philosophy to
[email protected]. with the subject line "U8–U16 Coach Application — 2026/27 Season." One thing to confirm before posting: the certification tiers above mirror Ontario Soccer's ADP/RDP standards, with the OPDL-level standards (B Diploma / Youth License) applied to U14–U16 head coaches. If SFA's teams don't compete in OPDL, you could relax the U14–U16 head coach requirement to a C Diploma to widen the applicant pool. Pay: $18.45-$50.00 per hour Work
Location:
In person
📌 Head coach and Youth Soccer Coach (Oakville)
🏢 Spain Football
📍 Oakville