The U8–U16 Coach is responsible for planning and delivering age-appropriate training sessions, managing game-day activities, and fostering a positive, safe, and challenging setting 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)
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