Kootenay East Academy, Head Coach

The position will work closely with Whitecaps FC and its partners to lead Whitecaps FC Kootenay East BMO Academy Centre programming, executing on key deliverables as part of any service agreements between these organizations.

Specific Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• On-field coaching
• Strategic planning (technical)
• Program enhancement and building
• Coach development, education and support
• Program Administration
• Technical Structure and Management
• WFC Academy Centre program delivery

Qualifications/Experience:

In addition to bringing a commitment to Vancouver Whitecaps FC vision and values, the successful candidate will have degrees of demonstrated skills and experience as follows:

• Minimum Canada Soccer/Concacaf B License or international equivalent (Can also be in the process of receiving) with the expectation and process in place to achieve an A license.
• Previous leadership experience within a club or academy, including working with club staff and directly managing, mentoring, and supporting the development of coaches at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement the age/stage appropriate player and coach development standards outlined in Canada Soccer’s LTPD model and Club Licensing framework into academy and club programming.
• Experience working within an integrated club infrastructure, with a centralized youth talent identification strategy, player development philosophy and training methodology.
• Understanding of the club, district, provincial and national soccer landscapes, and governance models.
• Experience coaching male and female players of all ages in grassroots and high-performance environments.
• Experience managing technical budgets and associated cost management and reporting.
• An ability to think and plan strategically, and effectively link technical planning with broader Club goals and strategic intent.
• Strong communications skills and an ability to convey technical planning to non‐technical Club stakeholders, including the parents of players.
• A team player, with an ability to operate as part of an integrated multi‐functional team.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC believes that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This includes but is not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People & Culture department.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No recruiters or agencies, please.