Job Overview
The Technical Director is responsible to deliver programming under the guidance of the Directors for North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association (NOYSA). The Technical Director is expected to collaborate effectively and lead all Technical Leads and volunteer coaches and provide upon request, services and information as required to the General Manager.
The Technical Director will report to the General Manager and, from time to time, will be required to report out to the monthly Board meetings upon request of the Board.
Specific Duties/Accountabilities
The TD will be required to undertake the following job duties and responsibilities:
● Oversee the Technical Leads, Technical Coaches, volunteer coaches and team officials
● Develop and approve all House and Divisional Technical Programming
● Help hire Technical Leads and Coaches (contractors), recommend pay scale and the technical structure for club technical programs
● Develop programming/practice scheduling in partnership with the Field Coordinator andGeneral Manager
● Approve payment submission for hourly technical staff
● Coach meetings and program planning
● Help develop and distribute coaching materials for House and Divisional
● Help develop and manage a support program for youth coaches with House
● Backfill for unexpected and critical coach absences, for team and Technical support
● Attend the club’s Annual General Meeting.
● Provide such other services as would normally be required of a Technical Director.
Qualifications, Skills and Ability
- A passion for youth development across both house and divisional levels as well as occasional adult support;
- 10+ years coaching or developing youth soccer and CSA Youth and Children (or equivalency) certification;
- Knowledge of best practices for program planning, and player evaluation;
- Experience in mentoring coaches for youth soccer;
- Demonstrated effective communication and conflict management skills for both players, coaches and our parent membership;
- Understanding of Canadian Soccer Association's Long Term Player development;
- Ability to develop a fun and engaging rapport with youth and adults;
- Ability to manage time, level of effort, and budget reporting associated with other TechnicalLead coaches;
- Ability to summarize, concisely, weekly and monthly reports to the Board on operational issuesin a timely and proactive way;
- Ability to balance competing demands and manage numerous projects simultaneously;
- Ability to plan and prioritize work in order to complete processes and meet deadlines;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
- Positive attitude towards work, co-workers, volunteers and the public;
- Ability to attend Board and Committee meetings on an occasional basis and with notice.
- Valid driver’s licence; and approved criminal record check.
Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
