Competitive Youth Soccer Coach

Mississauga United FC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Coaching opportunities

Leadership support

Coach development

Professional environment

Job summary

Mississauga United FC in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking a Competitive Youth Soccer Coach to lead rep teams. The role involves planning structured training, coaching in league and tournament play, and supporting player development under the club's leadership.

This on-site, part-time position requires evenings and weekend availability, a Canada Soccer C Licence or equivalent, and a commitment to building a positive, inclusive, and high-quality training environment for aspiring young players.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience coaching competitive youth soccer.
• Canada Soccer C Licence or equivalent required.
• Experience planning and delivering training sessions.
• Strong understanding of long-term player development.
• Reliable availability for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured, age-appropriate training sessions.
• Coach the team during league games, tournaments, and exhibitions.
• Develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, and game awareness.
• Create a positive, disciplined, competitive, inclusive, and player-centred environment.
• Evaluate player development and provide constructive feedback.
• Communicate professionally with players, parents, staff, and leadership.
• Attend coach meetings, evaluations, tryouts, and development activities.
• Follow club, league, and safeguarding policies.
• Promote teamwork, respect, and a strong training culture.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Session Delivery

Education

Canada Soccer C Licence

Job description

Part-time | On-site | Evenings and weekends

About Mississauga United FC

Mississauga United FC is a growing youth soccer club committed to providing a positive, competitive, and development-focused environment for players in Mississauga and the surrounding area.

As our competitive program expands, we are seeking qualified and motivated coaches to lead youth rep teams. This opportunity is suited to coaches who are passionate about long-term player development and want to contribute to an ambitious and collaborative soccer club.

The Position

The Competitive Youth Soccer Coach will plan and deliver structured training sessions, lead a team during league and tournament competition, and support the technical, tactical, physical, and personal development of each player.

Coaches will work with the club’s technical leadership and other team staff to provide players and families with a consistent, professional, and positive competitive soccer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured, age-appropriate training sessions
• Coach the team during league games, tournaments, exhibition games, and other competitions
• Develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, decision-making, confidence, and game awareness
• Create a positive, disciplined, competitive, inclusive, and player-centred team environment
• Evaluate player development and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Communicate professionally with players, parents, team staff, and club leadership
• Attend coach meetings, player evaluations, tryouts, and club development activities
• Follow Mississauga United FC, Ontario Soccer, league, and safeguarding policies
• Promote accountability, teamwork, respect, sportsmanship, and a strong training culture

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience coaching competitive youth soccer in a rep club, academy, or competitive league environment
• Current Canada Soccer C Licence or an equivalent recognized soccer coaching qualification
• Experience planning and delivering training sessions for competitive youth players
• Strong understanding of long-term player development and age-appropriate coaching methods
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Reliable availability for evening training sessions and weekend games
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Willing and able to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check and all required safeguarding and screening requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Canada Soccer B Licence or higher
• Experience coaching in Ontario competitive youth soccer leagues
• Experience working with high-performance or advanced youth players
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Competitive playing experience at the academy, university, college, semi-professional, or professional level

Schedule, Location, and Travel

This is a part-time, on-site position based in Mississauga, Ontario. Coaches must be able to reliably attend scheduled evening practices and weekend games at locations throughout Mississauga.

Candidates do not need to live in Mississauga, but they must have reliable transportation or another dependable means of travelling to practices, games, tournaments, and club activities. Some travel within the GTA and surrounding areas may be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on coaching qualifications, experience, and team assignment
• Opportunities to coach within a growing competitive soccer program
• Support and collaboration from the club’s technical leadership
• Coach-development and advancement opportunities
• A professional and collaborative club environment
• Potential opportunities to coach additional teams or participate in other club programs

Mississauga United FC welcomes applications from coaches of all backgrounds. We especially encourage qualified female coaches and candidates who can contribute to an inclusive, professional, and positive environment for young athletes.