Mentor Coach – Youth Player & Coach Development

Mississauga United FC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth to full-time

Meaningful involvement in player and

coach development

Job summary

Mississauga United FC is seeking an experienced Mentor Coach to strengthen our player development programs for U8–U10 and our Future Stars and Super Girls initiatives. The successful candidate will design progressive sessions and mentor coaches, translating the club's curriculum into practical coaching sessions for delivery by the coaching team.

You will work with our technical leadership to develop a progressive club curriculum, ensure consistency across age groups, and promote a positive,

Qualifications

• Experience developing young players, especially in foundational age groups.
• Experience mentoring coaches and developing structured training curricula.
• Ability to explain coaching concepts clearly and adapt activities to different ages.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate seasonal plans and progressive training sessions aligned with the club’s player development pathway.
• Create clear session plans with diagrams, activity instructions and progressions.
• Mentor coaches through session observation, demonstrations, feedback and support.
• Lead selected sessions and model effective coaching methods and group management.
• Help coaches connect activities to learning objectives and match situations.
• Observe games and training to identify development needs and adjust plans.
• Build players’ confidence, technical skills and decision-making.
• Work with technical leadership to maintain consistent coaching standards.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment where players enjoy learning and coaches feel supported.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Strong communication

Patience & collaboration

Session planning

Education

UEFA C Licence

CONCACAF B or UEFA B preferred

UEFA A qualifications welcome

Job description

Job type: Part-time, approximately 10–20 hours per week, with potential to grow into a full-time position

Pay: $35–$50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience

Schedule: Evenings and weekends

About the opportunity

Mississauga United FC is seeking an experienced Mentor Coach to strengthen our player development programs and support our growing coaching team.

The initial focus will be our U8, U9 and U10 teams, alongside our Future Stars and Super Girls programs. The successful candidate will combine strong coaching knowledge with the patience, communication skills and collaborative approach needed to develop both young players and coaches.

Working closely with our technical leadership, the Mentor Coach will help develop a progressive club curriculum and translate it into clear, practical sessions that coaches can deliver consistently.

Key responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate seasonal plans and progressive training sessions aligned with the club’s player development pathway.
• Create clear session plans with diagrams, activity instructions, coaching points and progressions.
• Mentor coaches through session observation, demonstrations, constructive feedback and practical support.
• Lead selected sessions and model effective coaching methods, group management and communication.
• Help coaches connect individual activities to the session’s learning objectives and match situations.
• Observe games and training to identify development needs and recommend adjustments.
• Build players’ confidence, technical skills, decision-making and understanding of the game.
• Work closely with technical leadership to maintain consistent coaching standards across age groups.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment where players enjoy learning and coaches feel supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum C Licence, such as UEFA C or an equivalent qualification.
• CONCACAF B or UEFA B preferred; applicants with UEFA A qualifications are welcome.
• Demonstrated experience developing young players, particularly in foundational and early competitive age groups.
• Experience mentoring coaches and developing structured training curricula.
• Ability to explain coaching concepts clearly and adapt activities to different ages and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience and a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to work within the club’s structure and follow its development philosophy.
• Availability for evening training and selected weekend games.

What we offer

• $35–$50 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
• An opportunity to help shape a growing grassroots soccer club.
• Meaningful involvement in player development and coach education.
• A collaborative working relationship with club leadership.
• Potential to grow into a full-time position as the club expands.