Program Coordinator - Soccer

Youth for Christ Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth for Christ Winnipeg is seeking an energetic Program Coordinator to lead our Soccer ministry, facilitating indoor and outdoor programs and developing youth outreach through soccer. You will engage coaches, players, and volunteers, aiming to broaden the league across schools and communities while modeling faith-informed leadership.

The role emphasizes teamwork, fundraising readiness, and a heart for evangelism within a ministry context, with strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Must be a devout follower of Jesus and active in a local church.
• Commitment to YFC's mission and Community Covenant.
• Ability to teach and communicate soccer skills.
• Experience coaching youth soccer is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate indoor and outdoor soccer programs.
• Recruit coaches and new players, ensuring day-to-day league operations.
• Look for opportunities to expand the league into new schools and communities.
• Coach assigned team to give youth hands-on experience.
• Recruit and equip volunteers as required.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Volunteer recruitment

Event coordination

Communication

Administration

Job description

Youth for Christ Winnipeg is looking for an energetic individual who has a passion for soccer to serve as a Program Coordinator in our Soccer ministry. Located at 333 King St, the Soccer ministry serves to engage and equip youth to know and follow Jesus by providing a safe space for youth to play soccer, have fun, connect with peers and mentors, and to have the opportunity to learn about Jesus.

A successful candidate for this position will recognize first and foremost that they will play a significant and vital role in the success of YFC Winnipeg; what you will do here will have an important impact on the young people who engage with the ministries at YFC. If you are passionate about helping others, and want to use your experience, skills, and knowledge to support the ministry of YFC in changing the lives of youth, then this may be the position for you.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate indoor and outdoor soccer programs.
• Recruit coaches and new players, ensuring the day-to-day operation of the soccer league is executed with excellence.
• Look for opportunities to expand the league into new schools, the neighborhood, and communities.
• Coach assigned team to gain hands-on experience with the youth in the league.
• Recruit and equip volunteers as required.

Requirements

• Maintain a close, intimate relationship with God as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
• Be an active participant in the life of a local church.
• Affirm and support our organization’s Community Covenant and Statement of Faith, and be committed to YFC’s mission.
• Ability to teach and communitate skills related to soccer.
• Prior experience in an occupation related to coaching or instructing soccer for youth would be an asset.
• Embrace YFC’s core values with a strong heart for evangelism.
• Strong communication, organizational and administrative skills.
• Take initiative, pay close attention to details, and be willing to adapt.
• Able to work well in a team as well as on your own.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.

As we are a ministry organization, staff salaries are 100% funded on a missionary basis, requiring a successful applicant to fundraise and gather a personal support team. To learn more about this Ministry Partner Development process, click HERE and feel free to ask any questions!

For more information please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]