Soccer Development Officer - Youth Sports

AGS Youth Soccer Club; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay CAD 24–27/hour

Job summary

AGS Youth Soccer Club in Toronto is seeking a Soccer Development Officer to lead coaching, session oversight, coach training, and program development.

The ideal candidate will mentor coaches, collaborate with management, and shape a high-quality, fun youth soccer experience for players aged 18 months to 13 years.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with and engaging young children.
• Experience mentoring or supervising other coaches or staff.
• Ability to run engaging youth soccer sessions and oversee programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging soccer sessions for ages 18 months to 13 years with age-appropriate activities.
• Mentor and supervise part-time and seasonal coaches to ensure safety and quality.
• Oversee session setup, event operations, and daily programming.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Session supervision

Communication

Education

Coaching certification (Active Start, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train)

Job description

We are one of the largest and fastest-growing private youth sports organizations in the GTA. We create fun, engaging experiences that create lasting memories for the families in our communities! We're looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Soccer Development Officer to to take a lead role in coaching, session oversight, coach training, and program development. The ideal candidate is an experienced coach who is equally comfortable running engaging youth sessions, mentoring new coaches, and collaborating with our management team to ensure high-quality programming. You'll play a key role in shaping both the coach and player experience, ensuring our programs remain organized, fun, and impactful.

Requirements

• Passionate about working with and engaging young children is a must
• Availability on weekday evenings (between 4pm - 8pm) and/or weekends (between 9am - 12pm on Saturday/ Sunday)
• Reliable and professional. Organized, and proactive in problem-solving
• Experience managing, mentoring, and/or supervising other coaches or staff
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and outgoing personality who enjoys working with children, parents, and co-workers
• Lead engaging soccer sessions for children aged 18 months to 13 years, tailored to age and skill level
• Supervise and mentor a team of part-time and seasonal coaches to ensure program quality and safety
• Oversee session setup, event operations, and daily programming
• Provide on-field and off-field training to coaching staff
• Act as the primary liaison between front-line coaches and the management team
• Communicate regularly with management to support operational needs and coach development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with children and deliver feedback to parents
• Available to work through Summer and Winter seasons.

Ideal Experience

• Experience working with children ages 2 - 12 years old
• Preference for experienced soccer coaches who are able to work with both Toddler and Youth ages
• Experience with other types of young child sports organizations (SportBall, City Camps, Pedalheads, etc.) or soccer environments (Little Kickers, Timbits Soccer, House Leagues, etc.)
• Coaching certification (Active Start, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train, etc.) is an asset
• Complete both of our short assessments (about 5 minutes each) before or right after applying. Applications with both completed are reviewed first:
• Culture Index survey
• Skills game assessment

Benefits

Compensation: $24 - 27 p/h