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JOB POSTING – TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Bonivital Soccer Club (BVSC) is seeking a Technical Director to join their team. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, and leading a team of Technical staff, the Technical Director is responsible for providing both technical and administrative support for the club’s technical programming, including coach development and education, player evaluations, team training, skill sessions, among other related tasks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Technical

1. Planning and implementation of a comprehensive player and coach development program for BVSC

2. Overseeing recruitment of coaches at all levels

3. Working directly with club and district coaches to provide technical and training assistance

4. Organizing and leading coaching education and training clinics

5. Coordinating and running player development skills training sessions

6. Planning and implementation of the annual club evaluations

7. Refining and communicating information related to team formations, and coach responsibilities

8. Attending team practices and games to provide assistance, feedback and advice to club coaches

B. Administrative

1. Planning and managing the scheduling of:

   • Pooled training sessions for Developmental and Premier teams

   • Skills training coaches and camp coaches

   • Coach & player workshops (social/emotional, technical/tactical, etc.)

2. Assisting in the day to day soccer operations of BVSC programs

3. Fulfilling other duties as assigned

C. Leadership

1. Able to lead and direct staff

2. Able to set a standard for staff and volunteer coaches to follow

3. Communicate effectively

4. Conflict resolution

5. Collaborate in decision making

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Sport related Requirements

1. A National B License or a Provincial C Licence; a National B license is preferred, or otherwise, candidates must be willing to work towards and achieve a National B License within a year

2. 5+ years' experience in coaching soccer at a youth or senior level

3. Certification as a Learning Facilitator, or equivalent experience to effectively oversee coach education programming plus a willingness to work towards becoming certified 

4. Proven background in sports administration (preferably youth sport)

5. A track record of growing the enrollment of a recreational and/or premier soccer program(s).

6. On field experience as a former or current player is required 

B. General Skills, Abilities and Experience

1. Excellent verbal and written communication with strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

2. Ability to think/plan strategically and practically to convert visions into reality

3. Excellent organizational strengths

4. A good working knowledge of office and sport based software (Microsoft suite and sport programming software)

5. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and be willing to travel

6. Must pass a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

7. A valid driver’s license

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Interested candidates may apply by submitting a detailed resume with cover letter via PDF or Word Document
by 5:00 p.m. Sunday November 17, 2024 to:

Steven Gzebb at steven.gzebb@bonivitalsoccer.com
Bonivital Soccer Club
100 Sunset Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB, R2M 0X5

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.