CSA Technical Director
The Canadian Soccer Association, which was founded in 1912 and has over 826,000 registered players and over 70,000 registered coaches, is seeking a Technical Director who will provide the leadership and dynamism necessary to take the Association’s Technical Program to a new level of success.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Overall development and direction of the Association’s Technical Program, including the preparation and maintenance of a 5-year plan to achieve the Program’s objectives
- Player and Coaching development at all levels
- Direction and supervision of all National Training Centres
- Direction and supervision of all National Youth Development Team coaches
- Ongoing review and refinement of the Association’s Coaching Certification Program
- Close liaison with the National Male and Female Senior Team coaches
- Close working relationship with Provincial Technical Directors and their staff
Qualifications:
- Extensive coaching experience at the International level
- Proven track-record in developing and implementing high-performance technical/coaching programs and long-term planning
- Previous experience in an instructional/pedagogical technical environment
- Self-starter with vision and a detailed technical knowledge of the game
- Team-leader with strong presentational and interpersonal skills
- CSA ‘A’ Licence or equivalent
- Capacity to publicly represent the CSA as required
- Superior communication skills, both written and oral
- Passionate about the game and its development
The ability to work very flexible hours and to travel extensively is a requirement of this full-time position.
All applications should be addressed to: employment@soccercan.ca
or by mail to:
The Search Committee – Technical Director
The Canadian Soccer Association
237 Metcalfe Street<
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1R2
or by fax to: (613) 237-1516
THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS: APRIL 29, 2005
The Association thanks all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.