Job Description

Calgary West Football Club - Director of Soccer Opportunity

Club Background Calgary West Football Club (CWFC) was established in 2006 to serve the Calgary community as a healthy place for youth to explore and develop in the game of soccer. CWFC is athlete centered. We believe all players, regardless of level of play, deserve the opportunity to enjoy the game of soccer and develop to his or her potential. The underlying purpose of CWFC is to provide a fun development-focused environment that keeps players playing. We believe in the principles and training methodology developed through a long term athlete development plan. We are working towards building a better future - today's performance and today's scores are not as important as demonstrating patience and promoting proper player development.



The Director of Soccer will be under the supervision of the Board of Directors and work with all CWFC Staff and Volunteers. This role will be accountable for developing, implementing, and supervising player and coach development programs. The Director of Soccer shall provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to all coaches. This leadership position shall support the Club and all current and future programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion and enthusiasm for working with soccer players of all ages, staff, and coaches. The candidate will thrive in a community club & high-performance soccer environment and demonstrate a passion for continuous program improvement and leadership. The candidate will have a strong passion to take the club to the next level that aligns with the Club's strategic goals. The candidate must work well in a team-environment and will inspire, delegate, and motivate others. As a key leader in the club, the candidate will be looked upon for professionalism, mindfulness, organization, and good communication.

Responsibilities:

? Oversee the conceptualization, development, and implementation of the overall Technical Program.

? Overseeing the Canada Soccer License program including the Skills Centre, the AYSL and any other programs/requirements

? Act as the chief spokesperson for the CWFC on Club-level technical development matters, including external liaisons with governing bodies and leagues.

? Work within the community to help build the CWFC brand and awareness of our various programs

? Support a range of campaigns and special events, produce a large variety of publications, and employ other communication tactics that address the goals and objectives of the marketing strategy

? Recruit, develop and directly manage the performance of the Club' s complement of age group Academy Coaches and other Coaching Staff including external liaisons with governing bodies and leagues

? Monitor compliance of Club curriculum with Canada Soccer Pathway guidelines

? Address the frequent changes in the soccer landscape by adjusting plans and programs

accordingly

? Provide direction and leadership for all staff coaches and team coaches

? Establish partnerships with university and professional soccer organizations to ensure progression and availability of highest possible opportunities for Club's top soccer talent

? Maintain procedures for monitoring and evaluating the progress of the Technical Development Plan including player retention, transition, and promotion

? Development of specialized programs such as Keeper training, fitness, sport science, skills camps, etc.

? Establish structured program quality management initiatives including in- season player evaluations, its communication and try-outs process

? Working with vendors to order kits and equipment. and/or Distribution and tracking of kits and equipment during season changes

? Build partnerships with external technical service providers to create a fully integrated on and off field coach and player development program

? Oversee the delivery of programs on the field

Qualifications:

? Preference will be given to candidates that possess a National A license

? Preference will be given to individuals with a degree, diploma and/or equivalent experience

? Experience hiring, managing, mentoring, and motivating highly qualified, elite coaching personnel

? A proven track record of success in the development of large youth soccer programs at every level

? Knowledge of the Canadian soccer landscape, and the challenges and opportunities it presents to player development

? Knowledge of elite player development systems and how they differ and integrate with community sport programs.

? Experience managing technical budgets and associated cost management and reporting

? Ability to align annual operating plans to broader club strategic plan

? Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical planning to non-technical stakeholders, including parents

? Valid drivers' licence

? A criminal record check with vulnerable sector search

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates may apply by submitting a resume with a cover letter to: board@calgarywestsoccer.com . Please clearly indicate in the subject line: Director of Soccer Application. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 2025-08-31