We Are Hiring a Coach/Head of Sports Science and Performance Coach

Coach/Head of Sports Science and Performance Coach NOC 53201

Employer details: Calgary Foothills Soccer Club 

Job Details: 

  • Location: 3916 – 56 Avenue S.E., Suite 104, Calgary, AB T2C 2B5
  • Work location: On site and various locations
  • Salary: 38.00 to 39.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30.00 to 35.00 hours per week
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employment/Full time
  • Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, Weekend
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, financial benefits
  • Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor’s degree in physical education or in a related field

Experience: 

  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Previous experience working within a performance department in an elite player development environment
  • Desirable experience in athlete testing, data analysis, Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) implementation, interdisciplinary (multi-disciplinary team) working, and the delivery of high-performance programs.

Onsite

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. 

Work Site Environment: Outdoors

Work Setting: Soccer

Responsibilities

Tasks:

  • Carry out management duties
  • Coordinate competitive programs
  • Develop well planned competitive schedules and programs
  • Plan, develop and implement training and practice sessions
  • Motivate and prepare athletes or teams for competitive events or games
  • Participate in coaching clinic instruction
  • Analyze and evaluate athletes’ or team’s performance

Credentials

Certificates, licenses, memberships and courses: 

  • Level 1 Certificate in Coaching or equivalent

Additional Information

Security and safety:

  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information:

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periods
  • Willing to travel overnight
  • Willing to travel internationally
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability: 

  • Leadership
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits:

Health Benefits: Health care plan

Financial Benefits:

  • Bonus

How to Apply:

By email to Jamieson at jamieson@gofoothills.ca.

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