Job Posting: Technical Director of Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association

Newfoundland & Labrador Soccer Association

Position Description - Technical Director

Title: Technical Director
Summary: The Technical Director is responsible for the implementation and growth of the technical
programs of the NLSA of the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association (“NLSA”) that grows the
technical skills of players and coaches throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The
Technical Director reports to the Executive Director of the NLSA, manages the full-time and part-time
technical staff and implements the technical part of the NLSA Strategic Plan in connection with relevant
committees.

Roles and Responsibilities

Players Development:

Design, manage and implement the NLSA skills development programs
including the provincial team program, the Canada Games Program, the NLSA Goalkeeper
Program and other indoor/outdoor skills programs.

•  Support coaches and managers. The Technical Director recruits, assigns and
  supports coaches and managerial staff but do not coach teams as part of their role;
•  Lead the promotion of the program, registration and selection of players and manage
  the logistics of technical programs;
• Manage NLSA technical events (e.g., Provincial Team camps, tryouts etc.) and
  provide medical support;
• Develop and implement comprehensive player development pathways for all age groups
  and monitor/support the progress of players and teams.
• Foster a culture of open communication where players receive constructive feedback
  from coaches and are encouraged to set and work towards personal goals.

Coaches Development: 

Train and mentor coaches to maintain high coaching standards across
the province.

• Identify promising coaching talent and recruit experienced coaches for NL
  Soccer programs who align with the NL Soccer’s coaching philosophy.
• Oversee the NLSA coaching courses and assessments (including Canada Soccer
  C License) and deliver them when appropriate.
• Train and support coaches coaching certifications and attending coaching clinics to
  stay up to date with the latest coaching methodologies.
• Implement events for coaches such as workshops, webinars and an annual
  coaching conference.
• Create a NLSA game and training model.
• Foster a positive, learning-focused and collaborative coaching environment that
  aligns with modern coaching methodologies and leverage forward-thinking
  technologies. Ensure that all coaching activities adhere to safety protocols and
  regulations (Safe Sport) as prescribed by the Board.

Clubs Development (technical areas only):

• Develop strong relationships and be visible (attend games, meetings, etc.) with technical
  staff in club members of the NLSA.
• Manage Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program.
• Lead the effort to accelerate the technical growth of member clubs
  (programming creation/growth, etc.).

Technical Programs Administration:

• Be the point of contact for the technical programs governing bodies/committees.
• Manage the technical programs budget and provides reports and analysis to the
  Executive Director;
• Apply to grants to fund and expand technical programs;
• Oversee and manage the full-time and part-time technical staff including the Technical Coordinator.
• Under the supervision of the Executive Director, represent the NLSA at provincial and national technical events (Soccer Canada, etc.) and develop relationships with technical peers in clubs nationally (e.g. CF Montreal, etc.).
• Works with the Executive Director to develop and maintain a volunteer recruitment plan to support the delivery of NLSA technical programs.

Safety, Diversity and Accessibility in NLSA Technical Programs.

• Expand the access to soccer to a diverse range of people.
• Lead/Establish a positive, safe, healthy corporate/team environment that is
  conducive to high morale and satisfactory interaction between all
  employees, members, coaches and players (Safe Sport).
• Develop and manage a strategy to support coaches and players in rural
  areas and from equity-priority groups (e.g. women, LGBTQIA2S, visible
  minorities, Indigenous, etc.) across all technical programs.

To apply, please send a copy of your current CV and cover letter to NLSA's Executive Director at charlie.reid@nlsa.ca by end of day August 23, 2024.