Technical Director

WLYSA Technical Director Job Posting

Position Summary
The Technical Director is responsible for the delivery of programming under the guidance of the
Directors for Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association and in collaboration with WLYSA
Administrative Coordinator.

The Technical Director will report to the President, and will be required to report and contribute at the monthly Board meetings.

Specific Duties
The TD will be required to undertake the following job duties, or a combination thereof based on personal strengths and interests:

1. Core Functions

• Oversee the development of House and Rep Technical Programming
• Collaborate with Admin and Directors to deliver Coach meetings and program planning information.
• Help develop and distribute coaching materials for House and Rep Programs
• Help develop and manage a support program for youth coaches in House.
• Attend the club’s Annual General Meeting
• Collaborate with Admin to ensure WLYSA meets all requirements of programs, policies, and practices set forth by BC Soccer and Canada Soccer.

2. Coach Development and Support

• Collaborate, support, and deliver coach mentoring and development strategy
• Assist in identifying, recruiting, and developing a sufficient number of qualified volunteer coaches, and assistant coaches to support all house and competitive teams.
• Oversee coach training and mentorship, including the development and execution of coaching
• Ensure coaching development and training supports the Club’s vision.

3. Player Development Program

• Review, revise and establish curriculum and philosophy of play for WLYSA House and Rep Programs.

• Carry forward the values of WLYSA into the House and Rep player programming
• Develop player pathways and work with outside organizations to facilitate these pathways
• Supervise the tryout process when required – ensuring that club practices and policies are followed and that all players who participate are given an opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

4. Rep Program Development

• Lead, develop and implement programs in collaboration with Directors, Administration, and Rep Coaches

• Assist Coaches in completing required courses.

5. Referee Coordination and Development

• Coordinate, develop and support Referee development for WLYSA
• Help develop and manage support program for youth referees

6. Evaluation and Team Formations

• Oversee process to ensure all procedures for evaluation and team formation are up to date, and working in the club and players favour
• Assist when necessary with team formation in age groups requiring evaluation or understanding of player skills.

7. Club Communications

• Work with the Administrative Coordinator to provide keep the Club’s website and social media up to date and to communicate with Club members any changes or updates in programming.
• Provide input on any communication to build the knowledge base of players, parents, coaches, and referees.
• Accountable for ensuring that all emails to the td@wlysa.com are reviewed and responded to.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person