Staff Coach - Sports-Études & Academy

Job Posting: Staff Coach Sports-Études & Academy

Location: Ottawa, ON
Position Type: Full Time or part-time positions available - (Weekday Afternoons & Evenings,
and Weekends)
Compensation: competitive - commensurate with experience and commitment level.

About Ottawa TFC

Ottawa TFC is a premier soccer club dedicated to developing elite athletes through
structured training and competitive opportunities. As an Ontario Player Development
League (OPDL) license holder and a leader in youth soccer development, we provide
high-performance training to committed athletes striving for excellence.

We are seeking dedicated and experienced soccer coaches to work within our Sports-Études
program (1:00-4:00 PM on school days at the Orleans Dome) and our U9-U18 Academy
programs. These roles are ideal for passionate coaches looking to develop top-tier athletes in
a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Sports-Études training sessions on weekday afternoons under the guidance of the program director.

• Coach and support our Academy programs from the U9-U18 levels, including evening training sessions (typically between 4 and 8:30 pm right after Sports Études) and weekend matches and training programs.

• Implement Ottawa TFC’s curriculum and player development model to ensure a high standard of coaching.

• Work closely with the club’s technical staff to track player progress and provide individual feedback.

• Foster a high-performance culture that emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Assist with match preparation, game analysis, and video review.

• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and club stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills

• Canada Soccer C License (or higher) required (or in progress).

• Experience coaching high-performance youth soccer (OPDL, academy, or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of long-term player development (LTPD) principles.

• Ability to motivate and develop elite youth players in a structured environment.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Experience using video analysis, periodization plans, and player tracking tools (an asset).

• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset but not required.

Schedule & Commitment

• Sports-Études: Monday to Friday, 1:00-4:00 PM (school days) at the Orleans Dome (Garneau High School).

• Academy Programs: Evening training sessions between 4:00-9:00 PM & weekend games and occasional training sessions (seasonal schedule).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their coaching experience to [email protected] with the subject line: Sports-Études & OPDL Coach
Application – [Your Name]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Join Ottawa TFC and help develop the next generation of elite soccer players!