• Guelph Soccer - Soccer for Life - Competitive Coach Application - 26/27 Season

  • Submission Instructions:

  • All submissions are to be completed in this jotform.

    The deadline for application submission is Monday, August 17th, 2026, by 5:00pm. Failure to submit this application before this date will render invalid.

    By applying to Guelph Soccer you acknowledge that you will comply with all Guelph Soccer policies, developmental methodology, and best practices. You also acknowledge that your coach application submission may also be subject for a follow up interview and are willing to be available throughout the interview period upon submission to Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

    Please note: all successful applicants will be contacted directly and will move onto the interview stage. Only those being considered for a position will be contacted.

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  • Soccer for Life Coaches Structure
    Roles & Responsibilities

    Position Title: Competitive Head Coach
    Reports To: Technical Director

    Role Overview:
    Team Head Coach will support/lead a competitive team by facilitating sessions within
    the team of appointment, provide age group leadership, strategic development, yearly
    development planning, tournament allocation planning, and oversee their teams
    developmental program. Head Coaches are leaders within the age group framework
    and are responsible for following a session plan, creating session plans, creating
    individual development plans, providing a positive playing experience to all players,
    developing all players within the age group, implementing the desired tactical objectives
    and key learnings, overall age group organization, and providing feedback to all major
    stakeholders (players, parents, and the club).

    Role Duties & Responsibilities

    • Follow a session plan in accordance with Long Term Player Development.
    • Lead/coach a group of players within the training environment.
    • Conduct field setup and session preparation to ensure that players are developing in accordance to the age group objectives and developmental outcomes.
    • Ensure attendance (mandatory) on all league meetings.
    • It is expected that coaches follow tactical principles, individual team game model,
      and implement provided tactical principles/objectives per group.
    • Serve as the primary liaison between the age group coaching group and the
      Guelph Soccer technical department.
    • Oversee team operations.
    • Deliver exceptional customer service (including welcoming, conduct and
      communication) to all participants.
    • Ensure on-site safety of participants.
    • Ensure access to care plan in the event of an injury.
    • Work cooperatively with other coaches, club officials, and any other volunteers.
    • Attend coach development sessions as scheduled by Guelph Soccer Technical
      Director.
    • It is expected that the Team Head Coach is familiar with the content outlined in
      their respective age group coach folders.
    • Conduct on-going and lead player feedback opportunities and parent
      communication.
    • Full certifications are required before the commencement of the season.
    • Complete a yearly development plan alongside Guelph Soccer Technical
      Director.
    • Other duties as assigned and required by GS Technical Director.

    Certification Requirements:

    • Soccer For Life & Grassroots Diploma
    • Understanding The Rule of 2
    • Making Headway
    • Making Ethical Decisions + Evaluation
    • Respect In Sport
    • Emergency Action Planning
    • Vulnerable Sector Check Completion

     

    Position Title: Assistant Coaches/Supporting Coaches - Soccer For Life
    Reports To: Technical Director

    Role Overview:
    Soccer For Life Assistant Coaches will support a competitive rep team by assisting in
    the session progression within the team of appointment, contribute to age group
    observations, and assist in the in-game management towards substitutions, playing
    time, and any other assistance established by the team head coach.

    Role Duties & Responsibilities

    • Follow a session plan in accordance with Long Term Player Development.
    • Following a session plan as per team head coach established developmental
      outcomes.
    • Assist in the readiness of players within the training environment or matches
      through warm up and other readiness exercises.
    • Lead/coach a group of players or small unit of the team within the training
      environment.
    • Provide assistance in the training environment to allow the team head coach to
      observe and implement coaches interventions when needed.
    • Conduct field setup and session preparation to ensure that players are
      developing in accordance to the age group objectives and developmental
      outcomes.
    • Assist with field setup, tear down, and in game/in session player management.

    Certification Requirements:

    • Soccer for Life
    • Understanding The Rule of 2
    • Making Headway
    • Making Ethical Decisions + Evaluation
    • Respect In Sport
    • Emergency Action Planning
    • Vulnerable Sector Check Completion

  • Section 1: Applicant Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Section 2: Coaching Preference

    Please identify your preferred coaching position. Please be specific with your preferred age group, gender and position.
  • Do you have a child currently playing with the club?*
  • How many groups are you applying to?*

  • Preferred Interest:

  • Age Group:*
  • Gender:*
  • Position:*

  • Secondary Interest:

  • Age Group:*
  • Gender:*
  • Position:*

  • Third Interest:

  • Age Group:*
  • Gender:*
  • Position:*

  • Section 3: Coaching Qualifications

    Please indicate which of the following qualifications you have and attach a copy of them to this application. If you do not have a current copy, please attach a screenshot.
  • Coaching Qualifications:*
  • Safe Sport Qualifications:*
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  • Section 4: Previous Coaching Experience

    If you have previously coached a competitive rep team, please indicate the year, club, age group, coaching position, and the league in which the team played:

  • Section 5: Coaching Questions

  • Section 6: References

    Please list two personal references. Please include their first name, last name, relationship with you and their phone number they can be contacted at:
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Acknowledgements and Final Submission:

  • Have you completed a Vulnerable Sector Check in the last two years?*
  • Acknowledgement (multiple section):*
  • Should be Empty: