CSA Technical Director

The Canadian Soccer Association, which was founded in 1912 and has over 826,000 registered players and over 70,000 registered coaches, is seeking a Technical Director who will provide the leadership and dynamism necessary to take the Association’s Technical Program to a new level of success.

Principal Responsibilities:

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• Overall development and direction of the Association’s Technical Program, including the preparation and maintenance of a 5-year plan to achieve the Program’s objectives

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• Player and Coaching development at all levels

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• Direction and supervision of all National Training Centres

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• Direction and supervision of all National Youth Development Team coaches

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• Ongoing review and refinement of the Association’s Coaching Certification Program

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• Close liaison with the National Male and Female Senior Team coaches

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• Close working relationship with Provincial Technical Directors and their staff

Qualifications:

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• Extensive coaching experience at the International level

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• Proven track-record in developing and implementing high-performance technical/coaching programs and long-term planning

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• Previous experience in an instructional/pedagogical technical environment

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• Self-starter with vision and a detailed technical knowledge of the game

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• Team-leader with strong presentational and interpersonal skills

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• CSA ‘A’ Licence or equivalent

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• Capacity to publicly represent the CSA as required

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• Superior communication skills, both written and oral

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• Passionate about the game and its development

The ability to work very flexible hours and to travel extensively is a requirement of this full-time position.

All applications should be addressed to: employment@soccercan.ca

or by mail to:

The Search Committee – Technical Director
The Canadian Soccer Association
237 Metcalfe Street<
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1R2

or by fax to: (613) 237-1516

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS: APRIL 29, 2005

The Association thanks all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.