For Immediate Release 

September 18, 2023

Football Ontario Seeking a Head Coach for the Male’s U14 Team Ontario Tackle Program

Football Ontario Thanks Dan Legros for his Time Leading the Program

Hamilton, Ontario – Dan Legros has finished his term as the Head Coach of the U14 Team Ontario Male Tackle Program. Football Ontario would like to thank Coach Dan and his staff for all of their hard work and dedication that he put into the program over the past few years. The U14 Team Ontario Program would not be where it is today without Coach Dan and the organization is incredibly thankful for all of his efforts.

Dan has set the program on the right track and the organization hopes to see the success and growth  of the program continue into the future.

The organization is now currently accepting applications for the head coaching role with the U14 Male’s Team Ontario tackle football team.

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Job Title: Male Tackle Under 14 Tackle Head Coach

Application Deadline: October 2nd

Starting Date: October 31st 

Football Ontario is #ALLIN. We are committed to celebrating inclusion and diversity in our hiring practices, and promoting these values daily. We support equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEING A GREAT TEAMMATE

“Great leaders only preach what they are willing to consistently practice themselves”

Guidelines for Being a Great Teammate (Coach, Parent, Athlete):

1. I am practicing PATIENCE and UNDERSTANDING with others. 
2. I am only offering words of ENCOURAGEMENT with others.
3. I am giving others my best ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM.
4. I am open to DIVERSITY of thought. 
5. I am RESPECTING the 24-hour rule before sending an email or posting on social media.

HEAD COACH CERTIFICATIONS

1. CERTIFICATIONS
2. *Applicants must have a completed Criminal Background Check + Vulnerable Sector Screening. 

2. Required NCCP Courses:

Course	Link To Course
Making Ethical Decisions Evaluation	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#MED-E
Safe Contact 2.0 Refresher	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#FB-SCR-EN
Making Head Way in Football	https://coach.ca/nccp-making-head-way-football
Anti- Racism in Coaching	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#ARIC-E
Safe Sport	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#SS
Understanding the Rule of Two	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#URT-E

3. Suggested NCCP Courses:

The following courses are not required but are considered assets to applicants for Football Ontario’s High Performance programs: 

Course	Link To Course
Mental Health in Sport	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#MHIS-E
Managing Conflict	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#MC-E
Creating a Positive Sport Environment	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#CPSE-E

HEAD COACH ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  ADMINISTRATION
2. Support GM to maintain up-to-date player and coach contact information, distribute Football Ontario communications and encourage coaching staff to read/ sign off on documents

2. COMMUNICATION

1. Communicate meetings and important dates with the team (parents, coaching staff, players)

• Suggestion: Choose a form of communication that you will use consistently (e.g., TeamLinkt, WhatsApp)
• Work with GM to create a working document with questions for Football Ontario

2. Outreach/ communication with community partners to recruit volunteers for events and sponsors
3. Promote events (ID Camps, recruitment opportunities) through social media to drive registration and player participation

3. HIGH PERFORMANCE PATHWAY

1. Working with coaching support staff, create a practice plan for ID Camps, Development Camp and Training Camp to share in advance and assign roles to coaching staff

2. Help to organize and attend virtual sessions/ meetings  (e.g., positional meetings are at the discretion of HC)

1. Attend all in-person events (tentative dates and locations for 2024): 
   • ID Camps:
     • Southern Ontario ID Camp: January 13/14
     • GTA ID Camp: January 27/ 28 OR February 3/ 4
     • Eastern ID Camp: February 24/25
     • Northern ID Camp: Date TBD
   • Development Camps:
     • Hamilton Development Camp: April 6/7

• GTA Development Camp: April 13/14
• Red Black Weekend: London, May 10-12

4. RED BLACK WEEKEND

1. Collaborate with Coaching Staff to make Team Red/ Black selections

2. Maintain communication with parents (through WhatApp, TeamLinkt or email)

3. Support coaching staff with supervision of players throughout the weekend

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume with a cover letter as well as three letters of reference (including a supervisor/manager of the team of your current position) and a copy of Criminal Background Check and NCCP certification to:

Email: jtsui@footballontario.net

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 FOR MORE INFORMATION:

www.footballontario.net
ABOUT FOOTBALL ONTARIO: Football Ontario is the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. Football Ontario is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: footballontario.net