For Immediate Release 

September 26, 2023

Football Ontario Seeking to Hire Four Head Coach/GM’s for the Team Ontario Male Flag Program

Football Ontario Seeking Head Coaches at the U14, U16, U18, and 18 Levels

Hamilton, Ontario – After a successful 2023 season, Football Ontario is looking forward to another successful High-Performance Year in 2024.

Football Ontario is currently seeking to fill four Head Coach/General Manager roles with the Team Ontario Male Flag Program.

The Age Categories the organization is accepting applications for in 2024 are listed below:

U14 (2011-2012)

U16 (2009-2010)

U18 (2007-2008)

18 (2006)

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Job Titles: U14 Male Flag Head Coach/General Manager

      U16 Male Flag Head Coach/General Manager

      U18 Male Flag Head Coach/General Manager

      18 Male Flag Head Coach/General Manager

Application Deadline: October 9th

Starting Date: November 1st 

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEING A GREAT TEAMMATE

COACH REQUIREMENTS

1. CERTIFICATIONS

2. ADMINISTRATION

3. COMMUNICATION

4. HIGH PERFORMANCE PATHWAY

5. NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

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.

COACH REQUIREMENTS

Coaches are expected to collaborate and divide the responsibilities to complete all tasks as required.

1. CERTIFICATIONS

1. *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
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
Empowering Girls through Positive Coaching	https://womenandsport.ca/learning-opportunities/webinars/empowering-girls-through-positive-coaching/

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
Gender Equity LENS	https://womenandsport.ca/learning-opportunities/e-learning/gender-equity-lens/

2. ADMINISTRATION

1. Keeping a list of player contact information, collected from interest forms, recruitment events and ID Camps. Included in this information should be:

• Football Ontario Numbers, Sizes, Positions, Full name (for Team O travel purposes), Parent contact information

2. Keep a list of coaching staff contact information

3. COMMUNICATION

1. Create and implement a clear line of communication for the coaching staff (e.g., WhatsApp) to share information between Football Ontario and the team’s parents, players and coaches

• Weekly communication/ updates with Football Ontario staff to identify concerns, questions
• Share Football Ontario documents with team (ensure players, parents and coaches have access)
  • Provide key points and summaries of documents (e.g., Event Technical Packages) for staff to review and ensure staff signs off on communication to acknowledge receipt

2. Promote events (ID Camps, recruitment opportunities) through social media to drive registration and player participation

4. HIGH PERFORMANCE PATHWAY

1. Create practice plan for ID Camps, Development Camp/ Training Camp
2. Organize and attend virtual meetings and/ or in-person practices as required
3. Consult with Football Ontario to register team in tournaments outside of Football Canada events
4. Attend all in-person events (tentative dates and locations for 2023- 2024): 
   • ID Camps:
     • Hamilton: November 2023
     • Kingston: November 2023 
     • Toronto: December 16 or 17 2023 
   • Training Camp: June 2024
   • National Tournament: Within first two weeks of June 2024 

5. NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

1. Maintain communication with parents (through WhatApp, TeamLinkt or email)
2. Support coaching staff with supervision of players

• Make sure players are supervised going to team meals, taping/ therapy rooms
  • Ensure players travel in groups (buddy system) when on campus
• Nightly room checks to follow curfew
  • Note: knock at the door to remind players to go to bed in their respective rooms. You are not expected to enter their rooms unless there is an emergency.

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: etodd@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