For Immediate Release 

November 3, 2025

Football Ontario Accepting Mentee Coach Applications for Team Ontario U18 Male Tackle Program

Football Ontario Looks to Hire Coaching Staff for Program

Hamilton, Ontario – Football Ontario is now accepting applications for a Mentee Coach with the Team Ontario U18 Male Tackle Program for the 2026 season.

A mentee coach refers to a less experienced coach aiming to get experience at the provincial/national level. The applicant must coach athletes between the ages of 12-18 and cannot currently be coaching at the CJFL or U Sports level. 

All applicants must be at least 18 years or older as of January 1, 2026.

• Job Title: Male Tackle Under 18 Mentee Coach
• Applications Open: November 3, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 13, 2025
• Start Date: December 1, 2025

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

Table of Contents

1. Being a Great Teammate
2. Required Certifications
3. Coach Roles & Responsibilities
4. Application Requirements

1. 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):

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

2. Required Certifications

Applicants must provide proof of the following:

• Completed Criminal Background Check + Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Required NCCP certifications:

Making Ethical Decisions	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#MED-E
Safe Contact 2.0	https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#FB-SCR-EN
Making Head-Way in Sport	https://coach.ca/module/nccp-making-head-way-sport
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

• Note: Safe Contact Training (in-person or virtual) is required; if past the five-year expiry date, then SC 2.0 Refresher is sufficient.

Asset NCCP courses (recommended but not mandatory):

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

3. Coach Roles & Responsibilities

Administration

• Maintain accurate player and coach contact information
• Distribute Football Ontario communications as needed

Communication

• Coordinate with parents, players, and staff on scheduling and updates
• Use consistent communication platforms (e.g., TeamLinkt, WhatsApp)
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and General Manager on completing any Football Ontario documentation

High-Performance Pathway

• Develop practice and training plans alongside Head Coach for tryouts, ID camps, and training camps
• Work with rest of staff to promote events, recruit athletes, and structure development pathways
• Attend in-person events throughout tenure (tentative dates and locations for 2026)
  • ID Camps/Dev Camps
    • Southern ID Camp: January 10 or 11, 2026
    • GTA ID Camp: January 18, 2026
    • Eastern ID Camp: February 15, 2026
    • Northern ID Camp: February 21, 2026
    • Development Camp: April 11 and 12, 2026

RedBlack Weekend (May 2-3, 2026)

• Collaborate with Coaching Staff to make Team Red/Black Selections
• Supporting with the supervision of players throughout the weekend

Canada Cup/Training Camp (July, 2026)

• During the tournament, maintain communication with parents (through WhatsApp, Teamlinkt or email)
• Support with the supervision of players
  • Make sure players are supervised going to team meals, taping/therapy rooms for the first 2 days of the tournament, to make sure they know where to go
  • Nightly room check 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 it’s an emergency
• Work with GM/HC to coordinate meeting times
• Assist with creation of detailed practice plan for practices

4. Application Requirements

To be considered for the position, applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume including contact information for 3 references
3. Record of NCCP Coach Requirements completed to date
4. One reference letter highlighting why they would be the ideal candidate for the coaching position they are seeking.
   • This can include:
     1. Leadership qualities and characteristics
     2. Unique and specific skills that could enhance the U18 staff
     3. Lived experience up to this point

Disclaimer: If, for any reason, an applicant is unable to provide documentation, they must communicate this to Football Ontario via email before the application deadline.

Please send applications to:
📧 jtsui@footballontario.net
📧 tmcnicholl@footballontario.net

Applications will be accepted from November 3, 2025 until November 13, 2025.

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.netABOUT 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