For Immediate Release 

September 22, 2025

Football Ontario Accepting Assistant Coach Applications for Team Ontario U16 Male Tackle Program

Football Ontario Looks to Hire Coaching Staff for Program

Hamilton, Ontario – Football Ontario is now accepting applications for a variety of positions with the Team Ontario U16 Male Tackle Program for the 2026 season.

The organization will be looking to hire multiple coordinators and a variety of assistant/positional coaches

• Job Title: Male Tackle Under 16 Coach
• Applications Open: September 22, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 6, 2025
• Start Date: November 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 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

• 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 24, 2026
    • Eastern ID Camp: February 7 or 8, 2026
    • Northern ID Camp: February 21 or 22, 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

Eastern Challenge/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 – please indicate what coaching position you would like to apply for. Please also list a secondary coaching position if you would like to be considered for more than one position on staff.
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 U16 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
📧 sponsorship@footballontario.net
📧 tmcnicholl@footballontario.net

Applications will be accepted from September 22, 2025 until October 6, 2025.

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