ABOUT NUTMEG

NUTMEG (www.nutmegsoccer.org) is a volunteer-run, incorporated not-for-profit organization which provides free soccer and educational programs for children of any gender in Toronto. Our programming is based on our core values of friendship, fun, respect, equity, education and teamwork. We currently offer three sessions per week: one all-girls 6 to 12 year old on Mondays (6-7:30pm), and two all-genders 6 to 12 year old on Fridays (6-7pm and then 7-8pm).

POSITION SUMMARY

Coaches will be responsible for delivering the program, supported and empowered by the head coaches. This will include:

• proactively engaging the kids,
  
• demonstrating and running drills,
• managing behaviour throughout the session,
• managing the scrimmages while the head coaches circulate.

The aim of the program is to learn new soccer skills, while instilling confidence and discipline in the kids to achieve their goals. Our sessions will include the following: welcome, warm-up, stretching, soccer drills, educational component, scrimmage, and wrap up at the end.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrive on time at the session by at least 6:00 pm sharp on session nights. Help the head coach set up the session, pass the ball around and engage with the kids. Be punctual and be ready to get engaged!
• Identify the skills, talents, needs, and interests of the players. This program will be very dependent on coaches building strong relationships with the kids.
• Communicate with volunteer coordinator, head coaches, and program coordinator via Slack* to confirm details prior to sessions and 5 minute debrief after sessions.

*It’s OK if you are new to Slack or have never used it before! We will onboard you to this tool and make sure you are comfortable with it before the program begins!

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for confident and engaging coaches who will motivate and inspire kids through their tact, skill, patience, and engagement strategies. We are looking for leaders who will adapt their facilitation and coaching styles depending on their individual players. We are looking for both introverts and extroverts - the main point is that you can connect with kids effectively.

We aim to build strong relationships with participants and their parents/guardians, and we strive to have a positive impact on the communities we serve. Coaches are the role models for our participants and we expect coaches to lead by example, and to follow our internal guidelines (https://nutmegsoccer.org/coaches_handbook/)

REQUIREMENTS

• Being enthusiastic about NUTMEG programs and punctual to scheduled shifts
  
• You like working with children
• You like giving back to the community
• You agree to apply for a police check (NUTMEG help with the application and will cover the cost)

BONUS POINTS IF...

• You have coaching experience, or you are a soccer player
• You see yourself as a lifelong teacher, coach, and/or mentor and feel you have a calling to positively impact youth
• You see coaching as part of your career development
• You have First Aid training

COMMITMENT

• We expect  commitment for at least 3 months, one day per week or bi-weekly. Our winter program runs early January to late April (indoors). Our summer program runs early June to late August (outdoors). 
• Coaches are expected to arrive by at least 6 PM and leave at 8 PM
• Communicate via Slack (~0.5 hr scattered per week).
• All coaches are required to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check from the police. This is mandatory and non-negotiable. The cost will be covered by NUTMEG.

BENEFITS & TRAINING

• Excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience in a very dynamic role and grow within our organization.
• NUTMEG will do its best to facilitate internal training and, budget permitting will cover costs of external training for new coaches, like High Five, NCCP, First Aid, etc.
• You will also have the chance to interact with our partners, guest speakers, and Board of Directors.
• Joining the NUTMEG team!! We are a volunteer run organization of 30+ strong. We are a diverse group that hails from many parts of the world who all share a love of soccer. Come meet new friends and potential new teammates!