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T O P I C R E V I E W
Karl
Posted - Mar 31 2005 : 11:22:41 AM CANADIAN SOCCER ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL DIRECTOR POSITION
The Canadian Soccer Association, which was founded in 1912 and has over 826,000 registered players and over 70,000 registered coaches, is seeking a Technical Director who will provide the leadership and dynamism necessary to take the Association's Technical Program to a new level of success. Principal responsibilities:
* Overall development and direction of the Association's Technical Program, including the preparation and maintenance of a 5-year plan to achieve the Program's objectives * Player and Coaching development at all levels * Direction and supervision of all National Training Centres * Direction and supervision of all National Youth Development Team coaches * Ongoing review and refinement of the Association's Coaching Certification Program * Close liaison with the National Male and Female Senior Team coaches * Close working relationship with Provincial Technical Directors and their staff
Candidate Specifications:
* Extensive coaching experience at the International level * Proven track-record in developing and implementing high-performance technical/coaching programs and long-term planning * Previous experience in an instructional/pedagogical technical environment * Self-starter with vision and a detailed technical knowledge of the game * Team-leader with strong presentational and interpersonal skills * CSA ‘A' Licence or equivalent * Capacity to publicly represent the CSA as required * Superior communication skills, both written and oral * Passionate about the game and its development
The ability to work very flexible hours and to travel extensively is a requirement of this full-time position.