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Technical Director
Richmond FC (formerly Richmond Youth Soccer Association, RYSA) has an immediate vacancy for the full
time position of Technical Director within the Soccer Club. The successful candidate will have a
National B Licence or equivalent and must be qualified to deliver BC Soccer coaching certification
courses for LTPD Stages 1 – 3. In addition strong administrative and interpersonal skills along with good
writing and oral presentation skills are necessary. A proven track record in the development of grass
root and competitive soccer programs is required. Hours of work is 40 hours per week but is not
determined by a standard workweek or workday arrangement. The position responsibilities and duties
will require flexible workweek or workday arrangements to achieve the desired goals and objectives of
the position. A position Description will be made available to candidates prior to interview.
The successful candidate will have a valid driver’s licence and will have successfully passed a criminal
record check. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidate should
forward their resume, salary expectations and references to: [email protected]
Position Description
Technical Director Richmond FC
Responsible to:
The Technical Director reports directly to the Chair of Richmond FC (formerly the Richmond Youth
Soccer Association, RYSA) and in his/her absence their designate(s) and is accountable to the Board of
Directors of the Richmond FC.
Responsible for:
Responsible for the day to day activities of the Richmond FC coach development curriculum, the player
development training programs and associated delivery and administrative functions of those programs.
Particular focus will be the development of the Long Term Player Development Program (LTPD)
stages 1 - 3
Team Based, Fall/Winter
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LTPD Stage 1, Active Start (U4-U6)
LTPD Stage 2, FUNdamentals (U6-U9)
LTPD stage 3, Learning to train (U9-U12)
Curriculum Guidance and Future Curriculum Development for the age groups:
 U13-U18 Non-Selects (house and Bronze) program
 U13-U18 Select (Gold and Silver) program
 U13-U18 Metro program
Team Based, Spring/Summer
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Program Rationale
Content (including tournament selection and street soccer)
Administration
Non-Team Based
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Fall/Winter Academy
o Outfield players (U8-U11)
o Goalkeeper (proto, intermediate, senior/advanced)
Spring/Summer academy
o Development of a sustainable academy that meshes with Richmond FC development
goals and current summer academy providers (e.g. Mike Quinn Soccer School)
Program Delivery
Direct delivery (in which the Technical director is the coach – including Master Coach)
Technical director is required to:
 Fully attend at LTPD stages 1-3 (U5 to U10) sessions and related Saturday morning programming
 Provide part-time team coaching at transitional levels (U11-U13)
 Provide some team based spring/summer program coaching
 Provide some fall/winter academy coaching
 Provide most spring/summer academy coaching
 Balance of the coaching provided by “professional” coaches and volunteers
Strategic Priorities
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Growth and strengthening of membership, by ensuring the organization is responsive to
community requirements and professional in its delivery of programs
Consistently exemplify the governing, principles of professional leadership, passionate service
and progressive collaboration on behalf of Richmond FC, demonstrating integrity and ethical
standards
Coach Development Program
Formal Coaching Development
 Arranging and regularising BC Soccer coaching certification courses
 Delivery of most BC Soccer coaching certification courses
Informal Coaching Development
 Regularly provide coaching information to coaches
 Arrange periodic coaches meeting on specific topics (emphasis on LTPD Stages 1-3)
 Early identification and grooming of key prospective volunteer coaches
Assessments
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Prepare annual “try-out” calendar
Working with Richmond FC Administrator, principally responsible for:
o On-going assessment identifying younger players (particularly U7-U9) who might be
ready for a different level and/or participate in academy program
o On-going assessments and “try-outs” assessments for transitional levels U11 “Selects”,
U12 Gold and Silver, U13 Metro, Gold and Silver
Working with the Richmond FC Administrator, age group coordinators and applicable Richmond
FC professional coaches, the coordination and delivery of the balance of the Richmond FC
selected team selection
Administration
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Together with applicable age group coordinator, addressing training and development related
issues as they may arise
Annual preparation of the training and development program for Training and Development
Committee approval
Annual preparation of the Training and Development Financial Budget for board approval
Annually at the end of each season, prepare a training and development report
Monitoring budget, reviewing and recommending approval of professional coaching invoices
Attending Training and Development Committee meetings and periodic board meetings
Interface with other organizations:
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Richmond Girls Soccer Association (RGSA)- for program coordination of common programming
(e.g. Sunday morning skills, goalkeeper sessions) and possible use of common coaching
resources
Richmond Olympic Oval -for specialized fitness/physical literacy programming
Fusion FC -for program coordination and player/parent information (particularly at intake U12U13 year) and possible use of common coaching resources. This function is coordinated with
Richmond FC member of Fusion FC Board
BC Soccer -for coaching certification courses, LTPD direction and implementation and Best
Practices and attending technical meetings as required
Universities and Colleges, the ``Graduates`` and other senior organization/teams to provide
information on opportunities for graduating players