Kitchener TFC Competitive Programs Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Competitive Programs Coordinator will be the administrative/operational
lead for the Club’s competitive programs, while supporting program growth, and
providing excellent customer service to the competitive categories.
Activities & Duties:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for competitive program inquiries, delivering timely, professional, and customer-focused communication.
- Perform general administrative duties, including verification and tracking of coaching certifications and requirements, onboarding volunteer coaches, and approving required documentation and forms.
- Manage the setup and maintenance of registration systems and operational processes within our registration platform.
- Coordinate and manage field bookings for competitive home games, festivals, and game reschedules.
- Coordinate and manage field bookings for and schedule Academy practices.
- Plan and execute Academy and Rep grassroots trials and competitive tryouts.
- Administer the setup and hosting of Ontario Soccer coaching clinics.
- Collaborate with Club Technical Staff to support the recruitment and hiring of volunteer coaches.
- Provide leadership and support to competitive program volunteers, including managing conflict resolution processes when required.
- Facilitate team official meetings to communicate key updates and operational information.
- Liaise with Club Engagement staff regarding program documents, forms, and promotional initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with Finance on annual budget planning and tracking.
- Represent the Club at League and District meetings, as well as discipline hearings.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Ontario Soccer and Canada Soccer policies, guidelines, and operational procedures.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant programming or administrative experience within a youth sport or recreation environment.
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Soccer landscape, systems, and governance structure.
- Previous soccer playing experience is considered an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience with conflict resolution and mediation, including handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google products; experience with program management software (Power Up) is an asset.
Reporting & Collaboration:
This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works collaboratively with key staff members, including Office Staff, the Club Head Coach, and the Assistant Academy Director.
Working Environment:
This role is primarily office-based, with standard working hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Due to the nature of the position, occasional evening and weekend availability is required to support program operations and events.
Compensation:
Salary range: $42,000–$47,000 annually. Enrollment in the Club’s benefits package will be available following the successful completion of a probationary period.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a résumé and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience via email to ed@kitchenertfc.com. Please use the following subject line format:
First Name – Last Name, Competitive Coordinator
Applications will be accepted until February 22, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.