Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure that pre-season planning activities and outcomes, including team and coach assignment, are accomplished in each age group, as per the WSA's Team Selection policy and that the soccer season commences on time
Oversee the development of the Intramural Program team rosters
Act as a member of the Team Selection and Placement Committee
Organize and run Age Group Coordinator kick-off meeting at the start of the season
Ensure by working with the Director of Facilities that field space is allocated and adequate to accommodate matches and practices
Ensure by working with the Director of Equipment that equipment required for the Intramural Program is available prior to the start of the season
Ensure by working with the Director of Coaching that coach development activities are communicated to and made available to coaches
Coordinate with the Director of Referees to ensure referee assignments are carried out as required
Monitor the progression of the season, ensuring that the age groups operate per the WSA's policies and Age Group Overviews
Ensure that information is passed along in a timely fashion to the Age Group coordinators, and others, as appropriate
Ensure that the club philosophy, divisional approach and important current events are communicated to all Age Group Coordinators for distribution to parents/guardians before the season and during the season as appropriate (Pre-Season "Join Up" letter)
Ensure that end-of-season player evaluations are collected by all age group coordinators and made available to the Team Selection and Placement committee
Recruit Age Group Coordinators for the Intramural Program and present selections to the Nominating Committee
Work with the Age Group Coordinators to facilitate coach recruitment
Ensure that all In-town Program issues are addressed and solved to a satisfactory and timely resolution
Act as contact person for parents who have issues with placement or coaches
Ensure that players are acknowledged for their participation (awards) and, coaches and other key volunteers are recognized for their contributions
Ensure that the In-Town Program continuously improves and evolves to meet the current demands and youth-in-soccer philosophy
Special Knowledge and Skills
Ability to provide direction to others
Ability to mediate
Ability to establish and manage execution of plans
Ability to use sound judgment
Ability to manage and lead meetings
Time Commitment: Generally 4-8 hours per month. 8-10 hours per week during pre-season periods (December-April and June-September).