Academy Assistant Coach - U16 (Part-Time)

The Assistant Coach provides on and off-field coaching support to the Vancouver Rise Academy U16 team. Working under the direction of the U16 Head Coach and Academy Technical Director, the role contributes to the planning and delivery of a professional, player-centered training and development environment aligned with the Academy curriculum, coaching methodology, technical standards, and player development objectives.

Team Delivery

• Support the U16 Head Coach in the planning, implementation, ensuring alignment with the Academy curriculum, coaching methodology, and player development objectives.

• Assist in the design and delivery of team, unit, and individual training sessions, contributing to a professional daily training environment.

• Provide on-field coaching support across all training activities, including individual, unit, team, and high-potential player sessions.

• Support all technical aspects of match preparation and match-day delivery, including planning, coaching responsibilities, and post-match review processes.

• Attend all training sessions, matches, competitions, and team travel as required.

• Assist with or lead sessions for other Academy age groups as required to support consistency and alignment across the Academy.

• Support the U16 Head Coach with the preparation and delivery of technical information and team resources.

Player Development & Evaluation

• Support the U16 Head Coach in the planning and delivery of individual, unit, and team development meetings, contributing to a consistent and player-centered development environment.

• Provide on-field support for individual player development and the implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

• Assist players with IDP tracking and provide feedback to the U16 Head Coach and Academy Technical Director as required.

• Assist with the monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of player progress, including the preparation of written player evaluations during scheduled evaluation periods.

• Attend and support the delivery of formal player evaluation and review meetings.

• Support team and individual performance analysis by preparing and presenting video analysis, technical feedback, and other development resources to inform player learning and team performance.

Talent Identification

• Assist with Girls Elite Academy scouting at scheduled scouting events.

• Support talent identification activities, including trial weeks, Talent ID Camps, and other recruitment events.

• Complete and maintain scouting reports as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend Academy and Club staff meetings as required.

• Participate in staff development activities and Academy planning sessions.

• Represent Vancouver Rise FC Academy professionally at Club, League, and community events.

• Foster positive and professional relationships with players, families, clubs, and key external stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with Academy coaching and support staff to promote an integrated player development environment.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Ability and authorization to travel within Canada and internationally, as needed

• Flexible schedule to accommodate training, matches and other events as needed

• Minimum CSA C License required, CSA B License preferred (or internationally recognized equivalent)