Fredericton District Soccer Association Registration – FDSA Online Registration — by PowerUp Sports

It’s time to recognize those who’ve made this season unforgettable. 

We encourage all members of our FDSA community—players, parents, coaches—to submit nominations. Feel free to submit multiple nominations using the online form. https://forms.office.com/r/CRVKuHG2VY

Written submissions may be sent via email to Lisa at secretary@fdsa.org by September 27, 2024.

Winners will be announced at our 2024 Awards Gala!  

Honouring Matt Sloan’s Legacy

Are you a graduating FDSA member who’s made a positive impact on the soccer community? Apply for the Matt Sloan Memorial Bursary and be recognized for your dedication and personal growth.

Recipient will be announced at our 2024 Awards Gala! 

 

Please find below the U13 Foundations Tryout schedule. There are still spots remaining so registration is still open! For any questions or concerns please reach out to info@fdsa.org.

Technical Programs Manager

Fredericton District Soccer Association

Fredericton, NB

The Fredericton District Soccer Association is a non-profit soccer club in Fredericton, NB. Our mission is to provide all players in our community the opportunity to reach their full potential as people and soccer players through a positive soccer experience.

Position Overview

FDSA is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time, permanent position of Technical Programs Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Technical Programs Manager will oversee the coordination and operation management of all FDSA soccer programs in alignment with the club’s technical plan and the vision, mission, and values of the club. The position will support the Director of Soccer Development with effective delivery of on-field activities and programs, and coach recruitment and development.

The Technical Programs Manager will provide support on administrative operations such as managing the technical budget, inventory, field and facility operations, volunteer resources, and information sessions on FDSA programs.

The successful candidate must have a passion for working with volunteers and supporting youth sport.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Programming and Technical Leadership

• Coaching and leading grassroots programming (target age 7-12 years old), with a key focus on managing technical coaches and the association’s Skills Centre programs
• Contributing to the growth of the long-term revenue of the club by expanding and improving the performance of our programs, camps, clinics, etc.
• Creating program schedules and coordinating necessary facilities to achieve the club’s mission and goals
• Establishing a technical budget required to support FDSA programs
• Coordinating and managing club inventory and identifying necessary purchases aligned to the club’s technical budget
• Assessing and supporting educational requirements for all club staff and volunteers
• Collaborating with and supporting the Director of Soccer Development on all relevant projects as assigned

Personnel Management

• Recruiting and training program specific technical coaches
• Supporting the delivery of FDSA programs by supporting and mentoring club coaches
• Assisting with the recruitment and overseeing the work of soccer program summer students
• Working in conjunction with the Executive Director to implement a strategy to leverage existing volunteer resources to achieve club mission and goals
• Implementing and managing a strategy to ensure all volunteers are aware of and are meeting FDSA club policies

Club Outreach

• Supporting the coordination and execution (in collaboration with FDSA staff) of club events including annual events such as jamborees, soccer day, award galas, and tournaments
• Supporting the Executive Director and Director of Soccer Development with any important information that should be communicated to members in official club communications

Other duties as established in conjunction with the Executive Director, the Director of Soccer Development, and the Board of Directors may also become required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong technical soccer knowledge and coaching experience
• Preferred certification of a B License
• Experience working with youth soccer programs
• Experience training, mentoring, and/or managing coaches and/or volunteers

Asset:

• Child or Youth License
• NCCP Coach Developer training

Essential Skills:

The Technical Programs Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, coaches and volunteers.
• Communicating Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Leading People: Success in recruiting, developing, managing, and retaining volunteers and staff.
• Planning and Organizing: Planning and execution or programs, organizing events and evaluating outcomes for ongoing improvement and efficiencies. Organizing and managing inventory.
• Mission and Values: Highly ethical character with personal integrity. Be passionate about FDSA’s mission and live the values, ensuring they are consistently present throughout the Club’s programs. Ability to align staff and volunteers with the Club values.

Details

Working Conditions:

• Flexible office hours to offset evening and weekend on-field activities
• Shared responsibility for a clean, organized, and respectful work environment
• Full time, year-round position

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary will be commensurate with experience within the current job market. A competitive benefit package will also be included.

To apply:

Please apply with a cover letter and resume by email to: secretary@fdsa.org by May 1^st, 2024.

The FDSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Phase 1 Age Cohorts – April 8th-14th:

• Players have 4 training sessions over a week with their birth year cohort
• During this time players have the chance to get comfortable being back on the field and reconnected with all players of the same age
• FDSA Staff Coaches lead these 4 training sessions whilst team head coaches and assistant coaches observe
  
  Phase 2 Team Specific – April 15th-21st:
  
  
• For the Rest of tryouts Team coaches will lead sessions with FDSA staff coaches observing and supporting
• After observation during Phase 1 age cohorts, the coaches will place players who qualify in tryout groups for specific teams based on player registration
• For Premiership players, coaches will assign players with appropriate ability in those tryout groups
  
  Phase 3 Team Selection – April 22nd-26th
  
  
• Team Coaches and FDSA Staff coaches will work together to finalize and select team rosters for the season
• Team coaches will announce final summer 2024 rosters after April 21st
  

Why update the tryout process?

• Greater connection between premiership & Division 1 players and coaches, which can increase player movement fluidity during the season
• More opportunity for evaluation of teams and overall player placement
• Selection remains open & transparent, and continues to allow players to select which levels they want to be considered for

For registration support of more information please contact info@fdsa.org