Pre-Academy Coordinator - CS LaSalle

Pre-Academy U7-U8 Coordinator

About Club Soccer LaSalle

Club Soccer LaSalle is committed to developing its sports project to offer each player and player a structured, coherent, and age-appropriate path, tailored to their age, level, and potential.

The Pre-Academy U7-U8 program is a crucial step in this journey. It aims to provide young players with a stimulating, formative, and age-appropriate environment to foster their development, while gradually preparing them for the next stages of the Club's sports path.

Club Soccer LaSalle is seeking a Pre-Academy U7-U8 Coordinator to ensure the technical and operational coordination of the program.

Under the supervision of the technical director, the selected individual will be responsible for program planning, on-field coaching quality, player tracking, educator support, and overall activity organization.

This position is ideal for a structured, autonomous, and committed individual capable of balancing on-field expertise, pedagogical insight, leadership, and organizational rigor.

Working Conditions

• Part-time position
• On-field and administrative hours are compensated
• Hourly rate determined based on experience and qualifications
• Start date: October 2026
• Work location: Primarily on-field, LaSalle, Montreal
• Key Responsibilities

Technical Planning and Coaching

• Develop and implement the program plan in line with the Club's technical guidelines and methodology.
• Prepare training content and necessary pedagogical tools.
• Lead some sessions and oversee the quality of educators' interventions.
• Ensure the smooth running of sessions, drills, and activities.
• Maintain the Club's technical, pedagogical, and behavioral standards.

Player Development and Tracking

• Regularly monitor players' progress.
• Identify individual needs and progression or advancement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the technical director on player evaluations.
• Formulate recommendations for players' evolution within the Club's sports path.

Educator Coaching

• Participate in educator and assistant recruitment and assignment.
• Supervise, support, and guide the assigned team.
• Promote consistent application of the Club's methodology.
• Organize coordination meetings as needed.
• Compile, verify, and validate worked hours.

Administrative Organization and Management

• Manage and update the program in XPS.
• Plan teams, schedules, and activity logistics.
• Organize the internal league and 5v5 matches.
• Track program-related materials.
• Maintain up-to-date tracking documents and adhere to established deadlines.
• Produce the required reports for the technical director.

Family Communication

• Transmit important program-related information.
• Answer parents' questions clearly and professionally.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Club's guidelines.
• Keep an appropriate follow-up on the program's functioning and players' progress.
• Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

At the end of each cycle or season, the responsible person will contribute to the program's evaluation to identify:

• Players' progress and recommendations for them;
• The program's strengths;
• Elements to improve;
• Adjustments for the next season.

Desired Profile

• Relevant experience in coaching young players, ideally U7 to U9.
• Good understanding of child development and principles of learning adapted to young players.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of educators.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Autonomy, rigor, reliability, and sense of responsibility.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and ensure effective follow-ups.
• Excellent communication skills with players, families, and staff.
• Proficiency in common computer tools.
• Knowledge of XPS, an asset.
• Recognized coach training by Soccer Quebec or Canada Soccer, an asset.
• Desired Qualities

We are looking for a passionate, professional, pedagogical, and structured individual capable of creating a positive environment while maintaining high standards of quality and organization.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit their CV along with a few lines presenting their interest in the position to: Nacim Zakour – Technical Director nacim.zakour@lasallesoccer.ca

Amine Zakour – DTA Soccer de base amine.zakour@lasallesoccer.ca

Subject: Application – Pre-Academy U7-U8 Coordinator