First Team Assistant Coach – Women's Senior National Team

Position: First Team Assistant Coach – Women's Senior National Team

Reports to: Women's Senior National Team Head Coach

Location: Canada (preferred)

Salary: $105,000 - $155,000

Employment type: Full-time

Vacancy status: Existing Vacancy

OVERVIEW

Canada Soccer is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Women's National Team, to support the Head Coach and technical staff in delivering a high-performance environment through coaching and analysis of the Women's National Team. The role combines tactical insight, player development support, and performance analysis across both camp and non-camp periods. It is preferred that the assistant coach has international Head Coaching or Assistant Coaching experience. The successful candidate will embody Canada Soccer's values, demonstrate leadership within a high-performance environment, and contribute meaningfully to both immediate results and the long-term development of the women's game in Canada.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working Relationships

Collaborates closely with the Head Coach, technical and performance staff, national teams' operations, medical department, and performance specialists within the senior team environment.

Maintains regular communication with Women's Youth National Team staff to ensure alignment with Canada Soccer's playing philosophy and long-term player pathway.

Acts as a key liaison between the Senior National Team and the Talent ID department to ensure continuous tracking, assessment, and progression of emerging players.

Works alongside scouting staff, performance analysts, and the Women's program to ensure a seamless transition of players into the senior environment.

Responsibilities

Support the Head Coach in planning, implementing, and evaluating all technical and tactical aspects of Senior National Team camps, matches, and international competitions.

Contribute to match preparation, opponent analysis, training design, and in-game management.

Lead designated technical, tactical, and unit-based responsibilities, including positional units and individual development plans for senior athletes, as assigned by the Head Coach.

Provide detailed player assessments to support squad selection, long-term succession planning, and integration of youth national team players.

Collaborate with the Talent ID department and youth national team staff to monitor high-potential players and ensure clarity in progression from U17, U20, and emerging talent pools into the senior environment.

Support the integration and onboarding of transitioning youth national team players into the senior team culture and performance standards.

Contribute to fostering a high-performance, accountable, and athlete-centered team environment that balances competitive excellence with long-term sustainability.

Support coach development initiatives internally within Canada Soccer, as required.

Represent the Senior Women's National Team internally and externally as delegated by the Head Coach and sporting leadership.

Support strategic squad planning, succession planning, and long-term roster construction in alignment with the national playing philosophy.

Serve as acting Head Coach when required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Pro coaching license preferred, or National A License (or equivalent international certification).

Strong understanding of football tactics, game principles, and match preparation.

Experience with video software (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout, Sportscode) and match analysis tools/software.

Demonstrated ability to translate analysis into clear coaching messages.

Experience coaching in elite senior or professional soccer environments (preferably women's soccer and/or international level).

Strong understanding of long-term player development and national team pathway alignment.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary staff environment while assuming significant responsibility and initiative.

Ability to travel nationally and internationally and to work flexible hours outside standard business schedules; expect approximately 90–100 travel days per year, with increased travel during senior final tournament years (e.g., World Cups and/or Olympic competitions).

Professional or international coaching experience and advanced coaching licenses are considered an asset.

Bilingual (English/French) preferred; additional languages considered an asset.

Legally authorized to work in Canada.

A current and valid police background check and Safe Sport Roster certification are required.

Why Join Canada Soccer?

As the governing body for the sport in Canada, Canada Soccer is entering one of the most exciting periods in its history — with the FIFA World Cup 26™ on home soil and a growing national passion for the game. Joining our team means helping shape the next era of soccer in Canada and inspiring a nation united by the world's game.

Please submit your résumé, cover letter and expected salary expectations before May 3, 2026. Please note that only those candidates selected for a potential interview will be contacted.

Canada Soccer is the official governing body for soccer in Canada. In partnership with its members, Canada Soccer promotes the growth and development of soccer in Canada, from grassroots to high performance, and on a national scale. Soccer is the largest participatory sport in Canada and is considered the fastest growing sport in the country. There are nearly 1,000,000 registered Canada Soccer active participants in Canada within 1,200 clubs that operate in 13 provincial/territorial member associations.

Our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. Canada Soccer believes that a diverse team strengthens our organization. Canada Soccer provides equal opportunity for all applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences pardoned or suspended, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law. Self-identification by candidates in the process is completely voluntary. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.