Technical Director

**About McKenzie United Soccer Club** McKenzie United Soccer Club is a premier youth soccer organization based in Calgary, Alberta, dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of the game. We provide accessible, highquality soccer programming for players of all ages and abilities—from grassroots and community levels to high-performance competitive streams. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and development-focused environment for our players, coaches, and community. **Position Overview** We are seeking an innovative, strategic, and passionate Technical Director to lead the football philosophy and technical vision of our club. The Technical Director will be responsible for leading the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of all player and coach development programs. Crucially, this role is designed to ensure strict compliance with Canada Soccer’s Club Licensing Program. The Technical Director will spearhead our technical alignment with the Canada Soccer Youth Club Licence standards, working closely with Alberta Soccer and the Calgary Minor Soccer Association (CMSA) to maintain the highest level of organizational and technical excellence. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Club Licensing & Technical Leadership * Serve as the primary technical lead accountable for maintaining and exceeding the standards required for the Canada Soccer Youth Club Licence (National or Provincial level). * Develop, document, and execute a comprehensive Technical Plan that fully aligns with Canada Soccer’s Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) framework and Youth Licence criteria. * Act as the primary technical liaison between McKenzie United, CMSA, Alberta Soccer, and Canada Soccer regarding licensing audits, compliance, and technical updates. * Work collaboratively with operational leadership and the Board of Directors to develop and manage the annual technical budget. 2. Coach Development & Education * Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Coach Development Plan for both volunteer (grassroots) and paid competitive coaches, as mandated by the Youth Club Licence. * Provide regular on-field and off-field mentorship, formal evaluations, and documented feedback to coaching staff. * Facilitate internal coaching clinics, workshops, and technical meetings. * Ensure all coaches meet the minimum certification requirements mandated by Canada Soccer and Alberta Soccer, and actively mentor coaches through the provincial and national licensing pathways, via direct oversight, or management of phase leads. 3. Player Development & Programming * Oversee the creation and execution of McKenzie United’s technical curriculum across all age groups and skill levels, ensuring specialized focus on the developmental phases outlined in the Youth Club Licence. * Maintain collaboration with our partner, Valencia CF Canada on Coach Education and player pathways. * Organize and lead the player evaluation and team placement process for indoor and outdoor seasons, ensuring a f