First Team Assistant Coach – Women’s Senior National Team / Entraîneur adjoint de la première équipe – Équipe nationale senior féminine

Canada Soccer

10d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

International Head Coaching or Assistant Coaching experience is preferred.
Additional languages considered an asset.

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.