Fulchester United FC - Head Coach Position

Fulchester United FC - Head Coach Position
Position: Head Coach
Team: Fulchester United I

History:
Fulchester United was formed in 2002, when a single men’s team entered SDSA Men’s Division 3. The team finished second in its inaugural season and won the division title in the following outdoor season. Moving up to Division 2, the team performed well and place mid-table in the following two seasons before forming a second Men’s team in the fall of 2005 and adding a Women’s team to the club. Fulchester United I was Men’s division 2 champions in the 2005/2006 indoor season and moved up to Men’s Division 1. The team has finished as runners-up in each of the last two seasons (outdoor and indoor) as well as being runners-up in each of the last two Provincial championships. Our goals for the upcoming season include rebuilding and consolidating our senior Men’s team and formalizing our club structure and policies.

Position Summary:
Fulchester United FC is looking for a head coach for their senior Men’s team. The club is looking to create a more competitive environment for our senior men’s team with a view to eventually forming a Premier Division team for the 2007/2008 indoor season. Any candidate wishing to assist us in fulfilling our goals would become part of an enthusiastic, ambitious team that is ready to face the challenge of taking its soccer more seriously and trying to develop both as players and as a team. The coach will retain athletic discretion in terms of squad selection and preparation, within club guidelines. The club will maintain certain operating principles throughout all levels of play, but will allow as much discretion as possible in this position. The coach will be responsible for organizing and running practices; probably restricted to one per week initially, with additional practices as are practical. The coach will be responsible for running the team during any scheduled games throughout the season and will be responsible for tactical direction etc. March 29, 2007 www.fulchesterunited.com Page 2 This position is unpaid/volunteer-based, but expenses and/or coaching course subsidies could be discussed at the discretion of the Board of Directors if funds became available.

Experience/Qualifications
Applicants must have a proven history of coaching at a minimum of U16/U18 zone
level or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants with current coaching certification. It is desirable, but not essential that applicants hold at least SSA Full Community Coach(Community Coach Senior) level certification, or provincial equivalent. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively and directly with players of all ages, from younger, U18 players through to experienced, senior players. Applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum term of one full season. Applicants should have a broad appreciation of the sport and a desire to develop and promote talent and team work within the squad.

How to Apply
All applications must be received by no later than Wednesday April 6th.
Please submit applications by either of the following methods:
Email to: kbrown@fulchesterunited.com
Mail to:
Kevin Brown
Fulchester United FC
211 Wilkinson Crescent
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 3L8