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Soccer Director - Early Childhood Sports Daycare - 19406
Job Description
Contact – Dave Banns via dbanns@theheadhunters.ca or 604.351.6753
Do you love soccer and working with kids? If so, read on… The Headhunters Recruitment have partnered with a brand-new, sport-based daycare in a state-of-the-art facility in Greater Vancouver to find an energetic and experienced Soccer Director to lead their early childhood programs (ages 1–5).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong soccer background—whether as a player or coach—who’s passionate about inspiring the next generation through play, movement, and fun.
Soccer Director responsibilities:
- Develop and lead engaging soccer & movement sessions for toddlers and preschoolers
- Work alongside early childhood educators to create a fun, safe learning environment
- Support children’s physical and social development through sport
- Mentor junior activity staff
- Build positive relationships with families and the local community
- Help shape a completely new program from the ground up
- Has 10+ years of experience playing high level soccer (playing and/or coaching)
- Has 5+ years in a soccer coaching capacity
- Loves working with young children and understand their unique needs
- Is energetic, creative, and a strong communicator
- Appreciates a flexible full-time job that pairs well with evening/weekend coaching
- Is eager to be part of an innovative, mission-driven childcare program
- Note: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Designation an asset
- Competitive salary ($60,000-$90,000) + bonus + benefits
- A brand-new facility with top-tier sports and childcare infrastructure
- Weekday hours (Monday to Friday – 9am-5pm) that support your weekend coaching or personal life
- A chance to be the face of something fresh, fun, and impactful
Meet Your Recruiter
Dave Banns
MBA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Engineering & Operations
As Principal, Dave builds and maintains relationships with our partners. Drawing on over two decades of global recruitment and business development experience, his market knowledge is an invaluable resource to organizations of all sizes. Dave has ambitious goals to work collaboratively with current and new clients to develop cutting-edge, proactive workforce solutions. He has a proven record of exceeding clients’ expectations and cultivating sustainable and mutually-beneficial partnerships.
Dave is also a specialized and consultative recruiter with a focus in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Operations positions. He has a reputation among his clients for implementing unique search strategies to attract top talent and build cohesive teams. Dave has a realistic understanding of how his clients’ businesses function in today’s world and what they will need to thrive in the future. Moreover, he has a deep network, refined ability to spot technical talent and match it with the most suitable company culture.
A former teacher, Dave knows how best to coach and guide individuals he works with. He takes the time to fully understand their goals, encouraging them to develop and follow a career path that is unique to their skills, talents and aspirations. Working with them as their consultant, he opens doors, acting as a conduit between great candidates and high-calibre career opportunities.
Dave holds an MBA in Global Management and a BBA in Marketing. His commitment to community is evident through his enthusiastic support of Big Brothers of Canada and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as his past service as a Board member for The Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, contributing to the HR & Governance, Finance and Nominations Committees. He is an avid traveler and sports enthusiast who enjoys playing beer-league hockey, golf and skiing. He also dedicates his time to coaching his son's rep ice hockey, baseball and soccer teams.