Bowen Island Football Club Seeks Technical Director

Bowen Island, BC — [11/4/2025] Bowen Island Football Club (BIFC) is pleased to announce that we are hiring for a Technical Director to support the continued development of our players, coaches, and programs.

The Technical Director will play a key leadership role in shaping our club’s football philosophy, providing coach mentorship, and supporting a positive, inclusive environment for all players on Bowen Island. This part-time role will work closely with our volunteers, families, and club leadership to ensure a high-quality, community-driven football experience.

“Our club is built on community, participation, and fostering a lifelong love of the game. The Technical Director will strengthen our approach to player and coach development while supporting the values that make Bowen Island FC special,” said Niul Bird (President).

The role offers flexible hours aligned with the rhythm of programming throughout the year and is suited to a leader passionate about grassroots football and youth development.

Applications are now open.

Candidates are invited to submit a resume and brief cover letter to niulbird@bowenfc.com by 11/12/2025.

Technical Director Role Description

ROLE TITLE: Technical Director

REPORTS TO: Bowen Island Football Club Board of Directors

HOURS: Flexible

OVERVIEW

To oversee all technical aspects of the Club including player and coaching development, certification and standards.

TD DUTIES

• Ensure policies are followed and recorded, as per BC Soccer Association regulations

• Act as the liaison with BC Soccer, NSYSA, all leagues and clubs

• Recruit and oversee all volunteer team managers and coaches

• Liaise with GM and BC Soccer and Canada Soccer over coaching certification

• Establish direct and easy communications with parents, coaches and managers

• Liaise with other clubs to look at possible partnerships and development opportunities such as tournament or competition opportunities

• Establish relationships with other clubs for teams graduating from U13 to Mainland teams

• Liaise with Club Coaches on possible Player advancement within the Club (Play Up/Down)

• Oversee and designate all BIFC youth programming including Mini House, Academy and League Teams as well as summer camps.

• Oversee Adult programming and assign Adult Coordinators

• Provide support, drills, ideas and coaching documentation to Club coaches

• Responsible with GM for coordinating all BIFC equipment related ordering, storing and distribution

• Oversee BIFC Academy program and liaise with Academy Coaches

• Oversee BIFC Referee Pool including sourcing of new Referees, as well as Referee Mentoring

• Manage Field Scheduling for both Practices and Games by working with Coaches and Bowen Island Rec Centre

• Manage Field Maintenance by working with Bowen Island Rec Centre on regular maintenance schedule (mowing, seeding, fertilizing, rolling, etc.), as well as Youth Teams to create a field lining schedule

• Ensure BIFC maintains Canada Soccer Quality Soccer Provider status (BC Soccer Club Licensing program), developed to ensure clubs are meeting set standards to further enhance the development of players, coaches, referees and parents at the grassroots level

• Ensure with GM that all coaches meet Coaching Certification standards as well as First Aid requirements

• Develop, implement and share BIFC curriculum (system of play, skill development)

• Take BC Soccer Technical Director course and C license (when available)

• Maintain detailed database on all coaches and managers showing CRC, coaching certification, CPR/First Aid status and signed agreements

• Provide updates to the Board of Directors on programming status

• Create a GM & TD Year End Report along with GM to be included in AGM

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS

• Ability to provide on Field Coaching support

• Complete Canada Soccer Pathways Coaching Certification

• Complete BC Soccer TD Diploma

• Digital Media experience to help updating website and social media feeds

• IT skills (Microsoft Office 365) to manage email communication, as well as update and maintain online documentation