Volunteer Soccer Coach

Where: Outdoor field at Harbord Collegiate Institute (286 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M6G 1G5)

When: Friday 6-8 pm, June to September 2026

*Preference for those who would like to volunteer every 2 to 3 weeks

Who: Coaching kids, aged 6 to 12 years old, of all genders

About NUTMEG (Not-for-profit United Team of Mentors, Educators and Grassroots coaches)

Provides free soccer + social development programs for kids in Toronto. We’re driven by friendship, fun, respect, equity, education, and teamwork. We strive for a very high coach to child ratio (i.e., 1 coach to every 3 or 4 kids). We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization.

Role Overview

As a volunteer coach, you’ll help run two sessions (1 hour each) on Friday evenings starting at 6 pm for kids aged 6-12 years old. Alongside head coaches, you will assist and mentor children focusing on:

• Engaging kids in drills and scrimmages.
• Teaching soccer skills while promoting confidence and teamwork.
• Managing behavior and creating a positive, fun environment.

Each session includes: welcome, warm-up, drills, education, scrimmage, and wrap-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrive by 5:50 PM to set up and connect with participants.
• Build relationships with kids to identify their skills and needs.
• Collaborate with the coaching team and communicate via Slack.

Qualifications

We’re looking for coaches who are:

• Enthusiastic, dependable, and great with kids.
• Adaptable in their coaching style to inspire diverse participants.
• Role models who embody respect and teamwork.
• Dedicated to inclusion, diversity and equity and building a safe space for all.

Bonus if you have:

• Soccer or coaching experience.
• First Aid training.
• A passion for mentorship and community impact.

Requirements

• Commitment to at least 4 sessions during the term.
• Willingness to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check police check (costs covered by NUTMEG).
• Attend a NUTMEG Soccer training session (likely on Zoom or may be in person) as well as trauma- and violence-informed sport for development training.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Gain leadership experience and grow within our organization.
• Access training opportunities as available (e.g., we have offered training from High Five, MLSE Launchpad, First Aid, safe sport training).
• Receive your Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Build connections with our fun soccer-loving team and join our social and rec soccer events.
• Make a meaningful impact on children and their communities.