Soccer New Brunswick is Looking for Board Members

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You Don’t Need to be a Soccer Expert to Build the Beautiful Game

(iow – Soccer New Brunswick is Looking for Board Members)

Soccer NB (SNB) is looking for individuals with talents and skills to continue development of the beautiful game in New Brunswick to join our Board of Directors. If you can contribute in any one (or more J) of the following areas Finance, Fundraising, Government Relations, Governance, Risk Management or Strategic Planning you can be part of a sports leadership team – we want your energy.

Interested – keep reading!!

In 2023 we will be electing:

  1. Vice President (Incumbent is not re-offering)
  2. Director from the East Region
  3. Director from the West Region
  4. Director from the North-West Region
  5. Director at Large (Incumbent is not reoffering)
  6. Director South Region (currently vacant)
  7. Director from the North Region (currently vacant)

Director roles are governance-based positions – you don’t run a region, you don’t have to organize games – but you can if you want to.  You don’t run a Region, you will participate and/or lead committees. Your commitment would be to advocate for our mission by making informed and sound decisions, and provide guidance for the Executive Director in setting the course for the future. There are 4-6 Board meetings per year, including the Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM), which you are expected to attend. Meetings may be held in person or online (video conferencing sure cuts down on travel, but we do need to meet face-2-face sometimes).

Youth is welcome at all ages above 18 years old.  You can’t have any conflict of interest – this means,

  • you can’t have a Director position on an associated Member of SNB – you can still play, coach or referee – keep doing that stuff – we need you.
  • You can’t sell stuff or services to SNB or a Member of SNB

 

These are volunteer positions but there are benefits:

– you’ll work with people trying to improve youth sports

– reasonable expenses are covered for attending in-person meetings and activities that you contribute to

– you’ll get some SNB swag.

If you are still interested, you have to get elected!  We need you to click the link below and get your application by Friday, October 27, 2023 (you cannot be nominated at the meeting).

https://www.soccernb.org/en/2023/soccer-new-brunswick-is-looking-for-board-members/

2023 Board Nomination Form

Please send by email to : admin@soccernb.org

 

Soccer New Brunswick – Communication & Marketing Manager

Do you love the beautiful game?

Soccer New Brunswick is seeking a motivated individual who is passionate about the beautiful game of Soccer.  An individual willing to work in a team environment, that understands the game plan and contributes to the success of the organization. This position has primary responsibilities which include; management of the Marketing, Branding & Communications activities, assisting the team with content development, digital strategy for our programs and events. The team player needs to be comfortable handling the ball, with fundraising and membership engagement. The successful candidate must be comfortable with multi-tasking in a high-volume environment, be a team player able to understand the needs of individuals and club members and efficiently administer and coordinate the operations of various levels of the organization.

The position is Communication & Marketing Manager based in Moncton, NB and reports directly to the Executive Director.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • College diploma or University degree in Marketing, Communications or related field equivalent combination of education and experience in related fields.
  • Works well in a team environment, able to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment.
  • Skilled member services within a diverse membership base.
  • Strong knowledge of soccer, background in playing, refereeing or/and coaching.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Branding and marketing experience, as well as demonstrated success in membership development.
  • Well-developed relationship building, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency in Creative Suite, video production and editing, desired.
  • Strong copywriting skills with ability to produce copy of varying tone and messaging based on target audience and medium.
  • Solid commitment to bettering the lives of children through mentorship and sports.
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, social media, managing informational systems, and database processes.
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment in leadership, mentoring or support roles.
  • Work experience or coursework in at least one of the following areas: marketing, communications, public relations and/or writing.
  • Excellent communication skills, including written, oral, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
  • Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, multitask, and prioritize.
  • Model a mature and professional demeanor and have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of team members.
  • Familiarity with the organization of soccer in New Brunswick.
  • Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in fundraising, with emphasis on corporate sponsorships, special events and grant-seeking.
  • Self-starter, able to learn new processes, programs and tools quickly.
  • Bilingualism is an asset.
  • Able to travel and work flexible hours on a frequent basis.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Clean Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contribute and work towards objectives as outline in the strategic direction and operational plan of the association.
  • Works with all department staff members to promote initiatives.
  • Membership communications.
  • Provide tools and ideas to improve marketing decisions for the organization.
  • Develop and implement a consistent and unified brand strategy and architecture.
  • Oversee the implementation of the marketing strategy – including branding campaigns, events, digital marketing, PR, etc.
  • Oversee the implementation of the sponsorship strategy – including preparation, services and growth.
  • Lead the delivery of content for publications, e-mail, social media, websites, etc.
  • Coordinate and activate against partner/sponsor goals and objectives.
  • Externally, the position coordinates, primarily with marketing and digital agencies, media, sponsors, committee volunteers, local organizing committees and others.
  • Draft stories and collect testimonials from participants and partners.
  • Provide digital support for the operations, including the development of content calendars and sample posts, producing the monthly newsletter, maintaining the organizational email calendar, and managing aspects of website.
  • Compile and distribute media clips and maintain media database.
  • Copyedit Soccer NB’s email blasts and other collateral, as well as provide project management support for web and collateral projects.
  • Lead the management of various stakeholder communications programs, including the annual report, stakeholder newsletter, and stakeholder subscriber lists.
  • Identify, interpret, and capitalize on existing or new digital and social media trends, tools, and applications.
  • Provide long and short term critical path planning for website initiatives and ensure website is current and relevant.
  • Work with Marketing and Communications teams to aggregate unique content that can be distributed to mainstream media and other social media influencers.
  • Contribute to, maintain and help execute a social media editorial calendar and posting schedule, in coordination with Marketing and Communications managers.
  • Contribute to strategies for growing and leveraging our social media follower base including using promotions, contests, polls, ads, surveys and referral programs, in conjunction with the marketing department.
  • Create and monitor benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media programs and campaigns and report on their effectiveness.
  • Various special duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

 

Soccer New Brunswick is a non-profit organization serving more than 15,000 players province wide. Our mission is to foster and promote the development and growth of the sport within New Brunswick.  We are the provincial governing body for soccer in the province, working directly with regions and local clubs to administer recreational and competitive level soccer programs.

Remuneration: The position will include full benefits and a competitive sports industry salary commensurate with experience.

Application: For immediate consideration, submit cover letter, resume and salary expectations to: admin@soccernb.org

Deadline: by 4:00 pm, April 19th, 2023. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

2022 Indoor Provincials

Registrations can be made here: Register Here

The U12 & 13 age groups will play together in 1 division. Registered teams can be blended/mixed or separated by age, but they will both be competing in the U13 division. In registering for U12/U13’s, simply select the U13 category on powerup.

Please contact competitions@soccernb.org for any further information.

Cost: $320/team

Format:

Moncton U15 & U18 – 6 v 6 (5 players plus keeper)

Fredericton U12/U13 mixed – 6 v 6 (5 players plus keeper)

Team NB Training Weekend Postponed (Feb 5-6th)

Team NB training weekend postponed to further date. 

Unfortunately with the current weather, we have decided to postpone this weekends’ training camp (Feb.5/6). Safety has always been our top priority.

We will be rescheduling this weekend to a later date, which will be announced later this weekend or early next week. Stay tuned for more updates!

Thank you and have a good & safe weekend,

Soccer New Brunswick
Web: https://www.soccernb.org/
Email: admin@soccernb.org
Tel: (506) 830-4SNB

Saint John Soccer Club – Executive Director

Saint John Soccer Club
www.saintjohnsoccer.ca
Your love of soccer starts here!

1216 Sand Cove Road
Saint John, NB E2M 5V8

Executive Director
The Saint John Soccer Club seeks an Executive Director to serve as the strategic, operational and visionary leader of our organization. The Executive Director will report directly to the President and Vice President and in partnership with the Board, will produce, update and manage the strategic and operational plan and budget that reflects the long term objectives of the club.

The Executive Director will be ultimately accountable for all aspects of the Club’s daily operations both internal and external. He/she will be responsible for ensuring on-field activities and programs are effectively delivered to Club members (with a focus on Grassroots programming), while also managing finance, administrative operations, field and facility operations, volunteer resources, marketing, sponsorship and community outreach programs. This includes collaborating with the Board of Directors, Technical Director, and his/her staff to ensure accomplishment of the club’s mission, strategy and annual goals.

Key Responsibilities:
Club Programs:
● Collaborate with Technical Director for Boys and Girls programs to outline distinct strategies for both competitive and developmental programming and ensure that strategy is communicated and executed by coaches and staff. This position will require a renewed focus on the Grassroots programming for the foreseeable future.
● Collaborate with Technical Director for Boys and Girls programs to grow the long-term revenue and profitability of our club by expanding and improving the performance of our programs, camps and clinics.
● Partner with the Board of Directors and TD to develop and implement programs with a heavy focus on measurable and visible goals and objectives.
● Keep Board well informed (on a timely basis) of significant issues affecting the development and delivery of programs and services.
● Implement player evaluation process with the guidance of the TD.
● Implement tryout process, set tryout schedule, and staff tryout evaluators with the guidance of the TD.
● Work in conjunction with TD and other identified board members on team formations.
Personnel Management:
● Assist with the hiring and ultimately the managing of the TD.
● Develop and formalize Club policies for hiring and promoting coaches and paid staff including hiring process, employment contracts, continuing education requirements, etc.
● Implement formal personnel evaluation and promotion process when necessary.
● Operate in compliance with all employment, anti-discrimination and record-keeping laws and requirements including provincial and local regulations.
● Work with the TD to make sure all organizational tasks within the coaching program are completed and executed with professionalism.
● Coordinates activities to leverage existing volunteer resources to achieve club mission and goals.
● Actively recruit committee members and volunteers.
● Facilitate and develop club committees as well as assisting in organization, monitoring activities, and ensuring effective transition between years.
Tournaments / Leagues:
● Work closely with the Adult League coordinator to ensure the growth, financial performance, and guest satisfaction of the SJSC leagues / tournaments continues to improve year-over-year.
● Work closely with Competitive Director / Adult League coordinator to ensure a planning process is in place, communicated and highly visible to maximize opportunities for successful Club tournaments, leagues and events.
● Collaborate with the Board to engage membership in volunteering and to involve community and business sponsors for Club tournaments, leagues and events.
Fields, Facilities and Equipment:
● Lead team of Club staff, Board members and Community Leaders to establish and execute long term plan for a primary-use club owned facility to host the majority of Club training and games.
● Evolve and formalize inventory management system to track Club-owned equipment and implement plan for appropriate replacement over time.

Sponsorship, Scholarship and Community Outreach:
● In collaboration with the Board of Directors, implement a strategic plan to increase the level of sponsorship and donated funds to the club by developing a sponsorship package and identifying potential donors.
● Ensure that new and existing sponsors have their sponsor “benefits” delivered in a professional and timely fashion and that they achieve the expected value of their sponsorship.
● Manage club financial assistance and scholarship programs.
Finance:
● Collaborate with the Board of Directors and TD to establish a budget and execute the daily operations of the Club to ensure the overall financial health of the organization.
● Manage and staff club approved programs within identified budget.
Marketing and Partner Development:
● Collaborate with Board of Directors and TD to execute all marketing, communication and branding strategies.
● Ensure effective use of information technology for Club communications including appropriate platforms, integrated systems for online distribution and consistent and effective use of key Club and member information.
● Manage and enhance relations between the Club, local organizations and businesses, and local governments.
● Serve as liaison to Soccer NB and the Canadian Soccer Association and other leagues our teams may compete in.

Qualifications and Requirements

● Preference for candidates with demonstrated leadership, management and communications skills while managing or directing a successful youth sports club.
● Experience that demonstrates strong club operations knowledge is desirable; preferably running soccer operations for another soccer entity (University, non-profit, business operations for a soccer club etc.) Focus should be on the business management and operational side.
● Preference will be given to candidates with three to five years of business leadership experience.
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Including formulating and executing a fiscal year budget and multi-year financial plan.
o Organizational development acumen that includes building cohesive teams and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
● Proven leader of people with the ability to build relationships with Club families / customers, staff, board members, sponsors, local community members and government.
● Ability to think strategically and translate strategic goals and requirements into quantifiable annual plans, and measurable group and individual objectives.
● Effective interpersonal, networking and marketing skills; proven experience leveraging in person, online, social media, and other communications to advance Club’s position.
● Success in recruiting, developing, managing, and retaining volunteers and staff.
● Collaborative leadership style that inspires and motivates staff as well as Club members.
● Highly-ethical character and personal integrity; ability to align staff and volunteers with Club values.
● Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekend events.
● Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in business, non-profit management, sports administration, or related management field.

About the Saint John Soccer Club
The SJSC was formed in 2000 to offer affordable and appropriate soccer activities to the residents of Saint John, NB.
Our mission, vision and core values are as follows:
VISION
To be the most innovative and inclusive soccer club in Atlantic Canada.
MISSION
The Saint John Soccer club creates a high-quality soccer experience by;
– Fostering a fun, welcoming, and progressive sport environment for all participants
– Investing in youth development and strong leadership to inspire lifelong participation in soccer
– Partnering with communities, organizations and quality people
CORE VALUES
Community Connecting communities through welcoming and inclusive decision making
Accountability Good governance with transparency and communication to our stakeholders
Respect Treat all participants, partners and the environment respectfully
Enjoyable Creating memorable and fun moments for all members

Immediate opening – 1 year contract (renewable)
Applicants please send a cover letter and resume here: Cuilean@saintjohnsoccer.ca
Applicants will be notified by email if they have been selected for the interview process.
Deadline for applications is January 31st / 2022