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Byron Soccer is looking for a new Club Administrator!

We are currently looking to hire a Club Administrator on a casual hourly basis to assist with the operation of the Club throughout the outdoor and indoor season.  The hours and duties will vary depending on the time of the season.    

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Providing general administration support, performing routine tasks and other ad hoc duties as approved by the Board of Directors and delegated by the President
• Coordinating and managing documentation related to the operation of the Club, including meeting minutes, committee reports, operation manual, handbooks, polices and procedures, and other documentation
• Being the first point of contact for email and phone calls, forwarding as necessary

 Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: 

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong computer/technical aptitude including proven experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities
• Post-secondary education
• Above average verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a pleasant and professional demeanour, be able to handle several tasks at once in a demanding environment, be a self starter and take initiative to get the job done and be comfortable working independently
• Good judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters is a must
• Be flexible with work hours and be adaptable
• 1-2 years administrative experience in an office setting would be an asset

If you possess the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you.  Please forward your resume by noon on August 3rd to info@byronsoccer.ca or fax to: 519-644-2442.

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OPEN BOARD AND OPERATING COMMITTEE POSITIONS

We have the following positions open on our Board and Operating Committee.

• Secretary
• Director of Competitive Operations
• Director of Fields
• Junior Referee Director
• Special Events Director
• Webmaster (non-voting)
• Police Check Coordinator (non-voting)
• EMSA Competitive Liaison
• Indoor Soccer Co-ordinator
• General Volunteers (to assist with one-off tasks and events)
 

Please Click here to download the job descriptions.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of the positions, or just would like to help in some way, please send an email to info@byronsoccer.ca.

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Byron Soccer wishes to express our condolences to the U14 Boys East London Tangent Car Care Team.

Our thoughts are with the player, his family, friends, coaches and teammates.
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2010 Registration for Competitive is CLOSED. - Please send an email to info@byronsoccer.ca if you have any questions.

REFUNDS

Refunds are processed according to our Refund policy.  Please see Registration link on the side menu for this policy.  If you require a refund, please send an email to info@byronsoccer.ca with REFUND in the subject line, along with the player's name, age division, and reason. 

All refunds are forwarded via cheque.  We cannot refund directly to your credit card.  Refunds will be forwarded no later than March 15, 2010.

TAX RECEIPTS FOR 2009

Tax Receipts are not issued by Byron Soccer.  Please see our policy under the FAQ section under the Registration link for more information.

First Aid for Soccer Training

Pending = Coaches To Be Confirmed (as of January 7, 2010)
If you are interested in coaching in the Byron Competitive program, please contact info@byronsoccer.ca
[NOTE: blank spaces below indicate that a team is not anticipated to run in that age group division.]

NEW CLUB HEAD COACH/Technical Trainer-2009- Linda Whitehead:

Linda was raised inLondon ON and is a graduate of Westminster SS, was granted a BA from UWO, a M Ed from U of Victoria and MBA from U of Liverpool, UK.

Linda has over 25 years coaching experience that includes time spent as an Ontario Provincial Coach and Tennessee State Coach, Canadian National Team Coach (FISU games and CONCACAF Championship), 6 years coaching in the CIS (University of Western Ontario, University of Victoria & Saint Mary’s University) and over 10 years as a Head Coach in the USA NCAA DI at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and University of Northern Iowa. 

She holds a CSA National ‘B’ License, is NCCP Level IV certified and holds a Coaching Diploma from the National Coaching Institute, University of Victoria.  As an athlete, Linda started her soccer playing career as a member of Byron Optimist Soccer Club.

She went on to be Captain and MVP of the first ever UWO Women's Varsity soccer team, a member of the Ontario Provincial Team and a member of London Concorde Women's Soccer Club; 4 times Ontario Cup winners and Eastern Canadian Champions. Currently Linda is a Community Coaching Course Instructor for the OSA and a part time Professor at Fanshawe College.

Linda will be assisting competitive coaches and house-league coaches enhance their skills and in turn, help players on the field to maximize their potential as soccer players within the Byron Program.

To contact Linda, please send an email to info@byronsoccer.ca

Congratulations to our Executive; On March 6th Bill Wilkinson and Nancy Russell from Byron Soccer accepted the award for the executive. Byron Soccer was recognized as the recipient of the Featured Community Organization Program for its achievement in the London Community. Mayor DeCicco presented to award.