Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach

3 days ago


Hamilton, Canada SIRC Full time

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The McMaster Department of Athletics and Recreation’s mission is to “cultivate human potential and enrich wellness through recreation and sport”. In support of this mission, the McMaster Marauders seek an experienced, student-athlete centered, highly qualified and motivated leader to direct its Women’s Lacrosse program. The ideal candidate is committed to leading the program while focused upon the student-athlete experience. The successful candidate will be a student-first leader who has a growth mindset, is an identifier and developer of talent and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in sporting environments. This individual role models the values & expectations of McMaster University and the Department of Athletics and Recreation.

This part-time position is responsible for all coaching elements associated with the sport program. Reporting to the Manager, Competitive Sports, the incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, planning, team selection, and player development. The head coach ensures compliance to McMaster, OUA, policies, and regulations.

The coach will work cooperatively with athletic department staff in event scheduling, facility, travel planning, budgeting, purchasing of equipment and apparel, alumni engagement and completing other administrative requirements.

The Women’s Lacrosse season begins with try-outs in late August/early September, and 6 event days between September and October in addition to the OUA Championship. Practices occur at McMaster Campus 2-3 times per week while in season.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Outstanding character, integrity, passion and a commitment to excellence
  • Excellent communicator with strong teaching and technical lacrosse skills
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated team player
  • Commitment to promotion equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Be knowledgeable in the technical, tactical, physical and psychological elements of lacrosse
  • Willingness to work with an integrated support team
  • Preference to those with a minimum of 2 years of experience in coaching (college or university preferred)
  • Preference to those who have competed in lacrosse at a post-secondary level (OUA, OCAA or NCAA)
  • Preference to candidates that have completed coaching certification
  • Preference to those applicants with at minimum a Bachelor’s degree
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required.
  • The successful candidate will require a vulnerable sector check.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS:

The appointment will be for one year commencing August 1, 2024 with the option to renew pending ayear-end performance evaluation.

This is a volunteer appointment with a $1000 honourarium offered each season.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Letters of interest and resumes may be submitted to coachmac@mcmaster.ca.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and MississaugaNations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our researchand teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a SharedPurpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, andhas a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who willcontribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications fromindigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons withdisabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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