Director, Athletics

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Job Title

Education

Master's

Category

Management

Job Type

Admin-Full Time Permanent (900)

Job Description

Background

Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.

The Role

The Athletics Director will provide leadership and strategic direction in the management of innovative, progressive programs, processes and services within their portfolio including but not limited to athletics, and community programs. The Director is responsible for the overall direction of the Athletic leadership, operation, and management, including long and short-term planning. The Director is expected to align the overall Athletic vision, planning, and goals with the NWP strategic plan. The Director is responsible for the strategic oversight and effective management of all programs within the Athletic portfolio and is expected to business plan for the operation through revenue generation (event ticketing, fundraising, strategic partnership, program development, service delivery, etc.) and efficient expenditure control. Relationship cultivation and creation is a vital role for the Director.

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Masters Degree in Coaching, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or Business Administration, and five (5) years directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

- NCCP Training is preferred.

- Knowledge and experience in sport administration and coaching, physical education.

- Strong leadership and mentorship skills.

- Experience in strategic planning, budget management, and grant funding initiatives.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to build strong relationships both with the internal and external Polytechnic community.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

- A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically will be considered.

Applications are to be submitted via the Northwestern Polytechnic website.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca.

Thank you for applying to NWP

Appointment Date From:

6/1/2024

Appointment Date To:

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Organizational Unit

Northwestern Polytechnic -> Dean, Students