Laurentian University

& Campus Recreation

Required Position

Full-Time Appointment

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Responsibilities

The main role of the manager/head coach of the men’s varsity soccer program is to recruit and

develop student athletes within the men’s soccer program. As well, manage all aspects related

to the program which include but are not limited to, finances, travel, staffing,

alumni/community relations.

 Responsible for team selection, team and individual goal setting, creating individual skill

acquisition, tactical and technical preparation, practice planning and preparation, game

preparation, management and evaluation of athletes and coaches, scouting using game

film and game tape exchange to prepare for OUA and USport opponents;

 Resolves issues related to team performance to ensure the viability and success of the

program;

 Responsible for managing the recruitment processes for potential recruits per year

including the maintenance of the recruiting base of potential recruits, recruit and family

visits which introduce the athlete and their family to both the soccer and academic

programs offered; home visits where the incumbent represents both the university and

the intercollegiate program;

 Responsible for the creation, monitoring, management and evaluation of both the

intercollegiate soccer budget and the Restricted Spending Plan Budget;

 Fundraising is a key component to the success of the soccer program and the Head Coach;

 In collaboration with the Director and the Coordinator, design and implement a

comprehensive sport development plan that is conducive to positioning Laurentian

University at a competitive level to achieve provincial and national prominence. The plan

shall include financial and support services (strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental

skills and academic success) annual and quadrennial performance targets, budget and

revenue/expense tracking framework, team revenue generation targets, and evaluation

framework to measure performance against agreed upon targets;

 Responsible for the athletic, academic and social performance of the student athletes in

the program and provides support such as counseling, crisis intervention, academic

support through the student athlete academic support program (CAE) and access to

tutors, the faculty’s embedded counselor and Health and Wellness. It is the expectation

that the incumbent is available to the student athletes without limitations;

 The incumbent is also responsible for the safety of each student athlete and thus, engages

the physicians and therapists who partner with Voyageur Athletics regarding student

athlete injuries, return to play protocols, and rehabilitation through sport medicine and

strength and conditioning;

 Ensures that student athletes and staff attend anti-doping and drug education seminars

and concussion education workshops;

 Supports and assists in implementing programs and services that support intercollegiate

athletes, including maintaining accurate athlete records and databases, academic support

program for student athletes, recruiting processes and protocol, admission cycle

protocols, awards, bursary and scholarship protocols, eligibility, doping controls and other

league competition requirements;

 Works in conjunction with other members of the faculty and university to support athlete

performance in each of their respective areas, such as injury prevention, management and

rehabilitation, sport medicine, the development and evaluation of individual and program

strength and conditioning programs, and other sport science enhancements;

 Represents the Voyageur Men’s soccer program and is integral in managing the

relationship with the Voyageur soccer alumni;

 Takes the lead, and with the support of the Advancement Office, in establishing a plan to

engage and activate alumni as supporters and financial contributors to the program. The

success of this engagement will include the acquisition of donations to support the

 Remains current with knowledge, trends and practices that are necessary to build and

 Attends league meetings and ensures compliance with all league regulations;

 Maintains positive relationships with other sport governing bodies at the local, regional,

provincial, national and professional levels;

 Works to build strategic relationships with soccer groups in the community to foster

relationships, build networks, increase visibility, increase awareness, act as a resource,

enhance community engagement, build loyalty and position the incumbent and the

program as a soccer leader;

 Engages in leadership capacities with Ontario University Athletics (OUA), U Sport,

Provincial and National Sport Organizations (PSO and NSO) that directly contributes to the

development of the sport program and the visibility of Laurentian University as a national

resource;

 As an integral member of the Athletics team, the Head Coach is expected to support other

programs, participate in department initiatives, attend events and take on annual projects

as requested by the Director;

 Carries out all of the above duties in a manner that is aligned with Laurentian University

and the Voyageur Athletic and Recreation Departments policies, procedures, and

guidelines;

 Responsible for the management, evaluation, training and orientation of staff related to

the program;

 Plan strategically for and define the organizational structure for the Men’s soccer program

including the kinds of equipment used, the methods and techniques of work, the work

assignments, duties and responsibilities of positions;

 Ensure work tasks are completed on schedule and standards and policies are followed by

staff;

 Budget responsibilities related to the human resources management;

 Hire staff based on assessment of candidates and understanding of the program’s needs;

and

 Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 University Degree in a relevant field;

 3-5 years of relevant experience is required;

 Soccer specific coach license is required;

 NCCP levels is required;

 Safe Sport Training is required;

 Written and verbal fluency in English and French;

 Canadian Soccer A License or Equivalent; and

 Professional playing experience.