Assistant Coach

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Position Overview**

**Dinos Athletics** in the **Faculty of Kinesiology** is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term **Assistant Coach **for approximately 36 months.

The University of Calgary Athletic Department supports 17 varsity programs and nine competitive clubs. A unit within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Dinos Athletics competes within the Canada West Conference and U SPORTS. Dinos Athletics is committed to competing with the very best university teams in Canada while building pride on campus.

As a member of the team, The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and Program Manager, Football with accountabilities to the Director, Athletics, this position involves travel as well as work on weekends, holidays and evenings. This full
- time position requires high physical demands and has periods of medium to high levels of stress.

**Position Description**

**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Develop highly competitive players.
- Work with Head Coach and Program Manager, Football, to deliver year round skill and physical development plans.
- Graduate top players into the Canadian Football League.
- Ensure that players are effectively performing techniques and in such a way that they are among the very best in U SPORTS. Annual improvement should occur.
- Responsible for the management of all offensive or defensive players (approximately 50). This requires the assistant coach to work independently with a large group of student athletes.
- Required to work with other position assistant coaches, staff and academic coordinator to ensure that players are advancing towards their goals.
- Effective execution of this duty results in successful student athletes.
- A key contributor to the coordination and management of all recruiting efforts, in conjunction with Head Coach and other staff.
- Effective work with the Head Coach and staff will result in as many of the long list of prospects interested in the university as possible.
- Ensure that the Dinos recruiting system uses current technology and systems in order to attract the very best talent.
- Recruitment initiatives requires specialist knowledge and leveraging strategic relationships across Alberta and other provinces within Canada.
- Adapt to changing entrance requirements at the university -this will require advanced problem solving skills.
- Recruitment requires strong relationship with the Registrar office and ability to discern successful players who will be strong academic University students.
- At all times, promote student academic success.
- Effectively execute of all required administrative duties in a timely fashion, in line with the department processes and schedules.
- Requirement to understand budget and financial accountability for the development of funds to support the program.
- Comply and work with all University, Canada West and U SPORTS playing and award regulations. Adhere to department policies, procedures and timelines.
- Support the operations of camps and clinics operated by the Dinos football program.
- Commit to and engage with team and department community engagement initiatives, including working with alumni groups. This will require advanced personal effectiveness skills given the number of alumni and the importance of their support to the Dinos football program.
- Promote positive and collaborative relations within the University.
- Support and follow the department's mission, vision and values.
- Keep up with innovation in the sport and exhibit a commitment to personal development, making use of department opportunities and individually customized experiences. Adhere to the university, conference and Dinos Athletics code of conduct.

**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- A minimum of five years coaching experience in football, preferably at the college, university, junior or professional, 10+ year's experience is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of and commitment to high performance team building and player development, demonstrated experience with team management.
- Experience and understanding of elite university and professional football systems in order to achieve national success for one of the highest profile programs in Canada.
- Experience and expertise in managing the public relations requirements of one of the highest profile University of Calgary programs.
- Bachelor of Kinesiology or related degree is required.
- Coaching certification is required.
- Strong communication, administration and budget skills required.
- 3+ years recruiting U SPORTS football players nationally.
- Proven track record of securing recruits from all parts of Canada as well as international recruits.
- Experience managing multiple part time staff and student assistants such that they are able to support a nationally ranked football team.
- Knowledge of electronic communication systems, and MS Office suite an asset.

**Application Deadline**: February 15, 2024

**Additional Informatio


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