Head Football Coach

**Posting Status**:Upcoming Jobs with University

**Organization**: Aliant Resources

**Location**: Toronto

**Position**:HEAD FOOTBALL COACH***

**Job Category**: Athletics and Recreation

**Total Weekly Hours of Work**:35

**Conditions**:Full Time

**Salary**:$94,483 - $114,438

**Consider Your Next Career with Aliant Resources**:
Aliant Resources is a dedicated provider of staff augmentation services, committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of our operations. We firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our organization and contributes to the success of our clients. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We invite you to join our team

**Education**:

- Undergraduate degree in kinesiology/physical education/sport administration/sport management or related field. Master's degree preferred. National Coaching Certification NCCP Level III. Knowledge and working experience in Long-term Athlete Development (LTAD), Safe Sport, and Rowan's Law.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening will be required.

**Experience**:
**Knowledge**:

- A thorough knowledge of football policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governed by the Ontario University Association (OUA) and U Sport. Knowledge of both the university and Canadian University sports environments and the Canadian sport system.
- Comprehensive knowledge of coaching systems and technical/tactical strategies, the ability to teach/coach/prepare for practice and games at a national level. Strong technical knowledge and background in Football acquired through practical experience and coaching at a highly competitive level.

**Skills**:

- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Experience in using an equity-informed approach to leading teams and supporting athletes to thrive.
- Expertise in the game of football with exceptional skills in team selection, practice and game planning/scheduling, skill analysis, off-season training, and student-athlete mentoring and counseling.
- Experience motivating and managing people to reach their full potential as individuals and as a team. Ability to manage the student-athletes in terms of their academics and athletics.
- Proven ability to recruit athletes throughout Canada and the United States.
- Experience in building a successful program of this type.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Ability to foster relationships with alumni, academic units, university staff, colleagues, students, and community associations.
- Superior interpersonal skills including a strong student-athlete-centered focus.
- Superior ability to listen, consult, and implement decisions.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.

**Additional Notes**:
Primarily indoors in a training venue with the exception of field sports which are outdoors where environmental factors include: rain, snow, intense humidity/heat and/or cold, sun, etc.
Job includes office work, training athletes in many environments, and travel for competitions, meetings, recruiting, and community appearances. Requires intense periods of work specifically during the season where work demands may exceed 40 hours/week.

**Don't Meet Every Requirement?**

**Why Join Us**:

- Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Contribute to the delivery of essential services
- Opportunity for professional growth and development

**Diversity Statement**:
At Aliant Resources, We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace. Our belief is that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our company and enhances the success of our clients, to create a workplace that truly reflects our society.

**Accessibility Statement**:
**Accommodations process/policy**:
We are committed to providing accommodations to individuals throughout the recruitment process and during their employment with us. We understand that everyone's needs are unique, and we will work closely with you to ensure that your specific requirements are met.

**How to apply**:

- Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter; 3) statement of research; 4) a statement of teaching (optionally including teaching evaluations or a teaching dossier); 5) up to three representative manuscripts (published or in progress); 6) the names and contact information of three referees who can comment on research record, ability, and promise.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.