Head Coach, Men's Basketball

HEAD COACH, MEN'S BASKETBALL

**ATHLETICS**

**Competition No.** 25.02.57

**CATEGORY**

**SALARY**

**CLOSING DATE**
- Renewable full-time 36-month term (35 hours per week)
- MSA Band G (Steps 1-8): $38.137 - $55.475 per hour. $69,410 - $100,964 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).
- March 23, 2025

**About Us**:

- MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full
- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

**Opportunity**:
MacEwan University is seeking a Men’s Basketball Head Coach for a renewable full-time 36-month term opportunity with our Athletics department. Reporting to the Director, you will be accountable for the direction of day-to-day activities and program development for the MacEwan University Griffins Men's Basketball program, while working in compliance with MacEwan University, Canada West, and U SPORTS policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading and developing a competitive high-performance Men's Basketball program that enhances the strategic vision of the university and of the community, managing day-to-day activities;
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring recruitment strategies to attract top student-athletes to the university;
- Building season over season improvement, in pursuit of a playoff position;
- Managing administrative and fiscal responsibilities of the program;
- Managing all aspects related to Canada West and U SPORTS rules and regulations;
- Monitoring athlete eligibility and academic standing; and
- Remaining engaged in the sport community.

**SKILLS**:
You will have:

- Knowledge of training techniques and new developments in sport coaching;
- Excellent managerial and leadership skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Organizational skills;
- The ability to mentor student-athletes and foster teamwork; and
- Strong sportsmanship and integrity.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of coaching experience with elite athletes.
- Experience in building a successful high-performance program.
- Certified in Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED.
- Certified in NCCP Level 2 or an equivalent certification.
- Certification in NCCP Level 3 or the ability to attain the certification is considered an asset.
- Experience with fund development is considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:

- The ability to work frequent evenings and weekends.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license.

**BENEFITS**:
When you become part of the MacEwan team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

- Competitive base pay
- Generous vacation time
- Secure pension plan
- Flexible benefits package
- Continuous learning culture
- Opportunities for career growth