HEAD COACH OPPORTUNITY
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WOMEN’S SOCCER HEAD COACH
Kingston Campus
Manager, Athletics & Student Life
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Women’s Soccer Head Coach is responsible for preparing Vikings student-athletes for successful
competition within the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) outdoor soccer and indoor soccer
programs. This position reports to the Manager of Athletics & Student Life and receives functional guidance
from the Athletics & Student Life Officers and Sports Information Officer.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Develop and implement program plans (daily practice plans and annual plan) for the technical, tactical,
and physical preparation of the team and athletes for success in OCAA outdoor and indoor soccer
competition;
 Identify and recruit quality prospective student-athletes, considering academic success as well as
athletic excellence;
 Support and mentor the student-athlete’s commitment to academic standing, athletic excellence,
leadership, and responsible conduct;
 Maintain effective communication and administrative systems amongst coaches, players, and athletic
staff;
 Positive promotion of the program to alumni and community;
 Support and act in accordance to the college and department strategic direction, core values and
initiatives as they relate to student-athlete support, general promotions, budget management,
appropriate administrative responsibilities, and community/alumni relations; and
 Adherence and compliance with St. Lawrence College, OCAA and Canadian Colleges Athletic
Association (CCAA) policies and procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 Must have demonstrated a previous high level of leadership and successful coaching performance
 3 years coaching soccer at a competitive level, preferably in a post-secondary environment
 NCCP soccer certification (or willingness to work towards this)
 Ability to provide holistic leadership to student-athletes
 Proven good relationships with high school and competitive club coaches for recruitment purposes
 Excellent communication skills, motivational abilities, sound administrative skills, commitment to fair play
 Current certification in First Aid and CPR
 Must provide a clear police background check
 Must be eligible to work in Canada
This is a limited term contract opportunity which requires travel, physical activity, and evening, weekend, and
periodic weekday daytime hours depending on the competition schedule.
For further details, refer to the Employment Centre on our web site (www.stlawrencecollege.ca)
CLASS'N/SALARY:
In accordance with St. Lawrence College coaching rates
TERM DATES:
Immediately – April 30, 2017 (subject to renewal)
SEND COVER LETTER
& RESUME TO:
Denita Arthurs, Manager of Athletics & Student Life
[email protected]
Quoting Selection Number: COACH-2016-KWS
CLOSING DATE:
Until position is filled
HEAD COACH OPPORTUNITY
The College is committed to employment equity. We encourage members of the designated groups to apply and
self-identify. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make
appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To
obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please
contact our Human Resources Consultants. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be
addressed confidentially.
POSTED: November 4, 2016