At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a high-performance women's soccer program while mentoring student-athletes.
- Company: Durham College, a top post-secondary institution focused on transforming lives and building careers.
- Benefits: Opportunity for contract renewal, community engagement, and personal growth in coaching.
- Other info: Join a diverse and inclusive environment committed to student success and community development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student-athletes' lives and contribute to a championship-caliber team.
- Qualifications: Experience in coaching at the post-secondary level and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 $ per year.
About Durham College
Durham College (DC) is a leading post‑secondary institution with a clear purpose: transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities. We prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work through innovative, hands‑on and industry‑connected learning. From co‑ops and field placements to applied research and other experiential opportunities, DC students develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.
The Durham College Athletics & Recreation department is seeking a Head Coach for the Varsity Women’s Soccer team on a contract basis. Reporting to the Director, Athletics & Recreation, this is a contract administrative position with possibility of yearly renewal, contracted during the sport season. A commitment to be able to work evenings and weekends and travel to and from work at multiple locations, including off‑campus sites is required. The Head Coach will have the proven experience to develop a high‑performance soccer program coupled with an understanding of a student‑centered approach focusing on the development of the whole student (high academic achievement, leadership development, community service, and culture development.)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, and manage a National Championship caliber post‑secondary soccer program
- Recruit, develop and mentor student‑athletes with high athletic skills and great character not only provincially but nationally.
- Develop a perennial conference contending program.
- Create a community of recruitment partners eager to contribute to developing a top‑of‑class team
- Provide coaching leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of the student‑athletes
- Provide coaching leadership to coaching staff and the overall program
- Responsible for organizing, coaching and delivering a competitive Indoor Soccer program that competes in the OCAA.
Qualifications
- Coaching experience at the post‑secondary level i.e. college, university or equivalent level preferred
- A demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and inspire student‑athletes
- Good understanding of the OCAA conference, league, rules and expectations
- Success at Provincial or National Championships is an asset
- Strong commitment to upholding the values and mission of Durham College
- NCCP – Competition Regional Coach Certified required, Provincial Coach Trained or Certified is an asset. Coaching Licence certification required.
- Experience in recruiting student‑athletes within a post‑secondary environment is essential.
- Strong communication, motivational, and organizational skills
- Strong knowledge of modern data driven sport specific training, tactics and technical skills development
- Ability to articulate and implement goals in the development of the program
- Ability to coach during evenings and attend competitions (home & away) on weekends
- Ability to attend coaches’ meetings and related athletic department special events
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and lead team specific fundraising activities an asset
- A positive team first attitude during a busy and challenging atmosphere is essential
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all matters related to students, staffing and programming.
Contact Us
T: 905.721.2000
HumanResources@durhamcollege.ca
C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs. We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, teach, and prosper today.
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