Head Coach, Men's Volleyball

The department makes the SAIT experience an ace through programs and facilities that promote an active lifestyle. Join a team passionate about making sure no one is left on the sidelines when it comes to sport and recreation. Go Trojans!
The Opportunity
Job classification
: A9000 - Pooled Wage Position# of positions: 1
Hourly Rate: $
Position End Date: April 30, 2027
Final date to receive applications: Until position is filled

Reporting to the Manager, Athletics & Recreation, Trojans Head Coaches are responsible for the overall leadership, administration and development of their program. The objective of the head coach is to create a strong team culture that is in line with SAIT FIRST principles and promotes competitive success and personal growth. The pursuit of ACAC & CCAA success is a driving force for our programs and should guide the program development created by our head coaches.

How you'll contribute

Program Management

Manage the administrative, financial & personnel requirements for the program

Program plan includes recruitment, retention, finances, facility requirements, schedule & logistics

Organize all team related activities along with support from Trojans admin & assigned sport coordinator

Alongside Manager, Athletics & Rec, supervise & support coaching staff: selection, direction, delegation of responsibilities, evaluation of performance

Coaching

Create an environment that is aligned with SAIT FIRST principles and fosters holistic growth of student athletes & staff.

Create a culture of excellence that motivates athletes & staff to strive for their best in all aspects of being a part of Trojans programming

Conduct effective practices & training sessions that allow student-athletes to improve, while providing enough time for academics & generalized success as a student-athlete

Work directly with Head Athletic Therapist to ensure YTP is conducive to injury prevention & peak health throughout the season

Administration

Adhere to all Trojans & specific league requirements regarding athlete onboarding each season

Adhere to SAIT policies, procedures and protocols including p-card purchasing, webtime entry, mandatory Safe Sport training facility access controls,  presentations, brand alignment and respectful workplace related expectations

Team scheduling, planning and structuring including communications

Submit required documentation in a timely fashion

Submit compliance related formalities in a progressive fashion

Community & Belonging

Support & promote SAIT & Trojans initiatives not directly tied to athletic pursuits

Advancement of a #wearetrojans mentality

Policy and/or regulatory responsibilities

ACAC/CCAA Operating Codes and Procedures

NCCP regulatory responsibilities and expectations

Innovation

Coaches of all levels are expected to be innovative and current with teaching methods

Building team engagement demands an innovative approach

Judgement

Roster management is complex, personalities and motivations are managed

Emotionality of sport creeps into the situational context of reading a behaviour

What you bring

Education

High School Diploma (Minimum Required)

Advanced Coaching Certification (Preferred)

Experience

Previous Competitive Club and/or Post-Secondary Head Coaching Experience (Minimum Required)

5 years of coaching at the Post-Secondary level (Preferred)

Qualifications, Certifications or Designations

NCCP Community or Instruction Level Trained (Minimum Required)

NCCP Competition Level Trained (Preferred)

Skills Required

Enthusiastic, passion for sport-minded individuals with a focus on student athlete development individuals

Ability to work within a team and communicate accordingly

Provide exceptional customer service with strong inter-personal

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Active participant in problem solving

Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities

High degree of attention to detail

Work with a fast paced environment

Great with time management

Progressive leader with sustainability centric competencies

Financial management and computer skills

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