Head Coach Badminton - Scarborough, Canada - Centennial College

Centennial College

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Scarborough, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:

J Job Title:

Head Coach Badminton

Job Type:
Temp PT, Management & nonunion Professionals
Bargaining Unit:

Non-bargaining

School/Department:
Student Experience & Success
Campus/Location:

Progress Campus

Hours/Week:
TBD
Date Posted:

May 11, 2023

Closing Date:
May 26, 2023
Contract Duration: June 15, 2023 to May 31, 2024

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto.

We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary

General Aspects of Centennial's Program:

Badminton season will commence in September with tryouts and training followed in October through to the end of January with invitational tournaments. The season wraps up with Regional and Provincial Championships in February and National Championships in March.
On court training will start after initial fitness testing and conditioning in September. Official tryouts will take place in September.
The team will generally practice 2 times a week (2hr/practice) in the evenings.
Support personnel includes an assistant coach and a certified athletic therapist who is present for practices and games.

Responsibilities

Developing the overall program plan for Badminton (in conjunction with the varsity and strength and conditioning coordinators), including an annual training plan to maximize player and team development in practices and games
Creating and facilitating a multiyear athlete recruitment plan, including the identification and recruitment of quality, academically strong studentathletes
Working with the A&R to support the development of recruitment events to increase the awareness and profile of the Centennial Colts badminton program
Ensuring that the badminton program goals and objectives are aligned with the A&R's Mission, Vision and Values
Ensuring that the values of excellence in academics and athletics, character development and leadership are at the forefront
Maintaining effective communications and administrative systems amongst all coaches, studentathletes, athletic and facility staff, including working collaboratively in an athletics and recreation department with varsity and extramural programs, and extensive recreation program
Providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable and holistic environment for studentathlete development
Overseeing adherence and expectations required by the A&R with respect to academics, student behavior, and other outcomes as required
Supervising the team (assistant coaches and studentathletes) on all road trips
Organizing and leading any badminton related competitions and activities (e.g., tournaments, clinics, workshops)
Developing and fostering relationships to help boost and enhance the Badminton program (with Alumni, community members and partners, fundraising events, etc.)
Adhering to and supporting all OCAA, CCAA, and Centennial policies and procedures, including the safe return to campus protocols
Ability to work evenings/weekends

Qualifications/Experience

Proven and established relationships with regional/provincial high school and badminton clubs/coaches to support recruitment initiatives
Have a minimum of five years of coaching experience with 16 to 25year old's
Possessing a minimum of 3 years of coaching at the Collegiate Level is considered an asset
Hold a minimum of NCCP Competition
Introduction and Competition
Development certifications or a commitment to completing an asset
Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of studentathlete recruitment strategies
Have exceptional interpersonal communication skills, sound administrative skills, strong motivational abilities and a commitment to fair play
Be committed to represent Centennial College and the Centennial Colts in a professional manner at all times
Experience and understanding working in a diverse student population
Must be eligible to work in Canada

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and** must be submitted by May 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST.

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