Women's Rugby Head Coach - Ottawa, Canada - Carleton University Department of Recreation & Athletics

Description

CARLETON UNIVERSITY

Department of Athletics & Recreation

HEAD COACH - WOMEN'S RUGBY

Full-time Contract

About Recreation and Athletics:

Carleton University Athletics has a proud tradition of athletic excellence.

With OUA and USPORTS championship success, the high academic success of our student-athletes and highly engaged community including our generous alumni and passionate student supporters.

The strong Ravens brand has a positive reputation representing the University and as a result staff, coaches, student-athletes are held to very high standards.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable and safe environment.

We are members of a diverse community, valuing inclusion and proactively cultivating differences so that every member can achieve their full potential.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Assistant Director, High Performance Sport, the Head Coach is responsible for creating an environment conducive to the development of student-athletes in a University setting and lead the Varsity Program in a manner that is consistent with the values of Carleton University and in accordance with the Athletic Department's Code of Conduct.

Key roles and responsibilities of the position include:

• Coaching the women's interuniversity (Ravens) rugby team, including the direction and operation of all training and competition.
• Student athlete recruitment, mentoring, development, and retention for women's rugby program.
• Recruiting and supervision of rugby support staff, including assistant coaches, managers, and student leaders.
• Assist in the creation and management of an annual budget for women's interuniversity rugby, including participation in revenue generating activities that meet the program's financial objectives.
• Leading initiatives to engage and foster relationships with the alumni and community.
• Assist in the creation of community programs such as, Junior Ravens Rugby program and oversee the operations of the program.

The Head Coach will act in support of, and in accordance with, the goals and objectives of the Department of Recreation and Athletics and Carleton University as they relate to educational development and the values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

The position is a full time 4-year contract within the Non-Union employee group.

The total compensation and package includes:

annual salary, competitive extended health and dental benefits, and sick leave, pension and unique perks such as tuition benefits.

Qualifications:


The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Expertise and accomplished coaching at a high level such as university or college;
• Leadership and accomplishment for this type of role;
• Experience in building and managing people to reach their full potential as individuals and as a team, most importantly managing studentathletes in terms of their academics, athletics and dealing with issues
• Knowledge of both the university and the Canadian sport system;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team;
• Integrity a role model for students. Emotionally intelligent and a mentor and a motivator
• Ability to foster relationships with alumni, academic units, university staff, colleagues, students, community associations
• Superior interpersonal skills including strong studentathlete centered focus;
• Superior listening skills, consultative in implementing decisions;
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

Education and Certification:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of a university degree, the NCCP Coaching Certification Program, with a minimum of five years coaching experience and proven success at a high performance level.

Please submit your interest in the position by Friday, May 26, 2023 to:
Kwesi Loney, Assistant Director, High Performance Sport

Department of Athletics - Carleton University

1125 Colonel By Drive | Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 48 months


Salary:
From $45,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite gym

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• 5 years of coaching (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NCCP Coaching Certification (preferred)

Work Location:
One location