The UKC Athletics Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to lead our women’s varsity basketball program as the Head Coach. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for basketball, a commitment to the development of student-athletes, and the ability to foster a positive team culture both on and off the court. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our student-athletes while contributing to the overall success of our athletic program.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Plan and conduct regular practices.
- Provide individualized instruction and feedback to student-athletes.
- Prepare game plans and strategies for opponents, including scouting reports and player evaluations.
- Lead team meetings, film sessions and other activities.
- Promote academic success, good sportsmanship and character development.
- Collaborate with athletic department staff and school administrators.
- Work with the Athletics Department to manage team logistics, including scheduling, travel arrangements, equipment inventory and budgeting.
- Uphold all school and league policies, rules and regulations.
- Cultivate a reliable recruitment and player development strategy to maintain competitive parity.
- Fundraise and engage alumni – Work with the Athletics Department and Alumni to organize and facilitate team fundraisers.
- Monitor and support student athletes in their academic journey.
- Assemble and manage the Women’s Basketball coaching staff.
- Be available to work evenings and weekends during the academic year.
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary degree required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience coaching as an Assistant or Head Coach with a proven track record of success. Coaching experience at a post-secondary institution would be considered an asset.
- Valid Canada Basketball Train to Compete certification or a commitment obtain upon hire.
- CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- Experience as a varsity athlete or working experience in an Athletics Department considered an asset.
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Athletics Director
Employment Type: Contract, renewed annually
Salary: Yearly stipend
Expected Work Term: Ongoing, starting immediately
Application Deadline: April 21, 2024
Please submit to: neil.hooper@ukings.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.