Department: Athletics
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Employment Type: Contract, renewed annually
Salary: Yearly stipend
Expected Work Term: Ongoing, starting immediately
Summary of the role
The UKC Athletics Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to lead our women’s varsity soccer program as the Head Coach. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for soccer, 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
- Establish, reinforce and sustain a positive, inclusive and accountable team culture that promotes cohesion, leadership, respect and sportsmanship.
- Promote academic success, good sportsmanship, leadership and character development among student athletes.
- Plan, organize and conduct regular practices, training sessions and team activities.
- Provide individualized instruction, skill development and constructive feedback.
- Prepare game plans and competitive strategies, including opponent scouting, film analysis and player evaluation.
- Lead team meetings, film sessions and other program related activities.
- Cultivate a sustainable recruitment and player development strategy to maintain competitive parity.
- Monitor and support student athletes academic progress in collaboration with academic staff.
- Assemble, supervise and evaluate the women’s soccer coaching staff.
- Collaborate with Athletics Department staff and university administrators.
- Manage team logistics in partnership with the Athletics Department, including scheduling, travel, equipment and budget oversight.
- Uphold and enforce all university, conference and league policies, rules and regulations.
- Engage in fundraising initiatives and alumni relations, working collaboratively with the Athletics Department and Alumni Office.
- Represent the university and athletics program with professionalism and integrity.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends during the academic year. Peak workload during the competitive season, with emphasis on September and October.
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. Previous experience coaching Women’s sport considered an asset.
- Proof of Canada Soccer certification and commitment to obtain increased coaching education and upgrades upon hire.
- CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- Experience as a varsity athlete and working experience in an Athletics Department considered an asset.
Application Deadline: January 23, 2026
Please submit to: Matthew.Bartley@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.