- Head Coach, Men's Volleyball Douglas
- Douglas College in Douglas, , Canada
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- 1 month ago
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Head Coach, Men's Volleyball
Posting Number 02197SA
Location See Work Arrangements
Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range
Salary Range 18,000- 20,000
Position Type Contract Employment
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Contract
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Contract Employment
Start Date 06/03/2024
End Date 07/25/2025
Day of the Week Other - Week days, evenings, weekends, etc as required.
Shift Flexible work schedule
Work Arrangements
This contract position is available from the date of hire to July 31st, 2025
with possibility of yearly renewal. A commitment to being able to work
evenings and weekends and travel to and work at multiple locations, including
off campus sites throughout the lower mainland.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great
career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices
and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas
College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for
passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best
colleges even better.
The Role
The Men's Volleyball, Head Coach position is a part-time contract position
that receives direction from the Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations.
The Head Coach leads in the sport specific program delivery and has an
understanding of sport specific and sport governing bodies (PACWEST, NWAC and
CCAA) policies, procedures and protocols. They will have a strong
understanding of a student-centered approach focusing on the development of
the whole student (high academic achievement, leadership development, and
community service and culture development).
Responsibilities
HEAD COACH
The major responsibilities of this coaching position are:
1)Recruit, develop and mentor student-athletes with high athletic skills and
great character;
2) Develop perennial national contenders;
3) Create a community of loyal supporters and partners eager to contribute to
developing a top-of-class team;
4) Provide coaching leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of
the student-athletes, coaching staff and the overall program;
5) Fully embrace the Royals culture.
The Head Coach is also responsible for ensuring that safe facilities and
equipment are provided, current methods of physiological injury prevention are
used, and that the coaching staff are properly certified. A key responsibility
includes implementing and following through on fund and friend-raising
initiatives working with alum and other groups. The Head Coach will also
develop recruiting networks through contact with secondary school athletes,
coaches, clubs, teachers, parents, clinic/camp programs, academies, etc., and
help promote the team through the local media, community and school districts.
These responsibilities will be fulfilled through coordination, planning,
implementation, and evaluation of strategies. There is an expectation that
proper training techniques for athlete academic, motor, skill and mental
development which will be supported by all coaching and athletic staff.
Successful candidates must be team players who work respectfully and
cooperatively with the Director, Athletics and Recreation, Managers of
Athletics & Recreation Operations and Royals Athletics staff in scheduling,
facility issues, travel planning, budgeting, apparel and completing necessary
administrative requirements. Superior interpersonal, teamwork, organizational,
leadership, coaching, and technical skills are also required.
NCCP Coaching certification is required with a minimum three years of coaching
experience at the post-secondary or senior high school level. A Bachelor's
degree is preferred and a class IV BC Driver's License would be an asset.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Additional Requirements:
· A demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and inspire student- athletes aged
17-25.
· Good understanding of the PACWEST and CCAA leagues, their policies and
expectations
· Success at Provincial or National Championships is an asset.
· Experience in recruiting student-athletes.
· Strong communication, motivational, and organizational skills.
· Strong foundational knowledge of sport specific training, tactics and
technical skills development.
· Ability to articulate and implement goals in the development of the program.
· Ability to coach during evenings and attend competitions (home & away) on
weekends.
· Ability to attend coaches' meetings and related athletic department special
events.
· Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and lead team specific
fundraising activities an asset.
· Ability to work in a team environment.
· NCCP Coaching certification is required with a minimum three years of
coaching experience at the post-secondary or senior high school level. A
Bachelor's degree is preferred and a class IV BC – · Driver's License would be
an asset.
· NCCP making ethical decision making is required.
Strong commitment to upholding the values and mission of Douglas College.
Salary Range:
$18,000 to $20,000 annually
Salary is based on education and experience
Link to Full Position Profile
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable
learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all
people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity,
including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of
colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as
women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities
and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and
parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 05/15/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required
knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.
All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates
and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/12293
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
• Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
• Current employee
• Former employee
• Current student
• Former student
• None of the above
• If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)
(Open Ended Question)
• If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable
• If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
• Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
• Yes, I confirm
• No, I am not able to meet this requirement
• How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
• Douglas College Careers Site
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
• Personal Referral
• Agency Referral
• Professional Association Website
• Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
• Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
• Douglas College CareerHUB
• Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
• Other
• Glassdoor
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Optional Documents
• References with Contact Information
Douglas Canada