Saint Mary’s Head Coach to make between 62k and 80k

Position: Head Coach, Football (Contract)

Department: Athletics & Recreation
Salary: $62,836 – $80,745

[HR][/HR] Founded in 1802, Saint Mary’s University is one of Canada’s oldest and leading institutions of higher learning and has evolved into a vibrant and engaged community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni from more than 90 countries around the world. Saint Mary’s University is home to one of Canada’s leading business schools, a science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

As Head Coach, Football, you will have an important role to play in building upon Saint Mary’s University’s Huskies Football success. You will be responsible for continuing Saint Mary’s University’s rich football traditions while securing the respect, participation and collaboration of all constituents of the University – academia, students, staff alumni and the broader community.

Under the supervision of the Director, Athletics and Recreation, the Head Coach, Football, develops and coordinates the Interuniversity Men’s Football program in a manner designed to foster and enhance the positive moral, academic and athletic growth of student athletes. As the Head Coach, Football you will promote the football program in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of the University and oversee the additional programs of Camp of Champions/Junior Huskies, youth programs and spring leagues. As Head Coach you are up to date with, and apply, current AUS/CIS rules and eligibility policies, supervise Assistant Coaches and volunteers, evaluate and maintain recruitment strategies to attract the best student athletes to the University, and monitor and authorize expenditures of the football budget. Further you are involved in the coordination of fundraising activities and create a following of loyal supporters and partners through community outreach and alumni relations who, in addition to promotional events such as Camp of Champions, may assist financially to the football program.

The successful candidate will possess an Undergraduate degree, have current knowledge of coaching techniques, methodologies and strategies, a minimum 5 years related experience including the implementation and monitoring of operational budgets, outstanding leadership capability, superb interpersonal skills, and the ability to build strong positive relationships with internal and external constituents. Further, you demonstrate vision, inspire confidence, encourage participation and instill enthusiasm for institutional and personal professional goals. A love of Saint Mary’s University, a commitment to athletics and recreation and an undeniable passion for winning is essential.

Apply for this opportunity online by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the “Apply Online Now” button. Please include the names of three professional references.

The search committee will begin to consider applications on January 13, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Saint Mary’s University is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. Saint Mary’s University thanks all applicants for applying. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.