The Head Coach of Seneca Varsity Men’s Volleyball is responsible for working with the Sports Coordinator to co-develop and manage an academically and athletically successful program that is a perennial contender for an Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Championship with the ultimate goal of medaling/winning a National Championship. The Head Coach supervises the team’s coaching staff, ensures the coaches are fulfilling the practice, game, and recruitment plans, and college/ OCAA / Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) administrative rules, policies, and requirements are completed in a timely manner; and communicates effectively with the Athletics & Recreation staff.
Responsibilities:
Planning and Strategy
- Develop the overall athletic plans (long-range to daily practice plans) to maximize player and team development
- Preparation of offensive and defensive strategies and systems to be successful at the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association level
Athletic Recruitment
- Identification and successful recruitment of quality student-athletes; including hosting recruitment tournaments
- Must support and mentor the values of excellence in academics and athletics, character development, and leadership
Other
- Maintain effective communications and administrative systems amongst coaches, players, athletic and facility staff
- Must work collaboratively in a large athletics and recreation department consisting of 15 varsity programs and extensive recreation programming
- Complete adherence to and support of Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association, and Seneca policies and procedures
- Organization and delivery of a competitive club/high school volleyball tournament in conjunction with athletic staff
- Travel with, and supervise the team on all road trips
- Support personnel includes a minimum of 1-2 assistant coach(es) and a team therapist who is present at practices and games
Qualifications:
Education
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Certification (or working towards).
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of coaching experience. Preferably at the post-secondary, high school, or high club level.
Skills
- The Head Coach must be of good character and have demonstrated a high caliber of leadership, sportsmanship, and coaching performance
- Have strong relationships with high school and club volleyball coaches for the purpose of recruitment
- Have exceptional interpersonal communication skills, sound administrative skills, strong motivational abilities, and a commitment to fair play
Note:
- A skills assessment will be required during the recruitment process.
- Candidates must be able to travel between Seneca campus locations.
Applications must be submitted by May 3, 2024.