Head Coach, Bison Women’s Hockey Program (Instructor I or II)

Position Number 35574

Applications are invited for a full-time Head Coach Instructor I or II (one-year term). Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications/experience. Appointment will begin July 1, 2025, or soon thereafter and is renewable annually subject to favorable review.

Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Coach for the Bison Women’s Hockey program. The successful candidate will be expected to build on a rich tradition of excellence and a commitment to supporting the development of our student-athletes. The Head Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, including but not limited to player development, game preparation, recruitment, and budget management.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality leadership and coaching expertise consistent with the operation of a successful inter-university sport program including:
  • Planning and implementing practices and game strategies to maximize individual student-athletes, team performance and success
  • Recruiting highly skilled and motivated student-athletes to join the program
  • Managing team staff
  • Collaborating with the Bison Integrated Support Team (BIST) to ensure well prepared healthy individuals physically and mentally.
  • Supporting the academic pathways of student-athletes success
• Attend athletic conference meetings and ensuring compliance with all Canada West and U SPORTS regulations. Manage and oversee the program budget, ensuring efficient use of resources including:
  • Establishing team fund raising targets to support program enhancements and the provision of athlete scholarships.
  • Engaging with alumni as supporters/contributors to the program.
• Collaborate with other coaches, staff, and administrators to continuously improve the program
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with current players, alumni, and the hockey community
• Represent the program, the sport, and the university in a positive and professional manner locally, provincially, and nationally through activities such as public speaking appearances, and participation in clinics/camps
• Serve on faculty/university/athletic conference committees and undertake additional administrative duties, as assigned
• Teach/mentor students in academic programs of the faculty, as assigned

Qualifications:

 Formal Education/Training and Experience:

• For an appointment at the Instructor I rank:
  • a bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement though a master's degree preferred.
  • Candidates must have experience coaching in a high-performance women’s hockey program. Equivalent NCCP certification/international coaching certification will be considered
• For an appointment at the Instructor II rank:
  • A Master’s degree is required or NCCP Competition Development Certification (previously Level III full NCCP certification) or equivalent is required.
  • At least 5 years of successful performance coaching in a women’s hockey at a university or an equivalent high-performance environment

Proven Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Canadian University sport system
• Strong leaderships, organizational and communication skills
• Track record of recruiting successful athletes at a national level
• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, equity
• Ability to work within the university environment and a commitment to the total development of the student-athlete
• Track record of promoting a respectful and collegial learning and working environment
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the ice

Faculty Information:
The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis. FKRM offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE), Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin and B.Kin (AT)), Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development (BRMCD), Master of Science and Master of Arts in Kinesiology & Recreation. It also has a Ph.D. program in Applied Health Sciences offered collaboratively with the College of Rehabilitation. Approximately 530 undergraduate and 60 graduate students are enrolled in the faculty. Faculty members have vibrant research programs funded by SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR and other agencies. Bison Sport and Recreation Services provide a broad range of programs to the University and Community, through intercollegiate sport, recreation services, Mini-U programs, and athletic therapy. Through the study and practice of physical activity, sport, and leisure, the faculty seeks to build healthy communities. https://umanitoba.ca/kinesiology-recreation-management/

Application Procedure:
Applications for position number 35574 must include a letter of application (max 3-pages), a curriculum vitae, and three (3) academic or professional references. Electronic applications, with documents combined in one pdf file, should be sent to Jennifer Palichuk, Executive Assistant to the Dean at [email protected]. The closing date for applications is December 7, 2024.

For further information, please contact Dr. Douglas Brown ([email protected]), Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, and Chair of Search Committee, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 474-8764.

Diversity and Immigration Statement:
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation support(s) during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

FIPPA Statement:
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

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