Assistant Coach Womens Basketball
Assistant Coach Womens Basketball
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Job Type:
EmployeeDuration in Months (for fixedterm jobs):
12Job Family:
Varsity Programs and Coaching# of Open Positions:
1Faculty/Service Department:
Womens BasketballCampus:
Main CampusUnion Affiliation:
N/ADate Posted:
April 25 2025Applications must be received BEFORE:
May 04 2025Hours per week:
35Salary Grade:
NonUnion Grade NC5 35 hrsSalary Range:
$66049.00 $81972.00About Student Affairs :Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students support them throughout their university years and leave them wellprepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions. We help them apply and enroll for courses we oversee 11 residences and an awardwinning Dining Hall we organize fun events and varsity sports activities we run an innovative career development and experiential learning program and much more!
Theres nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a worldclass university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways were sure that youll enjoy the experience as much as our students do.
Position purpose:
Working in a holistic environment in developing studentathletes the Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach to allow the program to meet its objectives. The Assistant Coach will assume the roles and duties as assigned by and under the supervision of the Head Coach to include duties relating to technical coaching support recruiting general administration and team management support. The incumbent will also be required to assist with alumni community events/activities and other fundraising initiatives. The Assistant Coach may also be responsible for the coordination and implementation of technical schemes and game strategies for assigned subunits within the team.
In this role your responsibilities will include:
- Under the direction of the Head Coach and applicable to the specific sub unit responsibilities assigned to the assistant coach the incumbent will be required to ensure an environment which is consistent with the values of the University of Ottawa and will foster the development of the studentathletes in the program toward conference and U SPORTS success and recognition.
- According to the plan developed by the Head Coach ensure the implementation preparation and evaluation of the annual competitive objectives practice sessions and competitions events for any assigned subunit within the team. Assist in the delivery of team meetings video analysis performance analysis sport psychology support team building processes academic monitoring and player evaluations. Assist the Head Coach (or Defensive Coordinator Football) to develop game strategies in preparation for each competition. Assist the Head Coach in developing organizing and monitoring the offseason training and practices as well as all training camps.
- Identify recruits across Canada through an established network within the sport system and high school and college system. Develop a recruiting package and ensure ongoing communication with the recruits and their families. Organize and conduct campus tours where appropriate. Liaison with Sports Services Admissions and Housing representative The University of Ottawa Liaison Office representative and other university support as required.
- Assist in developing and implementing a multiyear recruiting plan by evaluating the current roster and assessing the upcoming needs
- Coordinate assigned programspecific fundraising initiatives in accordance with guidelines set out by the Services Marketing and Communications department.
- Work with the Manager of Camps and Intramural Programs to coordinate the implementation of the sportspecific summer Youth Camp program
- Assist the Head Coach in monitoring the academic progress of the studentathletes and coordinating the academic support requirements which includes liaison with the faculties and academic advisors where appropriate
- Coordinate the involvement of the U SPORT Programs studentathletes in community outreach and oncampus promotions as assigned.
- Assisi with the coordination of alumni relation & development activities.
What you will bring:
- Postsecondary education
- Proven technical knowledge acquired through practical experience and coaching in the sport NCCP Trained Competition introduction Level 1 NCCP certification or equivalent or be in a position to acquire this certification through the NCCP evaluation challenge process
- Experience in using computer systems and software pertinent to sport analysis
- English essential with bilingualism (spoken and written) in English and French would be an asset
- This position requires that the incumbent work evenings and weekends in accordance with practice and league schedules
Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:
Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and selfstarting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.
The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect teamwork and inclusion where collaboration innovation and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons racialized persons persons with disabilities women and LGBTQIA2S persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible barrierfree work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more.
If this is a frontline position with responsibilities to interact with students selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.
Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid19 as defined in Policy 129 Covid19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
Employment Type
Full-Time
