Women's Hockey Apprentice Assistant Coach (2026-NU-01)

POSITION TITLE:Womens Hockey Apprentice Assistant Coach

DEPARTMENT:Athletics & Recreational Services

EFFECTIVE DATES:May 1 2026 April 30 2028 (24-month contract)

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa the Odawa and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits les détroits of Detroit.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Director of Athletics and the Head Coach Womens Hockey the womens hockey apprentice coach position is intended to increase the performance of Lancer Womens Hockey and create sustainability in the program for long term success.

The apprentice coach will support the Womens Hockey Head Coach in coaching recruiting training and student-athlete development within the team. The Apprentice Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by the OUA and U SPORTS. This position is considered an integral component to our Athletics and Recreational Services Department as we look to champion excellence inspire students and engage our communities.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
responsibilities as assigned by Head Coach
with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes
with overall season plan weekly practice plans and team workouts
game plans for varsity competition as assigned by Head Coach
alumni support and connections to support fundraising initiatives and events
coordinate community-based programs including hockey camps and clinics
positive and effective interpersonal relationships with the student-athletes
and support individual and team progress towards team goals
to prospective games/events as a team representative
duties as assigned by Head Coach

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must possess:
Undergraduate degree
Development 1 certification or equivalent
Minimum of five years of experience in womens hockey as a player coach and/or administrator
Must have good written skills verbal communication effective organizational skills
Identify as a female

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior coaching experience at the university or college level
HP1 certified or willing to complete by the end of year one
Video software editing experience
Lancer Womens Hockey or U SPORTS Womens Hockey Alumnus

Since 1963 the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study to learn to teach and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.

In pursuit of the Universitys commitment to employment equity members from the designated groups including women Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Métis Inuit) racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Talent & Workforce Team (). Should you require further information on accommodation please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor however only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.