UNIVERSITY
OF TORONTO
Faculty of Physical Education and Health
ATHLETIC INSTRUCTOR – WOMEN'S SOCCER
The
Faculty of Physical Education and Health at the University
of Toronto is seeking an experienced and energetic Athletic
Instructor to take on the responsibilities of head coach
of the Varsity Blues Women's Soccer program. The ideal
candidate is committed to leading the program to national
prominence within the context of an internationally
recognized research and teaching university.
The
Athletic Instructor will be expected to contribute to
the culture of evidence-based, educationally focused
healthy high performance sport at the University of
Toronto and teach related courses in the academic program.
The Athletic Instructor will report to the Director
of Athletics and for academic matters, to the Associate
Dean, Undergraduate Education.
Key
roles and responsibilities of the position include:
a)
Coaching the women's interuniversity (Varsity Blues)
soccer team, including the direction and operation of
all training and competition.
b)
Student athlete recruitment, mentoring, development,
and retention for women's soccer.
c)
Recruiting and supervision of soccer support staff,
including assistant coaches, managers, and student leaders.
d)
Teaching in the undergraduate program in physical and
health education.
e)
Assist in the creation and management of an annual budget
for women's interuniversity soccer, including participation
in revenue generating activities that meet the program's
financial objectives.
f)
Promotion and engagement of positive relations with
the alumnae and the University of Toronto community.
g)
Support the overall development of co-curricular opportunities
for students in the university.
The
Athletic Instructor will be in support of and act in
accordance with outlined direction and initiatives of
the Faculty of Physical Education and Health and the
University of Toronto as they relate to the educational
objectives of athletics, equity, fund raising, community
relations, budget management and appropriate administrative
responsibilities.
The
successful candidate will possess a post-graduate degree
(preferably a master's degree or equivalent) with the
appropriate NCCP and soccer certifications (B license
preferred), as well as a minimum of five years of coaching
experience, preferably at the university level or elite
club level. The demonstrated ability to coach,
teach and mentor, in an educational environment, in
a student-centered way, is expected. In addition, effective
communication skills, and proven organizational, leadership,
and management skills are required. The successful
candidate will be appointed to the rank of Athletic
Instructor in a contractually limited term appointment
of three years.
The
rank and starting salary will be commensurate with experience
and qualifications.
Applications,
including a complete curriculum vitae and contact information
(e-mail, address, phone) of three referees, should be
forwarded by November 24, 2008 to:
Candace
Bernstein, Human Resources Administrative Officer,
Faculty
of Physical Education and Health, University of Toronto,
55
Harbord Street , Toronto, Ontario M5S 2W6 .
or
by e-mail to: c.bernstein@utoronto.ca
The
University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity
within its community and especially welcomes applications
from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal
persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual
minority groups, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians
and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Toronto thanks all applicants for
their interest. However, only those applicants being
considered for the position will be contacted for an
interview.
Ryerson
University
Women's
Volleyball Coach
Ryerson
University is known for innovative programs built on
the integration of theoretical and practically-oriented
learning. More than 95 undergraduate and graduate programs
are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum
and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research
and creative activities. Ryerson is also a leader in
adult learning, with the largest university-based continuing
education school in Canada.
Ryerson is seeking
an individual committed to high quality service to students,
staff, and faculty for the following vacancy:
Position:
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Women's
Volleyball Coach |
POSITION
NUMBER(S): |
250342
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DEPARTMENT:
|
Sports
and Recreation |
REPORTING
TO: |
Director
of Athletics |
START
DATE: |
ASAP
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END
DATE: |
One year
from start date |
GROUP:
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OPSEU
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GRADE:
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14 |
SALARY
SCALE: |
$61,600.45-$78,033.60
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HOURS
OF WORK: |
36.25
hours per week |
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Responsibilities
|
To
act as head coach and administrator of the Women's
Volleyball program; to assist with the administration
of a variety of departmental programs and services.
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Qualifications
|
- Successful completion of a post-secondary
degree program in a relevant discipline with
a minimum of 5 years experience as a coach and/or
athlete at an elite level is required. N.C.C.P
Level III certification or equivalent is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience
may be considered.
- Experience establishing, administering and
maintaining an aggressive recruiting program
is required. Sports administration experience
would be beneficial.
- A demonstrated commitment to client service
- specifically students, staff, faculty and
external contacts. Excellent interpersonal
skills to promote the women's volleyball program
within Ryerson and the community; liaise with
internal departments such as Admissions and
Student Services; maintain on- and off-campus
media contacts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills to assist in the administration of a
variety of departmental programs and services
as assigned on project days; organizing athletic
banquet; producing brochures; acting as an advisor
in the Academic Success program, fundraising,
participating in alumni events, acting as a
sports coordinator and setting up information
booth and answering questions during Preview
Nights and Tour and Discussion Days.
- Excellent judgement, decision-making and analytical
skills are needed to analyze competitive systems;
develop and adjust team offensive and defensive
systems; compile and analyze team statistical
and historical information.
- Excellent leadership and motivational skills
to counsel, support, advise and monitor team
members academic performance; assist with time
management, goal setting, etc; assign and coordinate
work of part-time support staff.
- Strong organizational and time management
skills are required to organize, administer
and coach the team within the Ontario Universities
Athletics (OUA) and Canadian Interuniversity
Sport (CIS) leagues; follow league rules and
regulations; participate in league contests;
attend all OUA and CIS Volleyball Coaches' meetings
as required.
- Strong budget management skills are needed
to plan, monitor and operate with allocated
team budget guidelines; provide recommendations
for future budgets.
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Note:
|
Candidates
may be asked to demonstrate qualifications through
an occupational test. Candidates must have a demonstrated
record of dependability/reliability and a commitment
to maintain confidentiality. The successful candidate
will be required to submit a Criminal Reference
Check prior to the start date. |
Submit
Resume Online at: |
http://www.firefly.ryerson.ca/hr/careers/
|
Contact
for Inquiries: |
Tracey
Bellissimo, Staffing Coordinator, ext. 7158 |
Deadline
to Apply: |
October
31, 2008(4:30pm)
- Applications will still be considered after
this date |
The
complete description for this position is available
for viewing in the HumanResources Department, Reception
area.
Ryerson University has an Employment Equity Program and
encourages applications from all qualified candidates,
including Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities,
Members of Visible Minorities, and Women.
UNIVERSITY
OF TORONTO
Faculty of Physical Education and Health
ATHLETIC INSTRUCTOR – VARSITY BLUES FOOTBALL
The
Faculty of Physical Education and Health, University
of Toronto is seeking an experienced and energetic Athletic
Instructor to take on the responsibilities of head coach
of Varsity Blues Football. The ideal candidate is committed
to leading the program to national prominence within
the context of an internationally recognized research
and teaching university.
The
Athletic Instructor will be expected to contribute to
the culture of evidence-based, educationally focused
healthy high performance sport at the University of
Toronto and teaching related courses in the academic
program. The Athletic Instructor will report to
the Director of Athletics and for academic matters,
to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education.
Key
roles and responsibilities of the position include:
a)
Coaching duties, including the direction and operation
of training and competition
b)
Recruiting and supervision of all football support staff
including assistant coaches, managers and student leaders.
c)
Student athlete-recruiting, mentoring and retention.
d)
Teaching in the undergraduate program in physical and
health education.
e)
Creation and management of an annual budget including
participation in revenue generating activities that
meet the program's financial objectives.
f)
Promotion of positive relations with the alumni, the
Varsity Blues ‘Friends of Football' and the University
of Toronto community.
g)
Contributing to the overall development of co-curricular
opportunities in athletics and recreation for students
in the University.
The
Athletic Instructor will be in support of and act in
accordance with the outlined direction and initiatives
of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health and
the University of Toronto as they relate to the educational
objectives of athletics, equity, fund raising, community
relations, budget management and appropriate administrative
responsibilities.
The
successful candidate will possess a post graduate degree
(preferably a master's degree) with the appropriate
NCCP certification, as well as a minimum of five years
of coaching experience, preferably at the university
level. The demonstrated ability to coach, teach
and mentor, in an educational environment, in a student-centered
way, is expected. In addition, effective communication
skills, and proven organizational, leadership and management
skills are required.
The
successful candidate will hold the position of Athletic
Instructor/Senior Athletic Instructor, according to
the University's Policies and Procedures for Academic
Appointments.
The
rank and starting salary will be commensurate with experience
and qualifications.
Applications,
including a complete curriculum vitae and contact information
(e-mail, address, phone) of three referees, should be
forwarded by November 19, 2008 to:
Candace
Bernstein, Human Resources Administrative Officer,
Faculty
of Physical Education and Health, University of Toronto,
55
Harbord Street , Toronto, Ontario M5S 2W6
or
by email to c.bernstein@utoronto.ca.
The
University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity
within its community. The University especially welcomes
applications from visible minority group members, women,
Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members
of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute
to the further diversification of ideas.
The
University of Toronto thanks all applicants for their
interest. However, only those applicants being considered
for the position will be contacted for an interview.
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