Fleming College is a proud member of the Ontario Colleges Athletics Association (OCAA) and the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA). The Department of Athletics and Recreation invites applications for the contract position of Head Coach for Fleming’s Women’s Volleyball Team.

Reporting to the Director, Student Experience and Athletics and receiving functional guidance from the Athletics Coordinator, the Head Coach is accountable for all duties associated with the operation of the varsity women’s volleyball program to create an excellent environment for Fleming student athletes to develop and succeed.

The Head Coach provide leadership, and development for Assistant Coaches, Student Athletes and Volunteers in pursuit of educational and athletic goals. The Head Coach is responsible for the conduct of coaching staff and student athletes while representing the College as part of the team in all capacities. Responsible for the maintenance of high safety standards and equipment and determination of program equipment needs in consultation with the Athletic Coordinator. The Head Coach will identify, recruit and select quality student athletes to make up the team and ensuring eligibility of athletes and ensuring technical, tactical, physical and psychological preparation of the team and athletes. The Head Coach will support for identified fundraising and promotional opportunities to support the program and Fleming Athletics and Recreation and have knowledge and compliance with Fleming College, OCAA and CCAA rules and regulations.

Please Note: The competitive season begins early September and runs through the end of February. The team practices up to 4 times per week. Fleming competes in the OCAA East Region. Home & away schedule: 18 matches and plays an exhibition series of games, tournaments, and potential of playoff games.

Please Note: This is a temporary opportunity ending on March 31, 2024. The hours of work for the Head Coach will be directly based upon the requirements of the team practice, game schedules, identified team recruitment, promotion opportunities and events, but will not exceed 312 hours for the contract period.

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For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Job Description
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What We Are Looking For:

• 2-year diploma in business, recreation and leisure, sports management or, equivalent.

• Two (2) years’ experience and proven competence as a coach, preferably at the post-secondary level including:
• NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) Coaching Stream - Certified, Train to Compete is preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, team building and communication skills
• Industry trends related to athletics (i.e. concussion protocol, accessibility in sport)
• Demonstrated ability to embrace equity, diversity and inclusion and reconcile significantly diverse viewpoints.

• Prior experience with supervision of staff.
• Complex problem solving skills.
• This position will require a time commitment involving both evenings and weekends based on the OCAA and Fleming Varsity Women’s Volleyball schedule, identified exhibition games, training, events, and Athletics banquets.

How To Apply
Internal Candidates can apply by going here: My Self Service > Recruiting > Careers or My Campus > Career Opportunities
External candidate can apply by visiting our website: http://www.FlemingCollege.ca/Careers.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our Staff, our Faculty and our Administration including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities and commit to ensuring accommodations available throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform our Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation. To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail HR@flemingcollege.ca.