Coordinator, Home Game/ Head Coach, Women's Soccer & Futsal

The Opportunity

Keyano’s Sport & Student Wellness department is in search of a dedicated full-time Permanent Head Coach for the Women’s Soccer & Futsal Team and Coordinator for Home Game Management. The chosen individual will be tasked with coaching and administering Keyano College's women's soccer and futsal programs. In addition, this position plays a vital role in coordinating and supervising all facets of home athletic events to guarantee seamless operations.

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager, Huskies Athletics, the accountabilities for this role include:

• Lead and manage the Women’s Soccer/Futsal program with a clear vision and ambitious goals that inspire student athletes and fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and dedication to cultivate a winning mentality on and off the field.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance individual skills and team performance through innovative drills, tactical exercises, and conditioning sessions, aiming to develop well-rounded student athletes capable of competing at the highest level.
• Analyze opponents to design game strategies and tactics leveraging team strengths and exploiting weaknesses. Employ a dynamic approach adapting to each opponent to increase success chances and maintain a competitive edge throughout the season.
• Sustaining program success by attracting, identifying and recruiting talented student athletes with exceptional skills, who also align with the team's culture and values.
• Prioritizing the holistic development of all student-athletes beyond soccer/futsal games and the season, this position provides guidance and support to nurture their academic and personal growth.
• Ensuring compliance with ACAC/CCAA rules and regulations is vital. This position must guarantee that the Women’s Soccer/Futsal programs operate with the highest integrity, adhering to all guidelines concerning recruiting, eligibility, and player welfare.
• Coordinate every aspect of home athletic events, from scheduling facilities to managing logistics, ensuring a seamless experience for all involved.
• Responsible for creating a positive experience for spectators by managing ticketing, concessions, and hospitality services.
• Ensures visiting teams are accommodated with well-equipped dressing rooms and address any logistical needs for their comfort and readiness.
• Ensure the readiness of athletic facilities for events by collaborating with Guest Services and college maintenance staff. This involves maintaining optimal condition, cleanliness, and provision of necessary resources to support games and events effectively.
• Maintain clear communication with key partners including coaches, athletic administrators, officials, and visiting teams to ensure successful execution of home athletic events. Provide timely updates, address concerns, and accommodate specific needs to ensure everyone is well-informed and prepared for the event.
• Other tasks designated by the leadership team.

Qualifications

• A Diploma in Education, Sport Management, or any other relevant equivalent.
• Minimum Coaching Certification: C License and NCCP Level II are preferred.
• A minimum of three years of coaching experience, preferably at the College/University or national level, or equivalent, is considered an asset.
• Possession of a B National License and NCCP Level III is desirable.
• Class 5 Driver’s License

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer an attractive competitive compensation package.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• Generous defined benefit pension plan though LAPP (#7 in top 100 pension funds in Canada) that starts on day 1 of your employment.
• This position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month (This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval).
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years
• Life insurance is 2.5 times your annual salary
• Paid sick days

We also offer various perks and discounts to our employees:
• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our well-known gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
• Various other perks and discounts for insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.

Additional Information

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.