Posted 6 days ago
Women's Soccer, Head Coach
@ Mount Allison University
Sackville, New Brunswick
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Overview
Mount Allison University is hiring a part-time Head Coach for its Women's Soccer program in Atlantic University Sport and U SPORTS, on a five-month term beginning August 1, 2027. The role leads coaching, recruitment, student-athlete development, program administration and community engagement, reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation. Applications are reviewed from November 20, 2026, and the posting requires evening, weekend and travel availability.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coach the AUS Women's Soccer program
- Develop annual and long-term high-performance plans
- Conduct video analysis and prepare opposition scouting reports
- Recruit and retain student-athletes
- Coordinate team travel, facilities and budget
Requirements summary:
- Minimum three years of high-performance soccer coaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop student-athletes
- Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of contemporary coaching and athlete development
- NCCP National B License is an asset
Tools & skills
LeadershipCoachingRecruitmentCommunity engagementGive constructive feedbackProcess improvementGuide staffBudget managementSchedulingRegulatory complianceFundraisingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsValid driver's licence
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | NCCP National B License, Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
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Job description
Position description
Mount Allison University invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Women’s Soccer, competing in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) and U SPORTS. This is a part-time five-month term position beginning August 1, 2027
The Head Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and administration of the Women’s Soccer program. This includes coaching, recruitment, student-athlete development, program planning, and community engagement. The successful candidate will foster a positive, inclusive, and high-integrity team culture aligned with Mount Allison’s commitment to academic excellence, student experience, and leadership development through sport. The program is committed to fostering a positive, high-performance environment built on trust, accountability, open communication, and an athlete-centered coaching philosophy that promotes competitive excellence, personal development, and team success.
Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Head Coach plays a key role in advancing Athletics as a strategic contributor to the University’s mission while supporting the holistic success of student-athletes.
The role also supports the continued growth of Women’s Soccer at Mount Allison through community-based development initiatives and seasonal youth programming.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Coaching
Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.
At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.
Visit our website at www.mta.ca/employment for other employment opportunities at Mount Allison University or to register to receive e-mail notification of new opportunities.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mount Allison University invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Women’s Soccer, competing in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) and U SPORTS. This is a part-time five-month term position beginning August 1, 2027
The Head Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and administration of the Women’s Soccer program. This includes coaching, recruitment, student-athlete development, program planning, and community engagement. The successful candidate will foster a positive, inclusive, and high-integrity team culture aligned with Mount Allison’s commitment to academic excellence, student experience, and leadership development through sport. The program is committed to fostering a positive, high-performance environment built on trust, accountability, open communication, and an athlete-centered coaching philosophy that promotes competitive excellence, personal development, and team success.
Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Head Coach plays a key role in advancing Athletics as a strategic contributor to the University’s mission while supporting the holistic success of student-athletes.
The role also supports the continued growth of Women’s Soccer at Mount Allison through community-based development initiatives and seasonal youth programming.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Coaching
- Lead and coach a competitive AUS Women’s Soccer program
- Develop and implement annual and long-term high-performance plans
- Plan and deliver technical, tactical, physical, and psychological preparation for competition
- Conduct regular video analysis of upcoming opponents to identify tactical tendencies, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to inform match preparation and game strategy
- Prepare and communicate opposition scouting reports and match-specific tactical plans to student-athletes and coaching staff in advance of competition
- Utilize game film and performance analysis to evaluate individual and team performance, identify areas for improvement, and incorporate findings into training sessions and player development plans
- Lead regular individual and team video review sessions to provide constructive feedback, strengthen tactical understanding, and support continuous improvement throughout the season
- Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship to support athletic and personal development
- Develop and implement a strategic recruitment and retention plan to attract academically qualified, high-performing student-athletes who will contribute to the competitive success and long-term sustainability of the program
- Establish annual program goals and performance measures aligned with departmental priorities, including competitive development, student-athlete recruitment and retention, academic achievement, and program culture.
- Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff
- Foster a team culture that prioritizes academic success, well-being, and personal growth
- Monitor academic progress and collaborate with campus support services
- Promote leadership, citizenship, and community engagement among student-athletes
- Assist with budget planning and responsible management of program resources
- Coordinate team travel, scheduling, facilities, and equipment needs
- Ensure compliance with Mount Allison, AUS, U SPORTS, and Safe Sport policies
- Support fundraising, alumni engagement, and program promotion initiatives
- Represent Mount Allison positively within the soccer community locally, provincially, and nationally
- Participate in departmental initiatives, recruitment events, and university outreach
- Contribute to youth camps and development opportunities aligned with Mount Allison’s community engagement goals
- Minimum three (3) years of high-performance soccer coaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop student-athletes
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of contemporary coaching practices and athlete development
- Commitment to student-athlete well-being, equity, and Safe Sport principles
- Experience coaching in U SPORTS, AUS, or comparable post-secondary environments is an asset
- NCCP National B License (or equivalent) is an asset
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required
- Valid driver’s license
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.
At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.
Visit our website at www.mta.ca/employment for other employment opportunities at Mount Allison University or to register to receive e-mail notification of new opportunities.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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