Head Coach, Women's Volleyball - Part-time
The Head Coach for Women’s Volleyball provides leadership, implements strategy, acts as a mentor, supervises, and coordinates all facets of the athletic team. The Head Coach uses their knowledge of the sport to assess the skills of the players and improve the overall skill level of individual athletes and the team. The Head Coach promotes team unity and seeks to develop the athletes on and off the playing field. The Head Coach works with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation to organize the team.
Work hours: 24 hours per week.
Start date: August 1, 2024
- Recruit athletes, run the ID camp, and make roster selections to have full team rosters.
- Plan practices and develop game plans.
- Work on developing individual skill as well as team strategy and success.
- Provide leadership and feedback during games.
- Organize road trips, exhibition games, and tournaments.
- Attend Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) coaches’ meetings.
- Attend Athletics department meetings (every other week).
- Meet with the Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation for regular 1-on-1 meetings at least once per month.
- Have regular office hours (5-10 hours per week) during the academic year.
- Meet individually with the athletes at least twice per year.
- Promote off court workouts and nutrition in conjunction with the trainers.
- Provide video analysis.
- Lead one or two summer camps each summer.
- Cast vision for the future of the teams.
- Build a coaching staff around the team as needed (i.e., Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Coaches, Chaplains, etc.).
- Promote team unity.
- Represent the team and Ambrose appropriately at games and practices.
- Be active in professional development opportunities.
- Administrative duties (e.g., work with athletes, coaches, team trainers, etc.) to organize the team.
- Respond to ACAC athletics staff within two business days in their communication.
Education and Experience
- Coaching Certification NCCP Certified Advanced Development Coach (old Level II) attained or in process.
- Experience with athletics, leadership, coaching, and administrative in a high-performance setting is preferred.
Skills
- Recruiting, coaching, and mentoring skills.
- Administration and program planning skills.
- Leadership and motivational skills.
- Strong relational skills.
- Budget competent.
Personal Characteristics
- Be in agreement with Ambrose’s values, mission, vision, and statements of faith.
- Must have a quality of spirit that will be reflected in a growing relationship with God and interpersonal relationships.
- Possess the highest standards of personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and an optimistic outlook.
Other
- Able to lift 30+ lbs.
- Able to work evenings and weekends.
- Able to travel.
- A compensation package commensurate with education and experience is available.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background criminal check and academic transcripts.
- Ambrose Employees agree to uphold and sign the University’s Statement of Faith upon initial appointment and govern the conduct of his or her work, in accordance therewith.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send a letter of application and resume to hr@ambrose.edu, indicating “Head Coach, Women's Volleyball” in the subject line.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ambrose University is committed to employment diversity and encourages applications from all qualified men and women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.
Ambrose University is a private, accredited Christian post-secondary institute located in South West Calgary. Our Faculty of Arts and Science offers provincially accredited Bachelor of Arts degree programs majoring in Behavioural Science, Christian Studies, English Literature, General Studies, History, and Psychology as well as Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Music, and a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology. We also offer a Bachelor of Education (After Degree). Our Faculty of Theology offers undergraduate degree programs in Children’s Ministries, Church Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Worship Arts and Youth Ministries. At the Seminary level there are a variety of graduate options including Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Christian Studies as well as Diploma and Certificate programs. Ambrose is committed to the integration of Christian faith with academic discipline, with a vision for academic excellence in the service of the church and the world. For more information visit us online at www.ambrose.edu.