Women's Soccer Head Coach, McMaster Athletics

Women’s Soccer Head Coach, McMaster Athletics & Recreation The McMaster Marauders seek an experienced, highly qualified and motivated leader to direct its Women’s Soccer program. The ideal candidate is committed to leading the program to provincial and national prominence and focused upon the student-athlete experience, and recruitment and retention of the top student athletes. This part-time position is responsible for all coaching elements associated with the sport program. Reporting to the Associate Director, the incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, planning, recruitment, team selection, player development, technical & tactical preparation. In collaboration with the Associate Director, the incumbent will design and implement a comprehensive sport development plan conducive to positioning McMaster women’s soccer at the top of OUA and U SPORTS competition. QUALIFICATIONS: • Outstanding character, integrity, passion and a commitment to excellence • Be an excellent communicator with strong teaching and technical soccer skills • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated team player • Be knowledgeable in the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological elements of soccer. • An understanding of the intended delivery model of the soccer program within McMaster Athletics • Recruiting and/or other relevant training or teaching related to sport (asset) • Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends • Preferred - fully certified NCCP Level 1 (Level 2 preferred) coaching certification and at least 2 years coaching experience at a high performance level (college or university preferred)  Have or being willing and capable of obtaining advanced soccer coaching certifications as part of a coach development plan.  Valid and current police check. Letters of interest and resumes may be submitted prior to Monday June 26th, 2017 and directed to: Mark Alfano, Associate Director McMaster University Hamilton, On Email: [email protected]