Job Title: Defensive Coordinator, Men’s Football
Division: College of Kinesiology, Huskie Athletics, Huskie Football
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Employment Type: Term Position (one year, with the possibility of extension)
Huskie Athletics is seeking a full-time Defensive Coordinator for our nationally competitive Men’s Football program. This position is responsible for assisting with player development, recruiting and grassroots development programming. We have high standards, and it is incumbent on the successful candidate to provide exemplary leadership in all areas related to the Huskie Football.
About the Program: Huskie Football has a rich history, and a culture of excellence, playing for over 100 years in the Canada West (CW) conference. That history includes 21 Hardy Cup championships, the most of any team in conference history, 11 national semifinal bowl game wins and three Vanier Cup championships. The Huskies play on the USask campus at Griffith Stadium, in Nutrien Park, home to an exhilarating game day experience.
Nature of Work: The Defensive Coordinator reports functionally to the Head Football Coach and administratively to the Chief Athletics Officer (CAO). This is a high-volume position that works under pressure in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking to meet competing deadlines. It is a high-profile position and is very visible at the University and throughout regional athletic communities. The incumbent will establish and maintain professional relationships that supports exceptional collaboration with the Head Coach and appropriate leadership and mentorship to the student-athletes and recruits to the program. Potential candidates must recognize the responsibility that comes with this role and its impact on the credibility of Huskie Football, Huskie Athletics, the College of Kinesiology, and the University of Saskatchewan. This position involves travel, as well as work in evenings and on weekends and holidays.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
- Coach a nationally competitive program and maintain high professional standards.
- Develop highly competitive players. Work with head coach and coaching staff to deliver year-round skill development programming.
- The successful candidate will assume the role of Defensive Coordinator, be able to demonstrate exemplary knowledge, and examples of skill development work, and to be able to lead a specific position on the defensive side of the ball. Flexibility and knowledge of multiple positions is an asset.
- Develop, oversee, and lead grassroots programming, youth development camps, community programming, and coaching development clinics.
- Assist with managing day-to-day operations and programming of the football program.
- Assist Team Manager with team travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging and meals.
- Assist Recruiting Coordinator with recruiting activities, specifically on campus activities.
- Assist in the planning and execution of special events, such as fundraising activities, alumni events, and community outreach initiatives.
- Develop, oversee, and lead student-athlete development and leadership programming initiatives for approximately 100 football student-athletes that includes, but is not limited to:
- Life skills programming to prepare student-athletes for life after university and football.
- Mentorship programming to create and enhance life-long personal and professional relationships with external partners (community, donors, alumni, etc.).
- Assist student-athletes with career development skills such as interview training and resume building.
- Assist the Head Coach as needed in all facets of the football program.
- Serve as a resource for student-athletes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Chief Athletics Officer.
Education and Certification:
- A four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution is preferred. Consideration may be given for equivalent experience.
- Must have National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) certification in Safe Sport, Safe Contact, Anti-Racism, and Respect in Sport training.
- First Aid and CPR/AED Level C qualifications.
- Must have a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
Experience:
- Have positional playing and coaching experience, preferably on the defensive side of the ball.
- Preference to former players and coaches with University and CFL experience.
- Provincial and/or national coaching experience is a desirable asset.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing, and oral communication skills to communicate effectively at a variety of levels including officials of U Sports, administrators, staff, and coaches.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other University departments in a complex administrative environment.
- Ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Must have the ability to analyze situations and systems, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly.
- Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent U Sports rules and regulations.
- Must understand the University of Saskatchewan’s standards for academic as well as athletic excellence.
- Proficient in current football technology, specifically DV Sport and PQD.
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The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthening these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.