Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade 16: $73,520 – $95,000; commensurate with experience
Please note, this is a 3-year contract opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package.
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” – an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation.
Responsibilities
The Head Coach, Track & Field will report to the Director, Sport, and will work in collaboration with staff in Sports & Recreation, to provide valuable coaching, guidance, sport-specific education and support to student-athletes in a setting that strives for excellence in sport and academics. The Head Coach will be responsible for the leadership and development of a track & field sports program and will represent Western at a wide range of competitions.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology, Sport Management, Athletics or Recreation or related field
- NCCP level 3 or higher both technical and practical preferred
Experience:
- 5 years experience coaching an elite track & field program, with significant administrative experience in sports and recreation
- Experience in a University Sports Program is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of technical and tactical elements of track & field
- Strong background and expertise in athletics & recreation
- Exceptional organizational and coordinating skills, including managing multiple competing priorities and an ability to adapt quickly to emerging priorities
- Knowledge of supplies and equipment related to sport development, as well as sport-specific electronic equipment
- Judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities
- Possesses high levels of integrity
- Proven role model with peers, athletes and assistant coaches
- Demonstration of strong fiscal management and collaborative leadership to supervise staff in day-to-day operations
- Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
- A continuous quality improvement approach to evaluation and program development
- Influential interpersonal skills that build positive and strong relationship at all levels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with various groups of people
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop shared vision to lead student athletes and support staff to excellence
- Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team
Background Checks
Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract and a current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #39268 by midnight on June 10, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.