HEAD COACH, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Niagara College
POSITION Details
Position Type
Part Time
Job location
Welland, ON
Application Deadline Date
April 6, 2025
Salary Range
$29,000 - $35,000

Located in the heart of the Niagara region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of head coach, women’s basketball in the Athletics and Student Engagement division, located at the Welland Campus.  The salary range is $29,000 to $35,000/annually, for a 20-hour work week.  Additional hours may be required as necessary.

We have a strong athletic scholarship program for our student-athletes and our college administration is very supportive. We’re very proud of the on-court and off-court accomplishments of our teams – this year boasting 49 national scholars.We have a beautiful campus and our gym and fitness centres are excellent. Please see the attached photos for reference.

Reporting to the Director, Athletics & Student Engagement, the successful candidate will work within the women’s basketball program. The Niagara College Knights compete in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) and is a member of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop and implement an annual training and competition program to maximize all opportunities for success in the OCAA/CCAA
Support and monitor student-athletes’ academic progress
Establish a strong basketball recruiting network
Provide appropriate physical and mental training programs
Integrate community programming with the men’s basketball program
Design and run grassroots clinics and camps
Support and act in accordance to the strategic direction and initiatives as they relate to student-athlete support, general promotions, budget management, appropriate administrative responsibilities, and community/alumni relations
Leading the program in accordance to Niagara College, OCAA, and CCAA policies and procedures

Qualifications:
Degree or diploma or similar field of study
Minimum of four (4) years of relevant coaching experience, preferably at the head coach level
“Train to Compete” Certification (or equivalent) or, on the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) pathway
Previous coaching experience in the OCAA/CCAA, Ontario University Athletics (OUA)/USPORT and/or elite club level is considered an asset

Applicants must apply through the Niagara College careers website. Link to job posting: https://www.niagaracollege.ca/humanresources/careers

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

Application Details
Employer
Niagara College
Contact Person
Michele O'Keefe
100 Niagara College Blvd
Welland, Ontario L3C 7L3
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