University of Windsor seeking Apprentice Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY VACANCY
(For approximately one year – with the possibility of renewal for 4 additional years)
Non Union Administration

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach—Apprentice
DEPARTMENT: Athletics & Recreational Services

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The grant-funded position of the assistant coach is an apprenticeship position through which the successful female applicant will be mentored by an experienced coaching staff. The primary job responsibilities of the assistant coach include the direction of day-to-day activities and program development for the Lancers women’s basketball team. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to all Department and U SPORTS and OUA policies and procedures, and will report directly to the Head Coach of Women’s Basketball.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
1. Assisting the coaching staff in utilizing current and specific theory and techniques towards optimally trainingbasketball athletes to reach their fullest potential at every practice and every game; including off-season training.
2. Assisting the coaching staff in teaching appropriate basketball skills, meet tactics and Strategies.
3. Assisting the coaching staff in establishing a recruiting plan for identifying, contacting and communicating with tophigh school athletes in Ontario with reasonable potential for successful recruiting.
4. Assisting the head coach in athletes’ individual improvement, and the overall team improvement, over the courseof a season, or from previous seasons assessed on a year-by-year basis.
5. Analyzing video and making it available for players and Head Coach to review play in preparation for the scoutingreport.
6. All other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must possess:

  • Post-secondary degree program with a focus on in the field of human kinetics, physical education, coaching,kinesiology, leadership, Exercise Science, Sport Management or another appropriate program
  • At least two years of experience as coach or an athlete at an elite level in basketball
  • As part of the package the AAC will be required to complete a level 2 NCCP by the end of the 2-year term

The University of Windsor is a welcoming community that is committed to equity and supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments. In pursuit of the University’s Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Employment Coordinator (employment@uwindsor.ca). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility (OHREA) at www.uwindsor.ca/ohrea.

APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE MUST APPLY IN WRITING BY COMPLETING AN “APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT” FORM AND FORWARDING IT WITH YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

employment@uwindsor.ca
ON OR BEFORE:
Friday September 16, 2022 by 4:00pm

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie.