City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

Unit/Project Description:
The Department of Athletics and Recreation (a division of Student Affairs) provides students, staff, faculty, alumni and the greater community the opportunity to enhance lives through recreation, sport and belonging. The mission of the department is to create transformative experiences through sport & recreation that support growth, wellbeing and connection across our campus and community. The operating units of the department include Athletics, Recreation, Varsity Clinics, etc. More information on A&R can be found here: https://active.mcmaster.ca/about/overview/

Job Summary:
Reporting to and under direct supervision of the Head Coach, this position will coordinate aspects of a varsity sports teams’ operation within the University including, but not limited to, recruiting student athletes, scouting, film work, game day logistics, and preparation of game plans. The individual will work with players on skill development on an individual and team basis. 

Responsibilities may also include coordinating clinics and summer camps for the team for the purpose of fundraising and community outreach. The individual must carry themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the department and the University at all times. The individual will work as part of the Department and the McMaster Student Affairs community to develop and enable an inclusive and supportive culture of sport for all athletes, staff and University community members, in line with Department and University commitments with respect to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Purpose and Key Functions:
* Collaborate with the Head Coach to develop game plans, practice plans, and strength and conditioning programs.
* Collaborate with the Head Coach to create and implement short- and long-term training programs for student athletes and teams.
* Demonstrate sport techniques and physical fitness during practice drills and games.
* Complete game and skills analysis.
* Participate in the planning and execution of training camps.
* Coordinate fundraising initiatives as directed by the Department.
* Ensure student athletes adherence to the student athlete code of conduct.
* Retain current knowledge on available University Equity, Diversity and Inclusion supports, intake offices available for student referrals under the Discrimination and Harassment, and Sexual Violence policies, and engage with resources within the Department and across the University community with respect to policies, procedures and best practices to support an inclusive student athlete experience. Evaluate, assess and recruit potential student athletes from high schools, clubs, and colleges.
* Discuss player potential with high school coaches.
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective students and current student athletes.
* Assist student athletes facilitate their academic endeavors around athletic event schedules.
* Plan, coordinate, and provide tours of the athletics facilities.
* Participate in meetings and deliver presentations.
* Assist in the mediation of disputes between players and other coaches.
* Monitor and maintain sports equipment.
* Act as a resource within the department.

Supervision:
* Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff and volunteers.

Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
* Requires 3 years of relevant experience, including 6 months credit for Coaching Certification.
* Certification in provincial coaching.