The Trent Excalibur are seeking a qualified individual to lead their high-performance varsity women's rugby program. Excalibur Women’s Rugby has been a consistent performer at the OUA level, regularly reaching the post-season. This program has been under the vision of a single-leader for the last decade and a half, one that has seen implementation of a strong, positive team culture, in which the values of sport and competition are held at the highest regard. Individuals are encouraged to challenge and better themselves athletically, academically and personally.
Position Title: Head Coach – Women’s Rugby Team (Athletics & Recreation)
Vacancy Status: Open
Supervisor: Director, Athletics & Recreation
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Trent Excalibur
Trent athletes have competed in interuniversity competition for 34 years. The 40+ coaches and 300 athletes are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in competition and in the classroom. Trent has produced many Academic All Canadian Athletes (43 student athletes in 2015/2016 and 31 student athletes in 2014/2015) who have attained an average of 80% or higher while participating in varsity sport.
Trent has 16 varsity high performance sport programs (competing in the OUA/CIS – Women and Men’s Rugby; Women and Men’s Soccer; Women and Men’s Volleyball; Women and Men’s Rowing; Women and Men’s Curling; Women’s Lacrosse; Women and Men’s Golf and Women and Men’s Cross Country; and competing in CUFLA – Men’s Lacrosse).
Women’s Rugby
The Excalibur Women’s Rugby has been a consistent performer at the OUA level, regularly reaching the post-season. This program has been under the vision of a single-leader for the last decade and a half, one that has seen implementation of a strong, positive team culture, in which the values of sport and competition are held at the highest regard. Individuals are encouraged to challenge and better themselves athletically, academically and personally.
Responsibilities
The Women’s Rugby Varsity Head Coach, reporting to the Director of Athletics & Recreation, will join an athletics program that has a visionary Athlete Development Model, a leading edge Coach Development Model and develops all sport programs under the auspice of the Canadian Sport for Life’s Long Term Athlete Development model.
This position is responsible for providing exemplary leadership of the Women’s Rugby high performance program. This is established through the coaching, recruitment/retention and public relations duties required to form and lead a competitive and successful high performance team, while promoting academic success for the student-athletes.
This position establishes and maintains the level of professional relationships that support exceptional collaboration with stakeholders including students, parents, faculty and the community. This is a high volume position that works under pressure in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking to meet competing deadlines.
It is also a high profile position, and is very visible and influential in the University and regional athletic communities. Potential candidates must recognize the responsibility that comes with this role and ensure that their conduct reflects positively on Trent University, the Athletics & Recreation Department and the team as a whole.
Accountabilities:
Qualifications
1. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience in rugby, preferably at the College, University, Junior or professional level.
Skills:
Closing Date for Applications: 12:00pm (noon), Friday November 18th, 2016
To Apply: The preferred method for submitting your cover letter and resume is by e-mail to varsity@trentu.ca (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF). Please note your full name and the position title in the subject line of your e-mail (i.e. First and Last Name – Position Title). If you are unable to send your application by e-mail, you may mail/drop-off your application to: Trent Athletics & Recreation Department, 1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B8;
Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication please contact varsity@trentu.ca.
While Trent Athletics & Recreation Department appreciates all applications, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.