Head Coach, Men's Volleyball

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Simon Fraser University (SFU) Athletics and Recreation is seeking a visionary and collaborative Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball to lead the development of this new program. The successful candidate will play a key role in building a competitive team, establishing a strong program culture, recruiting high-calibre student-athletes, and contributing to the broader success of SFU Athletics within Canada West and U SPORTS. The successful candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Director, Athletics. The candidate will be highly motivated, display effective and positive leadership, and have superior supervision skills in directing and maintaining a successful and competitive volleyball program at SFU. The role involves leading the development of the SFU men's volleyball program, aligning its objectives with the department's goals. Building strong relationships with department staff, university faculties, clubs, communities, high schools, boosters, and alumni is essential. The position includes providing guidance to student-athletes to help them reach their full academic and athletic potential. It requires adherence to Simon Fraser University's policies, procedures, and best practices. Ensuring the health, safety, integrity, and educational welfare of student-athletes is a key responsibility. The role also involves assisting in the overall growth and promotion of the SFU men's volleyball program. Collaboration with various stakeholders and fostering a positive environment is critical for success. Additionally, contributing to the program's long-term success and visibility is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years coaching experience with high-performance athletes aged 16 years and over (i.e. Provincial, National, University/College)
• Excellent win/loss record (or an equivalent combination of education and training experience)
• Proven track record of volleyball coaching success
• High levels of integrity
• Ability to work well with a wide range of situations and personalities while maintaining the decorum of a representative of the University
• Excellent organizational, time management, fiscal management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Adherence to Simon Fraser University's policies, procedures, and best practices

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the SFU men's volleyball program, aligning its objectives with the department's goals.
• Build a competitive team and establish a strong program culture.
• Recruit high-calibre student-athletes.
• Provide guidance to student-athletes to help them reach their full academic and athletic potential.
• Ensure the health, safety, integrity, and educational welfare of student-athletes.
• Assist in the overall growth and promotion of the SFU men's volleyball program.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including department staff, university faculties, clubs, communities, high schools, boosters, and alumni.
• Contribute to the broader success of SFU Athletics within Canada West and U SPORTS.
• Contribute to the program's long-term success and visibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior