Head Coach, Men's Volleyball

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SAIT is seeking a full-time onsite Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball in Calgary to lead program management, coaching, and administration in line with SAIT FIRST and to pursue ACAC and CCAA success. You’ll oversee recruitment, finances, scheduling, facility needs, and staff development while coordinating with the Trojans admin and athletic therapist to promote injury prevention and academic balance for student athletes. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, NCCP Community or Instruction level, and post-secondary head coaching experience, with five years preferred and advanced coaching certification a plus. Emphasize measurable program impact, culture building, compliance, and belonging in your application. The role pays $30 per hour, ends April 30, 2027, and remains open until filled; include specific examples of leadership and multi-tasking.

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The Athletics and Recreation department makes the SAIT experience an ace through programs and facilities that promote an active lifestyle. Join a team passionate about making sure no one is left on the sidelines when it comes to sport and recreation. Go Trojans!  
The Opportunity
Job classification: A9000 - Pooled Wage Position# of positions: 1Hourly Rate: $30.00Position End Date: April 30, 2027Deadline to apply: Until position is filled
Reporting to the Manager, Athletics & Recreation, Trojans Head Coaches are responsible for the overall leadership, administration and development of their program. The objective of the head coach is to create a strong team culture that is in line with SAIT FIRST principles and promotes competitive success and personal growth. 
The pursuit of ACAC & CCAA success is a driving force for our programs and should guide the program development created by our head coaches.

How you'll contribute

• Program Management
• Manage the administrative, financial & personnel requirements for the program
• Program plan includes recruitment, retention, finances, facility requirements, schedule & logistics
• Organize all team related activities along with support from Trojans admin & assigned sport coordinator
• Alongside Manager, Athletics & Rec, supervise & support coaching staff: selection, direction, delegation of responsibilities, evaluation of performance
• Coaching
• Create an environment that is aligned with SAIT FIRST principles and fosters holistic growth of student athletes & staff.
• Create a culture of excellence that motivates athletes & staff to strive for their best in all aspects of being a part of Trojans programming
• Conduct effective practices & training sessions that allow student-athletes to improve, while providing enough time for academics & generalized success as a student-athlete
• Work directly with Head Athletic Therapist to ensure YTP is conducive to injury prevention & peak health throughout the season 
• Administration
• Adhere to all Trojans & specific league requirements regarding athlete onboarding each season
• Adhere to SAIT policies, procedures and protocols including p-card purchasing, webtime entry, mandatory SafeSport training facility access controls, ID card presentations, brand alignment and respectful workplace related expectations
• Team scheduling, planning and structuring including communications
• Submit required documentation in a timely fashion
• Submit compliance related formalities in a progressive fashion       
• Community & Belonging
• Support & promote SAIT & Trojans initiatives not directly tied to athletic pursuits
• Advancement of a #wearetrojans mentality
• Policy and/or regulatory responsibilities
• ACAC/CCAA Operating Codes and Procedures
• NCCP regulatory responsibilities and expectations
• Innovation
• Coaches of all levels are expected to be innovative and current with teaching methods
• Building team engagement demands an innovative approach
• Judgement
• Roster management is complex, personalities and motivations are managed
• Emotionality of sport creeps into the situational context of reading a behaviour

What you bring

• Education
• High School Diploma (Minimum Required)
• Advanced Coaching Certification (Preferred)
• Experience
• Previous Competitive Club and/or Post-Secondary Head Coaching Experience (Minimum Required)
• 5 years of coaching at the Post-Secondary level (Preferred)
• Qualifications, Certifications or Designations
• NCCP Community or Instruction Level Trained (Minimum Required)
• NCCP Competition Level Trained (Preferred)
• Skills Required
• Enthusiastic, passion for sport-minded individuals with a focus on student athlete development individuals 
• Ability to work within a team and communicate accordingly
• Provide exceptional customer service with strong inter-personal
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Active participant in problem solving
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities
• High degree of attention to detail
• Work with a fast paced environment
• Great with time management
• Progressive leader with sustainability centric competencies
• Financial management and computer skills

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team! We know being ghosted is the worst, so be assured – you’ll hear from us either way. We take time to review each submission carefully and promise not to vanish.  
Together, we build bold futures 
At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: 
- Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits- Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses- Access to Greenshield+ for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well-being- Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates - Excellent dining options on campus - Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
About SAIT 
At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.  
Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. 
We’re committed to community and belonging  
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.