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Head Coach, Men's Basketball

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  • This position will remain open until filled; however, the first review of applications will begin on June 5, 2023.
  • You will be required to provide a minimum of three reference names with contact information, two of which must be supervisors with direct knowledge of previous coaching experience in your application.
  • Please provide proof of NCCP certification as listed in the Coaches Association of Canada database under the attachment option “transcript”.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Head Coach, Men's Basketball
Position Summary
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics is hiring for a Head Coach, Men’s Basketball. Coaches of Red Deer Polytechnic athletic teams are responsible for the recruitment, selection, and training of their players. They are responsible for all aspects of leadership, coaching, and guidance during actual competition, and general leadership, guidance, and supervision outside of training or competition times. The coach is co-responsible for all promotions and public relations specific to their team and communicates as required with external media.
This contract may be renewable at the conclusion of each academic year.
Position Responsibilities
The Head Coach, Men’s Basketball will report to the Manager, Athletics & Student Life with respect to all aspects of the coaching role, responsibilities include:

Coaching
  • Maintaining an active, focused recruiting plan.
  • Designing and executing a Yearly Training Plan (YTP) program including, on and off the court sessions, scheduling appropriate competitions, and team building.
  • Utilizing appropriate tactical and technical strategies during competition.
  • Ability to put coaching theory into practice.
  • Analyzing student-athlete performance and providing effective feedback.
  • Providing appropriate mental and physical conditioning tactics for student-athletes.


Personnel
  • Recruiting and supervising teams personnel such as assistant coaches, team managers, etc.
  • Establishing a culture that ensures equal and fair treatment of all his/her team members.
  • Establishing a channel of communication between self and players, self and the Manager, Athletics & Student Life, and players (captains) and the Manager, Athletics & Student Life.
  • Prepare a self-evaluation at the conclusion of each athletic year, with such evaluation based on input from players, colleagues, and others as solicited.
  • Establishing team practices that promote the philosophy of excellence in academics, athletics, and community engagement.

Administrative
  • Supporting and acting in accordance with the strategic direction and initiatives as they relate to fundraising, general promotions, budget management, appropriate administrative responsibilities, and community and alumni relations.
  • Ensuring the appropriate academic standards of the student-athletes are monitored and met.
  • Working cooperatively with staff from across various departments/areas to enhance the delivery of their program. This includes but is not limited to Sport Facilities, Marketing & Communications, and Community Relations.
  • Submitting annual non-conference budgets as requested, and responsible for keeping expenditures within the finalized and approved budget.
  • Having complete knowledge of all ACAC by-laws as well as Red Deer Polytechnic policies relating to their athletic program.
  • Ensuring all team staff and members have full knowledge of all ACAC laws and Red Deer Polytechnic policies as appropriate.
  • Attending all Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Coaches Meetings, and ACAC coaches meetings as scheduled.
Required Qualifications
  • NCCP Level II certification or “in training” Train to Train
  • Minimum of 2 years coaching at a college or senior competition level
  • Strong organizational and effective time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
  • NCCP Level III certification or certified Train to Train
  • Minimum of 3 years coaching male athletes at a college or senior competition level
Salary or Hourly? Salary
Salary $32,500 annually
Benefits and Compensation Information
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number 2023-E-020
Employment Type Term-Certain Part-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 06/19/2023
Position End Date (if term-certain) 06/30/2024
FTE 0.5
Hours of Work
Open Date 05/15/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Note to Applicant
To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position is subject to budget approval.
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • This position will remain open until filled; however, the first review of applications will begin on June 5, 2023.
  • You will be required to provide a minimum of three reference names with contact information, two of which must be supervisors with direct knowledge of previous coaching experience in your application.
  • Please provide proof of NCCP certification as listed in the Coaches Association of Canada database under the attachment option “transcript”.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. References Names and Contact Information
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts