Head Coach, Women's Basketball

Head Coach, Women's Basketball

Tracking Code: req1545

Faculty/Department: Office of Student Life

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term, 3 year

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Level 10- Annual Hiring Salary, $86,176, with annual step progression in accordance with the Salary Grid.

Posting Date: April 7, 2025

Closing Date: April 18, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)

Job Summary

The Head Coach, Varsity Women’s Basketball, is a passionate leader, mentor, and motivator responsible for building and driving a competitive, high-performance program at Ontario Tech University. Focused on the full student-athlete journey, the Head Coach will lead the recruitment, development, and retention of top-level talent, while fostering a team culture grounded in excellence, accountability, and growth—on and off the court.

This role is central to shaping a program that competes at the highest level provincially and nationally, while inspiring pride and engagement across the campus community. The Head Coach will create a dynamic environment where athletes are empowered to maximize their athletic potential, excel academically, and grow personally.

As a key representative of the department, the successful candidate will be a proactive contributor to the university’s broader strategic goals—embracing and advocating for Ontario Tech’s values, planning processes, and commitment to delivering a world-class student-athlete experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Management:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the program’s annual operating plan
• Prepare annual budget estimates and manage program expenditures in alignment with athletic department guidelines
• Develop and oversee the competitive schedule, including travel and logistical planning, in consultation with the Athletic Department
• Organize all team-related activities, such as games, practices, training camps, and team events
• Lead and manage coaching and support staff, including hiring, supervision, and delegation of responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with all eligibility regulations as defined by OUA and U SPORTS
• Support the academic and personal development of student-athletes in collaboration with Varsity Athletics
• Monitor and support student-athletes' academic performance and progress toward graduation

Coaching & Team Development:

• Set annual program goals to motivate individual and team performance
• Coach and mentor athletes to reach their full athletic potential
• Promote a positive, high-performance team culture aligned with university and league standards
• Develop and evaluate comprehensive team initiatives, including:
• Annual training and competition plans
• Team culture, playing system, and game philosophy
• Game-by-game strategies and practice plans
• Regular player and staff evaluations through feedback, statistics, and team meetings
• Participate in professional development and contribute to the broader coaching community

Recruitment:

• Design and execute a comprehensive, national annual recruitment strategy to attract top-level student-athletes
• Identify and build relationships with prospective student-athletes in accordance with OUA, U SPORTS, and institutional policies
• Collaborate with the Registrar’s Office and academic faculties to support incoming student-athletes through the admissions process

Revenue Generation & Program Promotion:

• Lead the achievement of program self-financing goals in consultation with the Athletic Department
• Develop, market, and oversee Ridgebacks basketball camps and clinics, including staffing and program delivery
• Seek and support opportunities to enhance the program’s visibility and financial sustainability through fundraising initiatives

Community & External Relations:

• Engage alumni through outreach, events, and fundraising initiatives
• Represent the program in media opportunities and provide access to players for media, events, and public appearances
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the broader university community, families, alumni, governing bodies, sponsors, and coaching associations
• Promote the basketball program through clinics, events, and community partnerships
• Represent the university at conferences, provincial, and national meetings

Education:

• Three year Undergraduate Bachelor degree or equivalent related experience to coaching is required. Minimum Coaching Certification NCCP Level III, or equivalent

* Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Experience:

• Minimum of three years coaching experience preferably at the University, provincial, national level, or equivalent
• A proven record of integrity, high principles, and demonstrated skill in developing / motivating student-athletes both academically and athletically
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, get along and work well with members of the department, supervisors and other employees of the university

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of academic system at the University level
• Knowledge of OUA/USPORT associations

Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong ability to recruit student athletes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Computer skills are an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until April 18, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 5/1/2025

Expected End Date: 4/30/2028