BADMINTON HEAD COACH
PART-TIME POSITION

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, Recreation and Wellness, the Badminton Head Coach is responsible for performing all coaching duties consistent with the operation of a successful inter-collegiate sport program.

Duties

• Manage the varsity badminton program including student athletes, manager, and assistant coaches.
• Prepare daily and weekly practices and competition strategies.
• Advise student athletes as well as monitor athletic performance: arrange individual athlete meetings to analyze performance as well as to set and help achieve goals.
• Prepare and monitor off-season training programs.
• Work respectfully, cooperatively, and collaboratively with the Varsity Athletics Coordinator and other Athletics staff as required.
• Prepare and manage team non-conference budget and fundraise when necessary.
• Develop and execute a recruitment strategy.
• Prepare a year-end report of the varsity badminton program and establish new goals for the new season.
• Attend Department Athletic meetings and seminars for professional development.
• Adhere to ACAA, CCAA, and UNB policies and procedures.
• Organize and coordinate all exhibition competition each year.
• Responsible for supervision of the student-athletes on road trips.
• Serve as Head Coach of the Summer Sport Camps program when possible.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

General Aspects of Program

• The Seawolves compete in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).
• The season runs from September to the ACAA playoffs in February with CCAA National Championships early March.
• The team practices a minimum of three times a week (1.5 hours/practice).
• Support personnel include up to two paid part-time assistant coaches.

Requirements/Skills:

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of three years experience in coaching badminton and administering elite level athletes and programs.
• NCCP competition development trained, as well as a commitment to meet the Safe Sport and Responsible Coaching Movement requirements.
• The ability to work within the university environment and with the public at large is essential.
• Must have superior organizational skills, an ability to recruit throughout Atlantic Canada, a desire to build alumni support and a commitment to the total development of the student athlete.
• Experience playing and/or being involved within a high-performance environment is considered an asset.

Salary

• In accordance with UNB honorarium rates.