Term: 2023-24 Season

The University of Waterloo is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve as the head coach of its Squash teams for the 2023-2024 season. Under the direction of the Interuniversity Sport Manager, the head coach is responsible for the continuous development of the varsity Squash program through coaching and administration.

These responsibilities will be fulfilled through coordination, planning, evaluation, and implementation of yearly training programs, as well as recruiting highly qualified OUA caliber student-athletes. Additional responsibilities include proper training techniques, individualized training schedules within a yearly program plan and with priority placed on academic success, and the overall student-athlete experience. The incumbent must also act in accordance with documented policy and procedure guidelines and adhere to the University of Waterloo, and OUA policies and procedures.

The coach will work cooperatively with the University of Waterloo athletic department staff team in admissions, event scheduling, facility issues, travel planning, budgeting, peer mentorship, academic support, purchasing of equipment and apparel, and completing administrative requirements.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be a friendly, results oriented person with an ability to engage with student staff, alumni, and volunteers.

Minimum requirements include a university degree (preferred), current coaching accreditation NCCP – Intro to Competition trained, or willingness to pursue at least this level of certification), and several years of successful coaching at the university level, or equivalent high performance experience. Superior interpersonal, organizational, leadership, mentorship and technical skills are required.

The Squash season begins with training camp in September and finishes with OUA championships in February.  Practices occur on campus (Physical Activities Complex) and student-athletes train throughout the calendar year.   Non-typical hours required on evenings & weekends. Additionally, the successful candidate will require a vulnerable sector check.

Application Process: Please send your resume and cover letter to Associate Director, Brian Bourque at bbourque@uwaterloo.ca. Please provide references along with application.  All applicants are thanked for their interest.  Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. This is a volunteer position that covers some expenses and provides some compensation.

 Closing date: August 15, 2023