Head Coach & Program Manager, Soccer

The Department of Athletics & Recreation at McMaster University provides students, staff, faculty, alumni and the greater community with the opportunity to pursue athletic excellence and recreational activities. The mission of the department is to cultivate human potential and well-being through recreation and sport. The operating units of the department include interuniversity athletics, recreation, and sport medicine.

McMaster Athletics & Recreation is excited to introduce a new role to the department, Head Coach & Program Manager, Soccer. To support the growth and interest in soccer, both on campus and within the community, this role will help develop and oversee all aspects of McMaster's strategic soccer plan, as well as coach one of the varsity teams. At this time, the Head Coach & Program Manager, Soccer will coach the Men's Varsity Soccer team. Although this role oversees all programmatic operations for soccer at the University, the successful incumbent will only oversee the varsity operations for the respective team they are coaching, and not that of both varsity level teams.

Reporting to the Associate Director, High Performance, the Head Coach & Program Manager, Soccer is responsible for the strategic development and operation of the soccer program at McMaster University. In addition to head coaching duties, the Head Coach & Program Manager, Soccer is responsible for:

• Student-Athlete development
• Management and administration of the soccer program
• Technical preparation and implementation of team tactics and strategies
• Recruitment of highly motivated scholar athletes
• Training and supervision of assistant coach(es)
• Health and safety of all participants

Additionally, the Head Coach & Program Manager, Soccer, is responsible for the strategic oversight and development of all ancillary operations for the soccer program including:

• Alumni relations and development initiatives
• Running high-performance youth camps
• Running high school and club tournaments
• Coordinating partnerships with external clubs (amateur and professional)
• Building relationships with provincial and national sport organizations
• Student-Athlete Development & Recruitment_
• Support the development of the student-athlete throughout their academic and athletic career; in support of the strategic vision of Athletics & Recreation and the University, while ensuring a “student-centered” program
• Provide leadership through the operating of a soccer program that educates and enforces the importance of a fair and equitable approach to sport, teamwork, etc.
• Serve as a role model for student-athletes, and the community through the demonstration of sporting ethics, principles of fair play and respect for officials, opponents, and the sport
• Provide leadership in developing a strategic recruitment strategy that will drive highly motivated, talented student-athletes to McMaster University and to the soccer programs
• Coaching _
• Set annual program objectives that motivates student-athletes to strive for their greatest potential both athletically and academically

• Develop tools to achieve the program objectives:

• Annual year-long training plan for the team and individual athletes

• Systems and style-of-play that best fit the skills of the student-athletes
• Review and study opposing teams through scouting reports and video analysis
• Game strategies and tactics for each competition
• Regular evaluation of progress through the review of statistics and other feedback
• Coordinate the responsibilities of coaching staff
• Coach and supervise at competitions
• Complete an annual review of team performance and overall technical assessment
• Lead, supervise, and monitor a strength and conditioning program for student-athletes in collaboration with McMaster’s Strength and Conditioning team
• Management & Administration_
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the program’s training and practice schedule
• Manage the program’s budgetary costs and achieve financial targets for revenue generation
• Work closely with the competitive Sports Manager and the Associate Director, High Performance to create the program’s annual competitive schedule
• Liaise with local, provincial, and national sport agencies
• Working with the Competitive Sports Manager and Varsity Coordinator to develop the program’s travel schedule in accordance with the Varsity Travel Policy
• Confirm that student-athletes meet the OUA and U SPORTS eligibility requirements
• Public & Alumni Relations and Fundraising_
• Provide leadership consistent with McMaster University principles and strategic planning in developing support systems for alumni and community initiatives
• Develop a multi-year plan to enhance the profile and public relations of the programs
• Develop a long-term plan to engage the Marauder Alumni and the community in a fundraising strategy to ensure the program has a strong financial foundation
• Work with the Advancement Team to engage and fo