Head Coach Women's Basketball

Department: Athletics
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 06/02/2025 to 06/01/2027 

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General Purpose

The Department of Athletics, a proud division of Student Affairs is more than just a place to work – it’s an inclusive community that benefits and supports physical and mental well-being through activity and engagement.  Our mission is to be leaders in the delivery of innovative and impactful programs, services and experiences in sport, fitness and recreation founded on a culture of service excellence, inclusion, health and safety.

Reporting to the Manager, Intercollegiate, the Head Coach of the Gryphon Women’s Basketball Program leads one of the Department’s most highly visible OUA and USPORTS programs and will be at the forefront of student-athlete development and strategic leadership.  This is an opportunity to mentor high performance student-athletes and contribute to the broader university community.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Head Coach, Women’s Basketball is responsible for all phases of the planning and implementation of a USPORTS Basketball program, including, but not limited to: Athlete Identification and Team Selection, Team and Individual Goal Setting, Practice/Competition Scheduling, Technical and Tactical Skill Development, Practice/Game Planning, Budget Management including Fundraising and Revenue Generation, Day to Day Program Administration, Annual and Quadrennial Planning, Program Evaluation, Equipment and Uniform Purchase coordination, Community Relations, Gryphon Basketball Summer Camps and Video Analysis/Scouting all under strict compliance with OUA/USPORTS policies.

The Head Coach, Women’s Basketball will oversee part time/volunteer assistant coaches and will create a culture that embraces and supports athletes, coaches and support staff in the pursuit of excellence through a program that supports the holistic needs of inter-university athletes.

The Head Coach, Women’s Basketball will help recruit student-athletes that will enhance the Women’s Basketball program and the University of Guelph as an academic institution. They will also be responsible for assisting in fostering an extensive network of Gryphon Basketball Alumni and will provide support in maintaining their ties to the University of Guelph.

The successful candidate must value diversity of experiences and perspectives and promote a culture of inclusion and will play a significant role in supporting and enhancing the Department of Athletics Safe Sport, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and community building efforts, actions and initiatives.

The schedule for this position requires the successful candidate to regularly work evenings and weekends on a regular and ongoing basis.

Requirements

• An Undergraduate degree
• NCCP Performance Coach (ie. Level 3 equivalent) or equivalent experience through Basketball Canada Coach Development pathway (Train to Compete)
• Extensive (5+ years) technical and tactical experience in coaching at the high performance level (University/College, elite club, provincial, national, professional etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of sport coaching systems and strategies with the ability to teach/coach/prepare for practice and competition at an elite level in basketball
• Demonstrated leadership, program development and athlete development skills at a high performance level
• A knowledge of and commitment to Safe Sport practices, Transformational Coaching, OUA/USPORTS rules and regulations and the student athlete experience
• A commitment to excellence
• Superior planning, organization, problem solving and communication skills
• Strong teamwork, team building and conflict management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An understanding and appreciation of the University’s unique environment, as well as adherence to University and Department expectations, policies, and regulations.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector screening

The University of Guelph is located in the City of Guelph which is a vibrant community of over 150,000 people, located in south-western Ontario, 100 kilometres west of Toronto. 

Consistently ranked one of the best comprehensive universities in Canada, the University of Guelph is committed to the development of the whole student. Intercollegiate programs within the department of Athletics play a valuable role in supporting this mission. These programs provide student-athletes with important experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for life and future employment while in pursuit of excellence. The University has a strong athletics program covering excellence in varsity programs, intramurals, interest classes, lifestyle development, sports clubs and fitness. Extensive athletic and recreation facilities support these programs.

Employee Type: Temporary 
Position Number: 10921791 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 05    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  04/28/2025  
Closing Date:  05/12/2025