Women’s ACAC Hockey Coach

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. 

Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. 

We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. 

While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. 

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. 

If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The Role

The Wolves Sport Coach, in consultation with the Athletic Director, is responsible for the successful implementation of a varsity athletics program. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and successful delivery of a competitive varsity program. This position will also conduct sport-specific camps, coaching clinics, connect with local clubs, and assist with fundraising initiatives within the Athletic Department. Specific duties include:

Overseeing the Varsity Athletics Program

• Active involvement in contributing and following a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract the best student-athletes to NWP
• Maintain and manage current fund-raising activities and identify potential opportunities
• Plan and implement supplemental training programs such as strength & conditioning, nutrition and mental training
• Plan and implement pre-season, in-season, off-season sport training
• Ensure the team is compliant with the rules, policies, and regulations of NWP, the ACAC and CCAA
• Foster and facilitate the development of a positive and inclusive culture for student-athletes
• Conduct all administrative tasks such as but are not limited to the completion of forms for player eligibility, media requests, medical information
• Participate in promotional activities as required. This would include but are not limited to social media, web site updates, media requests for interviews, attendance at promotional events
• Develop and implement annual plans that include all aspects of the team operations. This is to include the identification of current trends in sport locally, regionally, and nationally
• Manage the team coaching and support staff
• Operate within a team budget
• Assist in team-specific fundraising initiatives
• Monitor academic progress
• Communicate with faculty and staff as required

Recruiting high-quality student-athletes to NWP

• Develop recruiting networks locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally to identify top talent
• Ensure retention of student-athletes is measured and managed
• Recruit student-athletes who succeed academically in addition to succeeding athletically

Other responsibilities may include Fitness Desk, Gym Set ups, camps, Clinics, and other duties as required.

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years post secondary education in Coaching Education, Physical Education, Sport Science or Kinesiology. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include: 

• 3 years directly related experience.
• NCCP Level 2 or other coach certifications.
• Working knowledge of the ACAC operating code.
• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of film editing software.
• Demonstrated success in running a post-secondary sport organization.
• Proven successful leadership of student-athletes.
• Past success in creating a culture based on respect and understanding. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

A combination of education and experience will be considered.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered https://gprc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/5707 

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected] .

Thank you for applying to NWP!