Competition #21-12-AU:
Acadia seeks an energetic, engaging, motivated, and skilled Head Coach, Varsity Swimming in the Department of Athletics to lead and develop an exciting and competitive varsity swimming program. The Head Coach will:

• Coach, administer, manage and promote the Acadia Varsity Swimming program.
• Effectively lead the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological preparation of the team and student athletes.
• Develop, implement and monitor recruitment strategies to attract the best student athletes.
• Apply current AUS/U SPORTS rules and eligibility policies while ensuring compliance with Safe Sport.
• Organize and conduct practices and prepare the team for competition.
• Create an atmosphere that is conducive to a positive student athlete experience (includes monitoring of academic performance).
• Develop a positive team-culture that aligns with Acadia's values, promoting and encouraging an environment of responsible conduct and behaviour.
• Coach, in addition to in-season program, effective pre- and post-season development and training programs.
• Oversee youth swim camps and similar initiatives sponsored by the Department of Athletics.
• Develop positive communication relationships with the media, alumni, and local swim communities.
• Manage the team budget.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• We are seeking a candidate who has significant experience working with high performance athletes and who possesses the applicable coaching certification. A University Degree in a related discipline, along with administrative and teaching skills, is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, management and communication skills are required, as is knowledge of AUS and U SPORTS regulations.
• The position requires a strong foundation of knowledge and technical proficiency as well as leadership, education and mentorship skills that facilitate high performance.
• Ability to maintain clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

THE REWARDS: Acadia offers a comprehensive benefit package in addition to a starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.

TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and professional references. For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Jennifer Veinot at [email protected]. Consideration of applications will begin on June 2, 2021.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].