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Closing Date: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM
UNB REDS Athletics
The University of New Brunswick REDS are the non-academic unit within the Faculty of Kinesiology. Through athletics and recreation programming, they strive to be national leaders in wellness, sport, and recreation excellence. The REDS also lead many internal and external general events across various facilities in hopes of being engaged within our community.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time | 3 Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- This position involves working many evenings and weekends in addition to a significant amount of travel.
Salary Range: $58,098 - $79,182 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Men's Hockey Head Coach, the associate coach will support the student-athlete experience, development, recruitment, and retention for the men's hockey team.
- Assist with the daily practice planning and implementation of individual training plans.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of team playing systems.
- Create a detailed strategy for each game and practice.
- Assist in various video-based tasks.
- Lead administrative tasks associated with the team.
- Assist with recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
- Work with the head coach in creating and implementing recruitment strategies.
- Support the organization of team activities and travel logistics.
- Assist with the organization and execution of fundraising and community service events.
- Contact and foster relationships with potential student-athletes and UNB REDS Men's Hockey Alumni.
- Aid players with their academic commitments.
- Lead and assist in UNB Hockey Camps as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or the REDS Director of Athletics.
WHAT YOU BRING
- A University Degree in a related field.
- Two years of experience in U SPORTS and/or NCAA playing and/or coaching.
- A combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered.
Additional Strengths
- Coaching certification NCCP Level HP 1, or equivalent, is preferred.
- Self-motivated and possess the ability to recruit, teach and coach highly talented student-athletes.
- Ability to regularly evaluate and provide player feedback.
- Prior experience with recruiting and video breakdown preferred.
- Evidence of a strong work ethic and high level of integrity and honesty.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
A little bit about us
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 and one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2023.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.