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The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach will provide leadership and coaching expertise to the varsity men's basketball program. You will be responsible for player recruitment, selection and development as well as the overall management and development of the men's basketball program. Strong leadership skills and experience in coaching athletes at a high-performance level are essential requirements for this position.
What you'll need
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a very detailed working knowledge of all proposed and actual rules, as well as knowledge of the major trends and direction in basketball.
Preferred qualifications include a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience and proven competence as a coach with a minimum of a NCCP Train to Compete (Old Level 3). Excellent organization, management and communication skills are required.
A little bit about us
St. Thomas University
St. Thomas University
Founded in 1910, St. Thomas is a primarily undergraduate university located in Fredericton, NB. With an enrolment of 1,700 students, STU offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work degrees for undergraduates, in addition to distinctive program opportunities like the Bachelor of Arts (Aviation Stream), the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Bachelor of Social Work, and the Bachelor of Applied Arts. For those interested in post-degree or graduate studies, St. Thomas offers a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Social Work.
Professors are distinguished scholars, authors, and commentators, and provide an outstanding education to their students. STU outperforms the Canadian university average for effective teaching, a supportive environment, student-faculty interactions, and higher order learning (National Survey of Student Engagement). Students report greater gains in critical thinking, writing, and problem solving when compared to the national average (CUSC Survey of First-Year Students). The university holds Canada Research Chairs in global and transnational studies and in physical culture and social life, as well as a health research chair in community health and aging.
Mission
St. Thomas University prioritizes teaching and learning so that each student is prepared for personal and career fulfillment. Through leading programs informed by our humanistic approach and opportunities for experiential education, we offer a robust and inclusive learning community that fosters connections across academic disciplines and emerging scholarly areas. On our beautiful campus, supportive faculty and staff create the ideal place for discovery and possibility. Each St. Thomas student is empowered to think independently, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Meaningful contributions to the communities we serve locally, nationally, and globally are made today, through our teaching and research, and tomorrow, through the success of our alumni.
Vision
St. Thomas University commits to become the leading choice for students seeking a holistic university student experience.
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Work With Us
This position is honorarium based. Please send your letter of application, resume, proof of coaching certification, and the names of three references to Michael Eagles, Director of Athletics, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3 or email to [email protected]. The closing date for receipt of applications is March 29, 2019 or until the position is filled.