Head Coach, Badminton

Are You Ready to Join Us on Our Winning Team?

We are seeking a Part-Time Varsity Head Coach- Badminton to join our team.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Varsity & Operations, the Varsity Head Coach –Badminton is responsible for working with the Sports Coordinator to co-develop and manage an academically and athletically successful program that is a perennial contender for an Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Championship with the ultimate goal of medaling/winning a National Championship. The Head Coach supervises the team’s coaching staff, ensures the coaches are fulfilling the practice, game, and recruitment plans, and college/ OCAA / Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) administrative rules, policies, and requirements are completed in a timely manner; and communicates effectively with the Athletics & Recreation staff.

The Varsity Head Coach supports and mentors the values of excellence in academics and athletics, character development, and leadership; and works collaboratively in a large athletics and recreation department where financial, human, and physical resources consisting of 15 varsity programs and extensive recreation programming are shared.

Here's What’s on Your Horizon

Here’s a look at the key responsibilities that will shape your path, setting you up for success and fulfillment in your new position. Get ready to dive into a role that promises growth, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Planning and Strategy

• Develop the overall athletic plans (long-range to daily practice plans) to maximize player and team development
• Preparation of offensive and defensive strategies and systems to be successful at the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association level
• Identify and successfully recruit quality student-athletes; including hosting recruitment tournaments
• Support and mentor the values of excellence in academics and athletics, character development, and leadership

Team Leadership

• Maintain effective communications and administrative systems amongst coaches, players, athletic and facility staff
• Work collaboratively in a large athletics and recreation department consisting of 15 varsity programs and extensive recreation programming
• Complete adherence to and support of Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association, and Seneca policies and procedures
• Organization and delivery of a competitive club/high school Badminton tournament in conjunction with athletic staff
• Travel with, and supervise the team on all road trips
• Support the team which includes 1-2 assistant coach(es) and a team therapist who is present at practices and games

Join Our Team
With a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) certification (or in progress), you bring 3-5 years of coaching experience, particularly at the post-secondary, high school, and high club levels. Your leadership skills are matched by your deep commitment to sportsmanship and coaching excellence. You have built strong connections with high school and club Badminton coaches to drive recruitment, while excelling in interpersonal communication, administration, and motivation. Above all, you are dedicated to fostering a culture of fair play and positive team dynamics.

Note:
•A skills assessment will be required during the recruitment process.
•Candidates must be able to travel between Seneca campus locations.