Head Coach, Ravens Football

Carleton University; Ottawa; Sur place; CAD 138 000 - 151 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Carleton University in Ottawa seeks a Head Coach for Ravens Football to lead coaching, recruitment and day-to-day operations of a high-performance program. You will shape strategy, athlete development, and competitive success while representing the university in national contexts.

The role requires a minimum of five years of high-performance coaching experience, a relevant degree and NCCP certification, plus Safe Sport training. Health and safety policies and on-campus work are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Canadian football including technique, tactics, scouting and performance analysis.
• Experience balancing academics, athletics, wellbeing and personal development in a university setting.
• Familiarity with U SPORTS, OUA and university sport requirements.
• Commitment to safe sport, equity and concussion awareness and reporting.
• Experience with program planning, budgeting, travel and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to use video analysis, statistics and recruiting tools to support decisions.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Ravens Football program with coaching, strategy and operations oversight.
• Recruit, develop and retain student-athletes and build a competitive program.
• Coordinate a football coaching staff and set program direction.
• Manage seasonal operations and budget planning; fundraising is an asset.

Connaissances

Advanced knowledge of CanadianFootball

Coaching philosophy

Player evaluation

Practice design

Game planning

Recruiting capabilities

Performance analysis

Student-athlete development

Budget management

Staff leadership

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, physical education, sport management, education or related field

Football Canada/NCCP coaching certification

Current Safe Sport and role-required coach education

Description du poste

Job Number: J1126-0111

Job Title: Head Coach, Ravens Football

Job Type: Contract

Department: Athletics

Job Category: Administrative Management

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 13/11/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 27/11/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 138,000.00 - 151,000.00/Year

Assignment Duration From: 07/12/2026

Assignment Duration To: 30/11/2031

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary Level: NU05

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 11/11/2026

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Director, High Performance Sport, the Head Coach leads the Carleton Ravens Football program and is accountable for its coaching, strategic development, recruitment, student-athlete experience, staff leadership and day-to-day operations. The Head Coach builds a competitive and sustainable U SPORTS program that supports student-athletes’ academic progress, athletic development, health, safety and personal growth. The role represents Carleton University in the football community and works within University, U SPORTS, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and applicable football governing-body requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Canadian football, including technical and tactical systems, player evaluation and development, practice design, game planning, opponent scouting and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of high-performance coaching and student-athlete development in a university setting, including the balance of academic responsibilities, athletics, wellbeing and personal development.
• Knowledge of U SPORTS, OUA and the Canadian university sport environment, including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting and competition requirements.
• Knowledge of safe sport, responsible coaching, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-hazing, concussion awareness and appropriate reporting and referral practices.
• Knowledge of program planning, staff supervision, budget management, travel and event operations, risk management and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to use video analysis, performance statistics, recruiting tools and standard office and communications technology to support program decisions.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, physical education, sport management, education or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Football Canada/NCCP coaching certification appropriate to the role and current governing-body requirements, or the ability to obtain required certification within an agreed timeframe.
• Current Safe Sport and other role-required coach education, including football contact-safety and concussion-related training where applicable, or the ability to complete these requirements by the required deadlines.
• A minimum of five years of progressive coaching experience in football at a high-performance level, including university, college, provincial, national or equivalent competition.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing and retaining student-athletes and building a competitive program.
• Experience leading or coordinating a football coaching staff, setting program direction and managing seasonal operations.
• Experience with budget planning, fundraising or alumni engagement is an asset.
• Recent U SPORTS head-coaching experience is an asset.

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.