Head Coach - Trojans Running

SAIT’s Athletic and Recreation department is a valuable part of the SAIT experience — and we are proud to support Trojans players in sports from hockey to golf. SAIT Recreation's programs and facilities are designed to support active and healthy lifestyles for our students, staff, alumni and members of the public.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Athletics & Recreation, the SAIT Trojans are looking for a motivated and organized coach to lead both the Cross Country Running & Indoor Track programs - one of the departments most successful & visible ACAC programs. The objective of the head coach is to create a strong team culture that is in line with SAIT First principles and promotes competitive success and personal growth.

Meaningful connection, inclusion, enjoyment & competition are the driving forces for our club programs and should guide the program development created by our head coaches.

The Role

• Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Manage the administrative, financial & personnel requirements for the program
• Program plan includes recruitment, retention, finances, facility requirements, schedule & logistics
• Organize all team related activities along with support from Trojans admin & assigned sport coordinator
• Alongside Manager, Athletics & Rec, supervise & support coaching staff: selection, direction, delegation of responsibilities, evaluation of performance

• Create an environment that is aligned with SAIT FIRST principles and fosters holistic growth of student athletes & staff
• Create a culture of excellence that motivates athletes & staff to strive for their best in all aspects of being a part of Trojans programming
• Conduct effective practices & training sessions that allow student-athletes to improve, while providing enough time for academics & generalized success as a student-athlete
• Work directly with Head Athletic Therapist to ensure YTP is conducive to injury prevention & peak health throughout the season

• Adhere to all Trojans & specific league requirements regarding athlete onboarding each season
• Adhere to SAIT policies, procedures and protocols including p-card purchasing, webtime entry, mandatory SafeSport training facility access controls, ID card presentations, brand alignment and respectful workplace related expectations
• Team scheduling, planning and structuring including communications
• Submit required documentation in a timely fashion
• Submit compliance related formalities in a progressive fashion

• Support & promote SAIT & Trojans initiatives not directly tied to athletic pursuits
• Advancement of a #wearetrojans mentality

Qualifications & Experience

• A High School Diploma is required
• An Advance Coaching Certification is preferred
• Must have previous Competitive Club and/or Post-Secondary Head Coaching Experience
• 5 years of coaching at the Post-Secondary level are an asset
• Must be NCCP Community or Instruction Level Trained
• NCCP Competition Level Trained is preferred

Skills Required

• Enthusiastic, passion for sport-minded individuals with a focus on student athlete development individuals
• Ability to work within a team and communicate accordingly
• Provide exceptional customer service with strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Active participant in problem solving
• Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities
• High degree of attention to detail
• Work with a fast paced environment
• Great with time management
• Progressive leader with sustainability centric competencies
• Financial management and computer skills

Job classification: A9000 - Pooled Wage Position

Hourly rate: $30.00

# of positions: 1

Position End Date: April 30, 2026

Posting closing date: August 31, 2025