Head Football Coach

Concordia; Montreal; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University in Montreal is seeking a Head Football Coach (2389) to lead the varsity program, overseeing recruitment, budgeting, staff coaching, and academic success planning. This full-time, three-year contract reports to the Associate Director of Recreation & Athletics.

The role requires NCCP certification and Safe Sport training, with strong English and basic French proficiency, and a focus on developing student-athletes and program excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field is required.
• NCCP Certification is required in Canada.
• Safe Sport training is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement an annual scouting and recruitment strategy.
• Prepare and obtain approval for a program outline and calendar of competition (tryouts, training camp, exhibition).
• Hire, supervise and evaluate full and part-time coaching staff.
• Support the department in the implementation / execution of an annual academic success plan.
• Update the sports information unit regarding upcoming events, recruits, results, awards and media issues.
• Engage in a minimum of one professional development experience per year.
• Perform other duties in support of the department.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Interpersonal & communication

Recruitment & talent identification

Player development & analytics

English and French language skills

Teamwork & time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or related field

NCCP Certification

Safe Sport Training

Job description

Career Opportunities: Head Football Coach (2389)

Requisition ID2389-Posted10/22/2026-Loyola (NDG)-HR POLICIES-Full-Time

Position Number:50000751
Department:Recreation and Athletics - Athletics
Campus:Loyola (NDG)

Salary:$105,122.00- $121,913.00 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: HR POLICIES

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role

NOTE: This posting represents a full-time contract for the duration of three years.

SCOPE
Reporting to the Associate Director of Recreation & Athletics (Student-Athlete Services), the incumbent provides the primary leadership role in the daily operation of the varsity football program. They are responsible for the planning and direction of the development and operation of the program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and execute an annual scouting and recruitment strategy complete with short, mid and long-range targets.
• Prepare and obtain approval for a program outline and calendar of competition that includes tryouts, training camp, exhibition play.
• Work with department to establish annual list of needs, program budget and allocation of Athletic Financial Awards.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate full and part-time coaching staff.
• Support the department in the implementation / execution of an annual academic success plan.
• Update the sports information unit regarding all upcoming events, recruits, results, achievements, awards and media issues within department guidelines.
• Engage in a minimum of one ‘approved’ professional development experience/program per year.
• Perform other duties in support of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Education, or in a relevant field with at least four to seven years of experience, preferably at the University or college level.
• Certified with National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) in Canada and Safe Sport training is required.
• Extensive football coaching experience at the university, professional, junior, or high-performance level.
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English and basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken and written French.
• Recruitment and talent identification experience.
• Knowledge of player development, training, and performance analytics.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teamwork, time management, collaboration and stewardship skills.

Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.

Accessibility

Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, [e-mail]

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.