Requisition Details

Position Summary

Part-Time Administrative, replacement position (Immediate need to April 30, 2026)

The Part-Time Head Coach, Women’s Softball, is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the technical, tactical, and physical components of the Women’s Softball program at Conestoga. This program will prepare the student athletes for successful competition within the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA).

The competitive season begins in September and runs through October, culminating in the Ontario Championships in late October. The team practices multiple times per week and participates in a seasonal high-performance training program. Competitions are held both off-site for home games and away games. During the off-season, from January to August, the team continues training once a week to maintain fitness and skill levels. The program is supported by a dedicated team that includes Assistant Coaches and an Athletic Therapist, who are present at practices and games to ensure athlete preparation and well-being.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work on-site three to five days per week at the Doon campus, located at 299 Doon Valley Dr. in Kitchener. Hours of work are evening, weekend and periodic weekday daytime hours. Travel will be required for matches and team activities off-site.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in Sport Management, Sport and Event Marketing, Recreation and Leisure, Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Business, Business, Fitness and Health Promotion, or a related field of study
• A minimum of National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Community Sport certification is preferred, and Competition Introduction and Competition Development certification is considered an asset
• Minimum three years of experience coaching athletes over the age of 16
• Four years of experience coaching at the collegiate level is considered an asset
• Strong association with local club systems and high schools is considered an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to the student-athlete experience
• Uphold high ethical standards and model good character
• Committed to fair play and representing Conestoga with professionalism
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of student-athlete recruitment strategies
• Ability to develop and maintain a competitive program aligned with academic excellence
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and administrative capabilities
• Motivational and team-building skills to foster a positive team culture
• Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel to multiple campuses and off-site events

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