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Assistant Coach & Defensive Coordinator

Date Posted: 05/09/2025
Req ID: 42818
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is a global leader in advancing knowledge on physical activity and health through cutting-edge research, exceptional academic programs, outstanding recreation programs, and unparalleled interuniversity and high performance sport opportunities across its three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity. The University of Toronto’s Varsity Blues program is Canada’s largest and one of the most successful athletic programs in the country, and the University ranks 1st in Canada and 4th globally in sports subjects by QS World Rankings. For more information, please visit: https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Head Coach, Varsity Blues Football, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of the Football program at the University of Toronto within established University guidelines, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: student athlete recruitment, football program athlete management, human resources, sport development, student athlete development, alumni relations, community development and to act as a technical resource.

The incumbent provides input to the head coach with the design and implementation of a comprehensive sport development plan that is conducive to positioning U of T at a competitive level to achieve provincial and national prominence. The plan includes financial and support services, annual and quadrennial performance targets, budget and revenue/expense tracking framework, team revenue generation targets, and evaluation framework to measure performance against agreed upon targets.

The incumbent is responsible for managing the defensive segment of the recruitment process for the intercollegiate football program and the maintenance of the recruiting data base. The Assistant Coach and Defensive Coordinator’s professional presentation of the benefits of attending the University of Toronto and being a member of the Varsity Blues is critical to the success of the program and our ability to attract excellent students and athletes to U of T.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

University degree preferably in kinesiology/physical education or combination of equivalent experience. Fully certified National Coach Certification Program Level 3 Football, Level 4 or 5 preferred, equivalency considered.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 4 years coaching experience in USports Football, preferably as a Defensive Coordinator.

SKILLS:

Computer Skills – basic Microsoft Suite i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, video analysis software, recruitment database.

Management Skills – Effective oral and written communication skills, Effective problem solving skills, negotiation, analytical skills required in relation to problem solving, athlete issues, financial issues.

Technical Skills – Must have full technical knowledge and be current in all of the rules and regulation that govern the sport they are coaching i.e. football. Must be knowledgeable in the OUA and U Sports rules that govern the sport programs around recruiting, athletic scholarship, eligibility compliance rules.

OTHER:

Full technical knowledge and a demonstrated ability to analyze all aspects of football. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; instructional, coaching and motivating skills; influencing and team building skills. Demonstrated skills/abilities in planning and organizing, taking initiative, and exercising good judgment. Ability to maintain tact and composure in a highly competitive environment. Good numeracy and record keeping skills.

Closing Date: 05/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 2 -- Hiring Zone: $82,083 - $95,762 -- Broadband Salary Range: $82,083 - $136,802
Job Category: Athletics

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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