Women's Soccer, Head Coach

**Position description** ------------------------ Mount Allison University invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Women’s Soccer, competing in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) and U SPORTS. This is a part-time five-month term position beginning August 1, 2027 The Head Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and administration of the Women’s Soccer program. This includes coaching, recruitment, student-athlete development, program planning, and community engagement. The successful candidate will foster a positive, inclusive, and high-integrity team culture aligned with Mount Allison’s commitment to academic excellence, student experience, and leadership development through sport. The program is committed to fostering a positive, high-performance environment built on trust, accountability, open communication, and an athlete-centered coaching philosophy that promotes competitive excellence, personal development, and team success. Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Head Coach plays a key role in advancing Athletics as a strategic contributor to the University’s mission while supporting the holistic success of student-athletes. The role also supports the continued growth of Women’s Soccer at Mount Allison through community-based development initiatives and seasonal youth programming. **Key Responsibilities** **Program Leadership & Coaching** * Lead and coach a competitive AUS Women’s Soccer program * Develop and implement annual and long-term high-performance plans * Plan and deliver technical, tactical, physical, and psychological preparation for competition * Conduct regular video analysis of upcoming opponents to identify tactical tendencies, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to inform match preparation and game strategy * Prepare and communicate opposition scouting reports and match-specific tactical plans to student-athletes and coaching staff in advance of competition * Utilize game film and performance analysis to evaluate individual and team performance, identify areas for improvement, and incorporate findings into training sessions and player development plans * Lead regular individual and team video review sessions to provide constructive feedback, strengthen tactical understanding, and support continuous improvement throughout the season * Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship to support athletic and personal development * Develop and implement a strategic recruitment and retention plan to attract academically qualified, high-performing student-athletes who will contribute to the competitive success and long-term sustainability of the program * Establish annual program goals and performance measures aligned with departmental priorities, including competitive development, student-athlete recruitment and retention, academic achievement, and program culture. * Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff **Student-Athlete