Men's Soccer, Head Coach

**Position description** ------------------------ Mount Allison University invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Men’s Soccer, competing in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) and U SPORTS. This is a part-time five month term position starting August 1, 2027. The Head Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and administration of the Men’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 Men’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 Men’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 Experie