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Posting Reason:

New Position

Job Type:

Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

12

Job Family:

Sports and Recreation

# of Open Positions:

2

Faculty/Service - Department:

Men's Football

Campus:

200 Lees Block E, Lees Campus

Union Affiliation:

N/A

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/07/16

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/07/26

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

Non-Union Grade NC3 - 35 hrs

Salary Range:

$58,441.00 - $73,051.00About Student Affairs:

Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well-prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions.

We help them apply and enrol for courses, we oversee 11 residences and an award-winning Dining Hall, we organize fun events, we provide extensive recreation program opportunities and varsity sports activities, we run an creative career development and experiential learning program and much more!

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world-class university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy the experience as much as our students do.

About the position:

The University of Ottawa football program is committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, respectful, and high-performance environment that supports the development and success of its student-athletes. The coordinator supports the football program in achieving its on-field performance objectives by providing technical coaching and support to student-athletes and the coaching staff. In addition,



the incumbent contributes to the recruiting, administration, operations, and overall management of the football program.

Position purpose

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Technical Instruction & Unit Performance: Supports the technical development and tactical execution of assigned unit groups according to the plan developed by the Head Coach to ensure student-athletes perform with accuracy. Assist in designing and delivers position-specific drills and teaching methods aligned with competition systems to maximize student-athlete performance
- Performance Analysis & Feedback: Supports the evaluation of training and competition film by identifying strengths, deficiencies and performance trends in accordance with coaching priorities. Provides actionable feedback, using video editing systems to correct techniques, grade outcomes and support continuous performance improvement.
- Scouting, Intelligence & Analytics Support: Delivers comprehensive statistical breakdowns of opponents and "self-scout" data. Identifies tendencies and performance patterns to inform game-planning and enhance competitive decision-making.
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Supports the implementation of the program’s multi-year recruiting strategy by assisting with prospect identification, communication and coordination of campus visits. Contributes to recruitment activities and collaborates with internal partners to support the successful onboarding of student athletes.
- Community Engagement & Revenue Generation:



Supports the delivery of summer camps and community outreach initiatives that enhance program visibility and contribute to revenue generation. Assists with logistics, promotions and coordination of student-athlete involvement to meet program fundraising objectives.
- Operational & Administrative Excellence Support: Coordinates schedules, logistics and information flow across the coaching staff and Integrated Support Team (IST) to ensure operational efficiency. Prepares and distributes operational materials to optimize coaching staff readiness and program execution.

What you will bring:

- Post-Secondary diploma or combination of education and equivalent experience.
- 2 seasons coaching experience at the high school level or summer camp coaching experience.
- Bilingualism: Proficiency in written and spoken English or French, with strong comprehension of both languages.
- Experience with computer systems and video editing software such as Hudl & DV Sport.
- Ability to inspire student-athletes, foster a positive team culture, and act as a professional role model both on and off the field.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to build trust with recruits, collaborate with staff and understand individual athlete needs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, coordinate multiple responsibilities and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adapt to demanding seasonal schedules, including extended workdays, weekend commitments and travel.

Key Competencies at uOttawa: Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

📌 Coordinator, Varsity Sports (Football) (Ottawa)
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