Women's Soccer Head Coach

COMPETITION NO. ADP26-06

About Durham College

Durham College (DC) is a leading post‑secondary institution with a transparent purpose: transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities.

We prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work through innovative, hands‑on and industry‑connected learning. From co‑ops and field placements to applied research and other experiential opportunities, DC students develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.

Known for future‑focused, innovative teaching and strong connections to industry, DC offers a diverse range of market‑driven programs designed to respond to evolving workforce needs. Our programs span business, information technology, engineering, construction and skilled trades, health care, science and technology, culinary, hospitality and horticulture, social and community services, and media, art and design.

Across our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, DC offers 145 programs, including eight degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs, serving nearly 11,000 full‑time post‑secondary and 2,800 apprenticeship students. We also support lifelong learning through more than 18,000 registrations in professional and part‑time learning, while our community of more than 125,000 alumni is making an impact locally and around the world.

Our impact extends well beyond our campuses. DC contributes more than $913 million annually to Durham Region’s economy. Remaining community‑connected, DC works closely with employers, industry, and partners to strengthen our communities and create new opportunities.



We are committed to embedding sustainability in the way we learn, work, and contribute to the communities we serve.

At DC, employees are at the heart of that impact. As a people‑centred college, our culture is grounded in our values of collaboration, diversity and inclusion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect and social responsibility. Together, we are creating exceptional learning experiences, supporting student success, and helping to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.

Duties and Responsibilities

The DurhamCollege Athletics & Recreation department is seeking a Head Coach for the Varsity Women’s Soccer team on a contract basis. Reporting to the Director, Athletics & Recreation, this is a contract administrative position with possibility of yearly renewal, contracted during the sport season. A commitment to be able to work evenings and weekends and travel to and from work at multiple locations, including off‑campus sites is required. The HeadCoach will have the proven experience to develop a high‑performance soccer program coupled with an understanding of a student‑centered approach focusing on the development of the whole student (high academic achievement, leadership development, community service, and culture development.) Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Develop,



and manage a National Championship caliber post‑secondary soccer program
- Recruit, develop and mentor student‑athletes with high athletic skills and great character not only provincially but nationally.
- Develop a perennial conference contending program.
- Create a community of recruitment partners eager to contribute to developing a top‑of‑class team
- Provide coaching leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of the student‑athletes
- Provide coaching leadership to coaching staff and the overall program
- Responsible for organizing, coaching and delivering a competitive Indoor Soccer program that competes in the OCAA.

Qualifications

- Coaching experience at the post‑secondary level i.e. college, university or equivalent level preferred
- A demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and inspire student‑athletes
- Good understanding of the OCAA conference, league, rules and expectations
- Success at Provincial or National Championships is an asset
- Strong commitment to upholding the values and mission of Durham College
- NCCP – Competition Regional Coach Certified required, Provincial Coach Trained or Certified is an asset. Coaching Licence certification required.
- Experience in recruiting student‑athletes within a post‑secondary environment is essential.
- Strong communication, motivational, and organizational skills
- Robust knowledge of modern data driven sport specific training, tactics and technical skills development
- Ability to articulate and implement goals in the development of the program
- Ability to coach during evenings and attend competitions (home & away) on weeken

📌 Women's Soccer Head Coach (Canada)
🏢 Durham College
📍 Canada