Manager, Intercollegiate

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Consistently ranked as one of the best comprehensive universities in Canada, the University of Guelph is committed to the development of the whole student. Intercollegiate programs within the department of Athletics play a valuable role in supporting this mission. These programs provide student-athletes with important experiential learning opportunities that prepare them for life and for future employment while in pursuit of excellence. The University has a nationally ranked intercollegiate program covering excellence in 38 varsity sports, representing one of the top 3 largest in Ontario and top 7 in Canada.

The Department of Athletics is looking for a strong leader who has proven experience in providing exemplary leadership to and for the student athlete experience. The successful candidate will be managing a program that has exceptional facilities, as well as a knowledgeable, dynamic, energetic, and engaged staff. We are looking for a candidate to lead and grow programs, student athlete services, and staff through the next stage of development for the Intercollegiate program. As a member of the department management team, the Manager, Intercollegiate contributes to the overall management and operations of the Department of Athletics.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Intercollegiate Programs, the Manager, Intercollegiate is responsible for the Student Athlete Development Program (SADP) and day to day planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of SADP services provided to student- athletes consistent with the development of a culture of sport excellence. This includes all programming related to the development and performance of the student athlete to meet their full potential as a scholar, athlete, person, and citizen. They will support annual student athlete and coach education, training and program evaluations and are responsible to ensure all varsity team participants and stakeholders are following Safe Sport practices as outlined in the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) and other applicable Codes of Conduct (OUA, Student Athlete, Coach and Volunteer). In addition, the Manager, Intercollegiate, is responsible for the oversight and management of the complaints and discipline processes outlined in these Codes of Conduct.

The position requires extensive collaboration with the Director and Associate Directors along with other Managers and staff across the department and campus community to ensure the appropriate level of services and support are provided. Participating as a member of the inter-university unit, the incumbent assists in creating a departmental culture that embraces Indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion and supports student athletes, coaches, and teams in the pursuit of excellence and that contributes to the formulation of programs and services that supports the recruitment and retention of exceptional student athletes, and the holistic needs of these student- athletes.

The incumbent is also responsible for providing management, oversight, leadership and guidance to the following Varsity teams, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Rugby, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Men’s and Women’s Track and Field. The Manager, Intercollegiate has relative autonomy for and will manage and oversee multiple facets of the sports in their varsity team portfolio including, administration, annual and quadrennial planning, student athlete health and safety, risk management and compliance operations, student athlete registration, compliance to sport governing bodies, adherence to internal and external policies and procedures, support of intercollegiate business activities including but not limited to team budget management, fundraising, revenue generation, scheduling, facility booking, and sport information.

The Manager, Intercollegiate isresponsible for the management and mentorship of 6 Full-time Head Coaches and 2 part-time Head Coaches, plus additional part-time staff, and student staff to assist with program delivery.The incumbent of this position manages a significant annual budget and is responsible for providing leadership regarding revenue generation, specifically related to the delivery of technical programming through sport camps and skill clinics.

Requirements of the position include:

• a minimum Undergraduate Degree in Sports Administration, Kinesiology, Business Administration, or similar program plus a minimum of 4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s Level education is considered an asset.
• Extensive experience in managing budgets, people, and programs is required.

Additional requirements include strong organizational skills, student athlete centered philosophy; works well within a dynamic and demanding environment; excellent leadership skills; strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications; strong communication, listening, problem solving and conflict resolution skills; ability to work independently and effectively to meet established deadlines.This is a demanding position that requires attendance at frequent evening and weekend events to fulfill program requirements.

* Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering aculture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 2024 06 10
Closing Date: 2024 06 17

University of Guelph - Department of Athletics
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1

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