Technical Specialist – Assistant Coach Redbirds Football

at  McGill University

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Hiring Unit:
Athletics & Recreation
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Redbirds Football Head Coach, the technical specialist – assistant coach Assistant is expected to assist with various day to day coaching and administrative duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and distribute on-field team equipment
• Assist in the preparation of game and practice equipment for the team
• Record activities during a game and keeping track of statistics
• Assist with analysis of data and identify trends of game/team/athlete activity/competency during game and post-game and prepare reports to head coach
• Support coaching staff in the implementation of practice and game plans
• Assist with additional administrative tasks as required

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Knowledge or previous practical experience of the football sport.
• Demonstrated coaching skills in the football sport. Prior coaching experience at an elite/competitive level is preferred.
• Level II NCCP certification or equivalent is required.
• CPR and first aid certification is highly recommended.
• Highly organized, punctual, team-oriented and dedication are strong assets.
• Available to work outside of normal business hours including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Knowledge of French and English required. McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience:
Hourly Salary:

• Maintain and distribute on-field team equipment
• Assist in the preparation of game and practice equipment for the team
• Record activities during a game and keeping track of statistics
• Assist with analysis of data and identify trends of game/team/athlete activity/competency during game and post-game and prepare reports to head coach
• Support coaching staff in the implementation of practice and game plans
• Assist with additional administrative tasks as require