Head Coach, Varsity Blues Football

Description:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity.kpe.utoronto.ca.

Purpose:

Reporting to the Director, Interuniversity and High Performance Athletics, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the University’s football operations within established University guidelines, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: student athlete recruitment, football program athlete management, human resources and financial management, sport development, student athlete development, alumni relations, community development and act as a technical resource.

The incumbent is responsible for the design and implementation of a comprehensive sport development plan that is conducive to positioning U of T at a competitive level to achieve provincial and national prominence. The plan shall include financial and support services, annual and quadrennial performance targets, budget and revenue/expense tracking framework, team revenue generation targets, and evaluation framework to measure performance against agreed upon targets. 

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the finances of the football program, including both the operational budget and a restricted spending plan. Fundraising is a key component to the success of the football program and the incumbent is responsible for raising a minimum of 10% of the total of the two budgets annually.

The incumbent is responsible for managing the recruitment processes for the interuniversity football program and the maintenance of the recruiting database. The head coach’s professional presentation of the benefits of attending the University of Toronto and being a member of the Varsity Blues is critical to the success of the program and our ability to attract excellent students and athletes to U of T.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

University degree preferably in kinesiology/physical education or combination of equivalent experience. Fully certified National Coach Certification Program Level 3 Football, Level 4 or 5 preferred, equivalency considered.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 5 years coaching experience in U SPORTS or equivalent level of program and at least three years of head coaching experience.

SKILLS:

• Full technical knowledge of and demonstrated ability to analyze all aspects of football, including all of the rules and regulations that govern the sport of football.
• Knowledgeable in the OUA and U SPORTS rules that govern the sport programs around recruiting, athletic scholarship and eligibility compliance rules.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and team building as well as the ability to collaborate within a collegial environment are paramount to this role.
• Must have a sensitivity to and understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion and demonstrated skill to act on issues/problems/initiatives involving equity and diversity matters.
• Must be an effective problem solver and negotiator with analytical skills in relation to resolving athlete and financial issues.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; instructional, coaching, motivating and influencing skills. 
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in planning and organizing, taking initiative and exercising sound judgment.
• Must have the ability to maintain tact and composure in a highly stressful and competitive environment.
• Must be able to deal with crisis management related issues and manage public relations interactions with media, alumni and University officials with tact and discretion.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, video analysis software, recruitment database. Strong numeracy and record keeping skills.

Closing Date: 12/04/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried 
Personnel Subarea: PM
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $110,973 - $129,471 -- Broadband Salary Range: $110,973 - $184,957
Job Category: Athletics