Application Deadline: Until filled
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Position: Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball Program
Member: PACWEST/CCAA
Job Description:
KPU Eagles are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve as the assistant coach of its varsity women’s basketball program, with an honoraria of between $2,500.00 to $3,000.00. Under the direction of the women’s basketball head coach the candidate would be responsible to assist the head coach with the continuous development of the varsity team through recruiting, coaching and administration.
These responsibilities will be fulfilled through coordination, planning, evaluation, and implementation of yearly training programs, as well as recruiting highly qualified CCAA calibre student athletes. Additional responsibilities include proper training techniques, individualized training schedules, and strategic long term program and athlete development. The incumbent must also act in accordance with documented policy and procedure guidelines and adhere to KPU, PACWEST, and CCAA policies and procedures.
The varsity women’s basketball season begins with the start of school year in September and finishes with CCAA championships in March.
Applicants should email their resumes and references to:
David A. Kent
Director of Recreation & Athletics
KPU Eagles
David.Kent@kpu.ca
604-302-9765
All applicants are thanked for their interest in KPU women’s basketball. Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
The KPU Eagles Department of Recreation & Athletics enters its 14th season of interuniversity competition. The Eagles are members of PACWEST conference and play in the Canadian College Athletic Association (CCAA) with 100 student-athletes participating on eight varsity teams in men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, badminton and golf. KPU athletics plays its home games at the Eagles’ Nest (Surrey Campus), Northview Golf & Country Club, Newton Athletic Park, all located in Surrey, BC and the Ace Badminton Centre in Richmond, BC. The Eagles are active in the conference with staff members on various advisory committees and competing to host both provincial and national championships. The student-athletes are mainly from the lower mainland but KPU’s rosters have student-athletes from three continents, North America, Asia and Europe.
Follow the Eagles on Twitter @KPUEagles and or visit the department’s web site at www.kpu.ca/athletics