Game programmer Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, assists with coaching, management and coordination of the specified varsity team, operating under applicable athletics association operating bylaws/policies/procedures, university policies and philosophy and the objectives of the varsity program and athletic department. The primary objective being the provision of high quality competitive opportunities for athletically talented student-athletes as a vehicle to develop these student athletes to their fullest potential.

Organizational Status
The Lead Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach who reports to the Director of Athletics & Recreation.

The Director outlines expectations & direction through departmental meetings, handbooks, rules, regulations and policies that apply to all aspects of the intercollegiate operations.

The Lead Assistant Coach works directly with and under the Head Coach who determines the scope of work. The Head Coach may delegate to the Lead Assistant certain aspects of team/group/individual practices, game preparation/management, and/or other program responsibilities (e.g., recruit identification, etc.).

Work Performed
Attends all team practices and league/exhibition games

May be asked to step in for the Head Coach in case he/she is unable to fulfill duties

Attends meetings as requested

Participates in team/departmental fundraising activities and other activities (e.g. Rez Move-in Day, Athletics Awards Banquet, Athletics Scholarship Breakfast, Community Outreach, etc.

Works with the Head Coach to ensure the safety of team members

Assists Head Coach in organizing, preparing and conducting individual and team practices competition

Assists the Head Coach with advanced scouting and preparation of scouting reports

Assists the Head Coach with post game review and post-game analysis reports

Assists the Head Coach, as directed, in recruit identification and conducting initial recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with applicable athletics association rules and regulations

Assists, as appropriate, in planning and arranging team travel including coordination of transportation and accommodations as necessary

Assists the Head Coach in monitoring and assisting student-athletes with academic progress, and assists in ensuring participating student-athletes meet all necessary and required eligibility regulations as set out in the applicable athletics association rules and regulations

Performs administrative duties as requested including initiating correspondence and by assisting the Athletics Department with ordering and maintaining equipment

Assists the Head Coach with the organization and implementation of the UBC summer sport camps

Works with the UBC Athletics Development Office in support of alumni relations and team fundraising

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position represents the UBC Okanagan Varsity Program, the students and the University. Incorrect decisions or lack of judgment will directly affect the Department and UBC s reputation with the community at large. The program must be managed with the utmost of integrity so as to positively impact not only the University but also the alumni who are associated with the program. Given the direct contact with community and students, is expected to comply with applicable athletics associations rules and regulations and with all UBC policies and procedures on inclusiveness. Is expected to operate with high level of judgement.

Supervision Received
The Lead Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball.

Supervision Given
Supervision is limited due to the nature of the position. May provide direction to external contractors hired by Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum.
• NCCP level(s) preferred.
• Basic level of First Aid Training required. Minimum of two years of experience coaching senior high school, senior club, college or university teams is preferable Specific abilities required in specialized fields or aptitudes such as technical or interpersonal skills.
• Possession of strong communication, organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the local and provincial sport-specific communities and athletics association(s) policies and procedures.
• In depth knowledge of rules and regulations of the sport they are coaching.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills.
• Knowledge of applicable athletics association eligibility and recruiting rules and regulations, as well as rules of the game.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• A pleasant personality together with a positive attitude is essential.
• A high level of integrity.