SHERIDAN ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY ASSISTANT COACH
Sheridan Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking two Varsity Cross Country Assistant Coaches, reporting directly to the Head Coach and Varsity Sport Coordinator. The Assistant Coach will support the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum to best prepare the student athletes for success within the Ontario College Athletic Association and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two (2) Assistant Coach positions to be filled.
KEY DUTIES
The majority of key duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Coach will include but not be limited to:
- Identify and actively recruit student athletes to appropriate Sheridan academic programs. This involves having and creating new relationships in the running community with coaches of potential athletes in areas such as high schools and clubs.
- Develop and maintain an active recruiting plan considering current and future needs.
- Contribute to the creation of game and practice planning for the upcoming schedule.
- Establish and maintain an effective communication system with athletics administration, facility staff, fellow coaches and student athletes.
- Support student athletes for their academic and athletic performance while buying into the Sheridan Athletics mantra – Study. Compete. Graduate. Succeed.
- Abide by all Sheridan and OCAA guidelines.
- Contribute to and help execute a high school basketball cross country meet, to profile both Sheridan College and the varsity cross country program.
QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred for the coach to have completed some certifications through the National Coaching Certification Program (level 1 or higher) along with coaching experience at a college, high school or elite level club.
Tournaments will occur around the province and the assistant coach must be prepared to travel on weeknights and overnight on weekends with the team.
Compensation will be in accordance with the College Payroll Grid
Deadline to apply is Friday, May 23rd, 2025.
For further information and/or to apply, please contact:
Varsity Coordinator, Sheridan College
tahir.khan2@sheridancollege.ca