Head Coach, Men's Basketball
Top Benefits
About the role
##JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location
See Work Arrangements
Salary Range
$18,000 to $22,000 annually.
The Opportunity
You’re a driven leader with a proven track record in coaching, ready to inspire and develop high performance student athletes. You have a strong understanding of the importance of a student-centered approach that focuses on students’ academic, community, leadership, and cultural growth. As an experienced industry professional, your expertise in sport-specific policies, procedures, and processes, is key in ensuring the success of our athletics program.
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Men’s Basketball, Head Coach position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangementsfor eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefitsfor eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Planfor eligible positions
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
For more benefits information,click here!
WHAT IT TAKES
The Men’s Basketball, Head Coach position is a part-time contract position that receives direction from the Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations. The Head Coach leads in the sport specific program delivery and has an understanding of sport specific and sport governing bodies (PACWEST, NWAC and CCAA) policies, procedures and protocols. They will have a strong understanding of a student-centered approach focusing on the development of the whole student (high academic achievement, leadership development, and community service and culture development).
The Head Coach is also responsible for ensuring that safe facilities and equipment are provided, current methods of physiological injury prevention are used, and that the coaching staff are properly certified. A key responsibility includes implementing and following through on fund and friend-raising initiatives working with alum and other groups. The Head Coach will also develop recruiting networks through contact with secondary school athletes, coaches, clubs, teachers, parents, clinic/camp programs, academies, etc., and help promote the team through the local media, community and school districts.
These responsibilities will be fulfilled through coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategies. There is an expectation that proper training techniques for athlete academic, motor, skill and mental development which will be supported by all coaching and athletic staff. Successful candidates must be team players who work respectfully and cooperatively with the Director, Athletics and Recreation, Managers of Athletics & Recreation Operations and Royals Athletics staff in scheduling, facility issues, travel planning, budgeting, apparel and completing necessary administrative requirements. Superior interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, leadership, coaching, and technical skills are also required.
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NCCP Coaching certification is required with a minimum three years of coaching experience at the post-secondary or senior high school level.
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A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and a class IV BC Driver’s License would be an asset.
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Recruit, develop and mentor student-athletes with high athletic skills and great character;
-
Develop perennial national contenders;
-
Create a community of loyal supporters and partners eager to contribute to developing a top-of-class team;
-
Provide coaching leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of the student-athletes, coaching staff and the overall program;
-
Fully embrace the Royals culture.
-
A demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and inspire student- athletes aged 17-25.
-
Good understanding of the PACWEST and CCAA leagues, their policies and expectations
-
Success at Provincial or National Championships is an asset.
-
Experience in recruiting student-athletes.
-
Strong communication, motivational, and organizational skills.
-
Strong foundational knowledge of sport specific training, tactics and technical skills development.
-
Ability to articulate and implement goals in the development of the program.
-
Ability to coach during evenings and attend competitions (home & away) on weekends.
-
Ability to attend coaches’ meetings and related athletic department special events.
-
Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and lead team specific fundraising activities an asset.
-
Ability to work in a team environment.
-
NCCP Coaching certification is required with a minimum three years of coaching experience at the post-secondary or senior high school level.
-
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and a class IV BC – · Driver’s License would be an asset.
-
NCCP making ethical decision making is required.
-
Strong commitment to upholding the values and mission of Douglas College.
Additional Information
This contract position is available from the date of hire to May 31st, 2027 with possibility of yearly renewal. A commitment to being able to work evenings and weekends and travel to and work at multiple locations, including off campus sites throughout the lower mainland.
Posting Number
02709SA
Position Title
Head Coach, Men's Basketball
Anticipated Start Date
05/15/2026
End Date
05/14/2027
Needs a Criminal Records Check
No
How To Apply
Open Date
03/06/2026
Close Date
03/31/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Maximum Number of References
3
Minimum Number of References
3
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by March 31, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
About Douglas College
Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver.
Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.
Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.
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Head Coach, Men's Basketball
Top Benefits
About the role
##JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location
See Work Arrangements
Salary Range
$18,000 to $22,000 annually.
The Opportunity
You’re a driven leader with a proven track record in coaching, ready to inspire and develop high performance student athletes. You have a strong understanding of the importance of a student-centered approach that focuses on students’ academic, community, leadership, and cultural growth. As an experienced industry professional, your expertise in sport-specific policies, procedures, and processes, is key in ensuring the success of our athletics program.
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Men’s Basketball, Head Coach position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangementsfor eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefitsfor eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Planfor eligible positions
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
For more benefits information,click here!
WHAT IT TAKES
The Men’s Basketball, Head Coach position is a part-time contract position that receives direction from the Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations. The Head Coach leads in the sport specific program delivery and has an understanding of sport specific and sport governing bodies (PACWEST, NWAC and CCAA) policies, procedures and protocols. They will have a strong understanding of a student-centered approach focusing on the development of the whole student (high academic achievement, leadership development, and community service and culture development).
The Head Coach is also responsible for ensuring that safe facilities and equipment are provided, current methods of physiological injury prevention are used, and that the coaching staff are properly certified. A key responsibility includes implementing and following through on fund and friend-raising initiatives working with alum and other groups. The Head Coach will also develop recruiting networks through contact with secondary school athletes, coaches, clubs, teachers, parents, clinic/camp programs, academies, etc., and help promote the team through the local media, community and school districts.
These responsibilities will be fulfilled through coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategies. There is an expectation that proper training techniques for athlete academic, motor, skill and mental development which will be supported by all coaching and athletic staff. Successful candidates must be team players who work respectfully and cooperatively with the Director, Athletics and Recreation, Managers of Athletics & Recreation Operations and Royals Athletics staff in scheduling, facility issues, travel planning, budgeting, apparel and completing necessary administrative requirements. Superior interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, leadership, coaching, and technical skills are also required.
-
NCCP Coaching certification is required with a minimum three years of coaching experience at the post-secondary or senior high school level.
-
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and a class IV BC Driver’s License would be an asset.
-
Recruit, develop and mentor student-athletes with high athletic skills and great character;
-
Develop perennial national contenders;
-
Create a community of loyal supporters and partners eager to contribute to developing a top-of-class team;
-
Provide coaching leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of the student-athletes, coaching staff and the overall program;
-
Fully embrace the Royals culture.
-
A demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and inspire student- athletes aged 17-25.
-
Good understanding of the PACWEST and CCAA leagues, their policies and expectations
-
Success at Provincial or National Championships is an asset.
-
Experience in recruiting student-athletes.
-
Strong communication, motivational, and organizational skills.
-
Strong foundational knowledge of sport specific training, tactics and technical skills development.
-
Ability to articulate and implement goals in the development of the program.
-
Ability to coach during evenings and attend competitions (home & away) on weekends.
-
Ability to attend coaches’ meetings and related athletic department special events.
-
Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and lead team specific fundraising activities an asset.
-
Ability to work in a team environment.
-
NCCP Coaching certification is required with a minimum three years of coaching experience at the post-secondary or senior high school level.
-
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and a class IV BC – · Driver’s License would be an asset.
-
NCCP making ethical decision making is required.
-
Strong commitment to upholding the values and mission of Douglas College.
Additional Information
This contract position is available from the date of hire to May 31st, 2027 with possibility of yearly renewal. A commitment to being able to work evenings and weekends and travel to and work at multiple locations, including off campus sites throughout the lower mainland.
Posting Number
02709SA
Position Title
Head Coach, Men's Basketball
Anticipated Start Date
05/15/2026
End Date
05/14/2027
Needs a Criminal Records Check
No
How To Apply
Open Date
03/06/2026
Close Date
03/31/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Maximum Number of References
3
Minimum Number of References
3
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by March 31, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
About Douglas College
Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver.
Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.
Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.