Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT?

At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future – together.

Important Application Deadline Notice

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To ensure your application is received, submit no later than 11:59pm MST the day prior to the posting end date.

Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

Please Note: This is a year-to-year employment contract ending on or before March 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

The NAIT Athletics Department invites applicants for the full-time position of Men’s Hockey Head Coach. NAIT’s intercollegiate teams have established a rich tradition of student-athlete success that ranks NAIT as among the finest intercollegiate programs both in the Alberta Conference (ACAC) and in Canada (CCAA). Because of this, we are confident that NAIT student-athletes develop life skills of teamwork, commitment, discipline, and time-management that are valued throughout their careers.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting - Maintain an active, focused recruiting plan to attract and retain promising and potential student-athlete Training – Plan, develop, select, and revise training material to maximize athletic and team performance Competitions – Support and be responsible for student-athletes at competitions locally, provincially and nationally Feedback - Analyze performance to give feedback to the student-athlete regularly to achieve peak performance Team Selection - Leading the selection of promising and potential student-athletes within their specific sports program Eligibility – Ensure student-athletes meet ACAC and CCAA eligibility requirements and complete all student athlete forms. Scholarships – Complete scholarship tracking sheet and administer scholarship offer letters Support Staff Hiring – Select, hire, and train all program required support staff (assistant coaches, equipment manager) Admission – Assist student-athletes in the admission process and work with Assistant Athletics Manager to resolve issues. Academic Checks – Review student-athletes’ academic progress and provide direction to obtain support if needed. Budget – Oversee and adhere to program budget and work with Athletics Manager to coordinate changes. Fundraising – Coordinate and executed fundraising initiatives (Summer Camps, golf tournament, other) Equipment/Apparel – Inventory of program’s equipment/uniforms and the selection/ordering of player gear.

Social Media – Manage team social media accounts (Twitter/Instagram)

Sports Information Requirements – Conduct interviews, submit recaps, and fulfill all other sports information requests. Community Service – Develop team community service initiatives and execute department promotions and events.

Key Competencies

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Qualifications

Diploma in a related field. Degree preferred. Coaching experience at the College, University, Junior, Provincial, National, or Professional level. Professional or post-secondary player participation may be considered in lieu of post-secondary coaching experience. The incumbent must hold a valid driver’s license. The incumbent must hold, at minimum, an NCCP High Performance or equivalent coaching certification. Physical stamina to participate in training programs and practices is recommended.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Remuneration: One-year employment contract ranging from $55,000 - $80,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.