JOB POSTING – PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR (Full-Time)

Football Nova Scotia is seeking a full-time Performance Director. The Performance Director’s primary responsibility will focus on the athlete development at the provincial team level both in-season and off season; Head Coach one of the provincial tackle teams; demonstrates future vision for growth of the performance program, and during the university football season (August to November) coach with Saint Mary’s University football program.

Qualifications include:

• Elite level coaching experience preferably at the university (or equivalent) level.

• Extensive knowledge of Canadian Football and the Canadian Sport System.

• High degree of professionalism and ability to motivate high performing athletes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong abilities to inspire and educate athletes and coaches in a variety of settings, including clinics, camps and training sessions.

• Knowledge of Hudl is an asset but no essential.

• A university degree is preferred.

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia with in-province travel required

Expected Start Date: April 1, 2023

Application Opens: March 7, 2023

Application Closes: March 21, 2023 at 11:59PM AST

Salary: base salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Karen Ouellette, Executive Director, edfootballns@outlook.com (902) 229-2689.

Football Nova Scotia encourages all qualified people to apply. Football Nova Scotia will consider applications from candidates who might not meet all desirable criteria outlined in the job description who otherwise have special attributes that would merit consideration for the position.