Cross Country Assistant Coach

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Job Title

Cross Country Assistant Coach

Career Level

Entry Level

Education

Some College

Category

Sport, Fitness and Wellness

Job Type

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Job Title

Cross Country Assistant Coach

Career Level

Entry Level

Education

Some College

Category

Sport, Fitness and Wellness

Job Type

Other-Temporary Appointment (920)

Job Description

Background

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences.

If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The Role

An Assistant Coach with NWP may perform the following:

• Assisting in practicing planning
• Assisting in game preparation
• Player development
• Video Analysis
• Participation in team meetings, practices, and activities
• Travel, if applicable

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have at least 1-2 years coaching at the post-secondary or high school level. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• The ability to motivate student athletes
• A strong understanding of sport-specific technique and skills
• High ethical standards
• strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• an entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• a high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the NWP website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca

Appointment Date From:

10/1/2025

Appointment Date To:

3/31/2026

Salary Grade

$0.00 - $0.00

Organizational Unit

Northwestern Polytechnic

Location

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 CA (Primary)

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