Coaching Opportunities

Current Coaching Positions:

Football

Millwood High School is a public secondary school in Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia that offers a post-secondary preparation program for students in grades nine through twelve. It is a part of the Halifax Regional Centre for Education, and one of 17 high schools in the Halifax Regional Municipality. 

Millwood High School is a proud member of the School Sports Nova Scotia (SSNS).  The Athletic Director invites applications for the volunteer position of Head Coach for the Millwood High School Football Team. 

Resumes and Coverletters can be submitted to adale@hrce.ca before the deadline May 20th, 2024

Position Description:

• Provide leadership, and development for Assistant Coaches, Student Athletes and Volunteers in pursuit of educational and athletic goals.

• Responsible for the conduct of coaching staff and student athletes while representing the school as part of the team in all capacities. 

• Responsible for the maintenance of high safety standards and equipment and determination of program equipment needs in consultation with the Athletic Director.

• Technical, tactical, physical and psychological preparation of the team and athletes

• Support for identified fundraising and promotional opportunities to support the program and Millwood High Athletics

• Knowledge and compliance with school, SSNS, and Football NS policies, rules and regulations

• The competitive season begins with training camp mid-August and competition that runs September – November. 

What We Are Looking For:

• Head Coach position must be at least 21 years of age

• Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Checks

• Two (2) years’ experience and proven competence as a coach

• NCCP - Competition Introduction Position Coach and Safe Tackling Module

• Exceptional interpersonal, team building and communication skills

• Industry trends related to athletics (i.e. concussion protocol, accessibility in sport)

• Demonstrated ability to embrace equity, diversity and inclusion and reconcile significantly diverse viewpoints.

• Prior experience with supervision of youth.

• First aid and CPR certifications preferred but not necessary

• This position will require a time commitment involving both evenings and weekends based on the SSNS Football and school schedule, identified exhibition and league games, training, and events.