Team Coach

Royal Roads University is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. This land has been part of the fabric of the life of Indigenous communities long before Hatley Castle was built, and it will be long into the future. It is with gratitude that we now learn and work here, where the past, present and future of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff come together. Located in one of Canada’s most beautiful National Historic Sites, RRU is just minutes from downtown Victoria, British Columbia and is surrounded by old growth forest and awe-inspiring ocean and mountain views. RRU is a special-purpose university that delivers high-quality applied and professional programs. Established by the provincial government in 1995 through the Royal Roads University Act, RRU was created with a unique mandate and governance structure to respond to the labour market needs of British Columbia. RRU has over 34,000 alumni in 92 countries. With a reputation for innovation, RRU is a leader in the delivery of blended learning programs, which combine intensive residency experiences with online course work.
Requisition #
P0481
Job Title
Team Coach
Division Department
Royal Roads University -> Office of the Vice-President, Academic & Provost -> Student & Academic Services -> Student Services -> Team Coaching
Recruitment Type
Temporary Part Time
Category
Student Services
# of Hires Needed
1
Closing Date
4/1/2024
Job Description

Reporting to the Manager of Team Coaching, and working closely with the academic units, the Team Coach supports the team-based learning approach identified in Royal Roads University’s Learning and Teaching and Research Model. The Team Coach facilitates face-to-face and online team development sessions (theoretical and practical) with students across programs and faculties, delivers team and individual coaching support, and contributes to the ongoing creation of academic teamwork resources.

Using the Royal Roads’ Teamwork Competencies and Skills Framework, the Team Coach proactively provides students with an understanding of, as well as tools for, the development of academic teamwork skills. The Team Coach collaborates with the Team Coaching team to ensure a consistent, integrated support service to students in addition to contributing to the refinement of processes and structures. The Team Coach works with Student Services colleagues to support departmental student success initiatives.

The Team Coach position weaves together facilitation, a coaching mindset and creative thinking to support students’ team learning experiences.    

Reporting to the Manager of Team Coaching, and working closely with the academic units, the Team Coach supports the team-based learning approach identified in Royal Roads University’s Learning and Teaching and Research Model. The Team Coach facilitates face-to-face and online team development sessions (theoretical and practical) with students across programs and faculties, delivers team and individual coaching support, and contributes to the ongoing creation of academic teamwork resources.

Using the Royal Roads’ Teamwork Competencies and Skills Framework, the Team Coach proactively provides students with an understanding of, as well as tools for, the development of academic teamwork skills. The Team Coach collaborates with the Team Coaching team to ensure a consistent, integrated support service to students in addition to contributing to the refinement of processes and structures. The Team Coach works with Student Services colleagues to support departmental student success initiatives.

The Team Coach position weaves together facilitation, a coaching mindset and creative thinking to support students’ team learning experiences.    

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree (desired) or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and three (3) years’ experience working in a post-secondary setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years facilitation experience with adults of diverse backgrounds.
• Proven ability to engage adult learners using a coach approach (team coaching certification an asset).
• Demonstrated understanding of the theory and practice of academic teamwork competencies and skills.
• Proven skills in areas of relationship-building, creative problem-solving, conflict management, and having difficult conversations with a high level of diplomacy and discernment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal sensitively with situations that require compassion and tact. 
• Demonstrated intercultural competence (cultural diversity training an asset). 
• Strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues – both faculty and staff.
• Ability to work effectively in online, hybrid and face-to-face environments.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and evenings as required for residencies and urgent team issues.  

Additional Information
This is a temporary, part-time position working 22.5 hours per week (0.6 full-time equivalent) for a 1-year term from April 2024 until March 2025. This position has been evaluated at MPT-C with a salary range of $74,204 (minimum) to $87,204 (midpoint) to $100,203 (maximum) per annum. The salary will be pro-rated to a 0.6 full-time equivalent. Employment offers will normally be made between the minimum and midpoint of the range and are determined by knowledge, experience and internal equity. The University is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit package. Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, you will need to be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us directly at [email protected] attention: Lorisha Bühler or 250-391-2600 extension 4408 so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. ALL COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 P.M. ON THE DATE OF CLOSING