Head Football Coach — Join our team!
Career Opportunity
The Head Football Coach provides leadership for a nationally competitive football program with the expectation of sustained championship performance. The role demands proven excellence in program building, competitive success, strategic recruitment, staff leadership, and student-athlete development while maintaining full compliance with university policies, Ontario University Athletics (OUA), and U SPORTS regulations. The Head Football Coach reports to the Director, Sport, and will work in collaboration with staff in the division to provide valuable coaching, guidance, and support to student-athletes within a university that strives for excellence in sport and academics.
Mustangs Football
Since 1929, the Western Mustangs have been a force in Canadian university football — winning eight Vanier Cups (U SPORTS national championships) and 35 Yates Cups (Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championships). The football program has produced six Hec Crighton Trophy winners, and 135 first team all stars. Four Mustang coaches have won the Frank Tindall Trophy as coach of the year.
Inquiries and applications can be sent to: jobrien@uwo.ca
Deadline for applications is 4 p.m. on December 29, 2025.
Jane O’Brien
Associate Vice-President
Western Human Resources
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About Western University
Western is ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities worldwide, so it's no surprise that we take academics seriously. But we also believe a university education is about more than simply acquiring knowledge — it’s about the experiences and finding a supportive community that inspires people to do their best and be their best.
Our unmatched student experience and world-class faculty members, services, and programs provide students and employees with unique opportunities to explore their passions, discover their purpose, and positively impact the world.
Western’s welcoming campus is an ideal backdrop for people to live, work and learn. Stunning natural surroundings and inspiring indoor spaces offer many opportunities to gather with colleagues, and to collaborate. With downtown London just minutes away, you can also take advantage of the city’s lively entertainment, food, and sports scenes.
We hope you’ll join our community.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please identify that when submitting your application.
A Top Employer
Western University has been consistently ranked as a top employer: Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Company Culture 2025 | Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers 2025 | Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
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