release by Cross Country Canada
(Ottawa, ON) – Cross Country Canada, the national governing body for the sport of cross-country skiing, is seeking an Executive Director to build on CCC’s international achievements beyond the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and to ensure continued success through ongoing high- performance sport development. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the continued enhancement and development of sport programming down to the grass-roots level.

CCC has grown rapidly on the basis of a sound strategic plan, a strong national footprint and increased success in achieving podium results in World Cups, World Championships and Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The organization requires a proven leader with strong team-building and networking skills, management experience and a passion for the job.

Working under the strategic direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director implements CCC’s strategic plan for developing Canada’s cross-country skiing community. Working with a small team of employees, and a number of volunteer-based program committees, the Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of CCC’s operational activities. Core activities of the Executive Director include: operational planning; supervision of program development and operations in the areas of high-performance (i.e. the National Ski Team program), coach development, athlete development, marketing and fundraising, event management and media relations; support of and liaison with CCC’s provincial sport organizations; financial and human resources management; sport promotion; and external relations.

If you want to be a leader of our team and review the job description, please click on Job description. Alternatively, please contact Cathy Sturgeon at 403-678-6791 Ext. 36. Applications should be in the form of a letter of application, with CV and three references, submitted by e-mail to csturgeon@cccski.com.

Cross Country Canada’s national office is located in Canmore, Alberta. It is preferred that the successful candidate work out of this office.

Closing Date: August 19, 2009