July 21, 2010 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada (“CCC”), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill the position of Assistant Administrator. The successful candidate will work out of the national office which is located in Canmore, Alberta.

General Responsibilities.  The position provides critical administrative support to the National Office, with specific responsibility on accounting and clerical functions, website and on-line store management;

A successful candidate should possess:

– Post secondary education in Sport Administration, Physical and Health Education, Business or a combination of related education and experience.
– Excellent computer skills in all Microsoft software programs, graphics software and experience with web site management and web maintenance.
– Experience with accounting and expertise with Simply Accounting software.
– The ability to work with a high degree of independence in a very fast-paced environment and respond quickly and efficiently to inquiries.
– Excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently.
– The ability to work as a team player in a volunteer-based organization.
– The ability to produce polished communication in written and oral form in English (essential) and French (highly desirable).
– Direct experience or a strong understanding of the sport of cross-country skiing (highly desirable).
– Willingness to work some overtime and weekends in the peak seasons.

As a full-time employee, the Assistant Administrator will be eligible for employee benefits in accordance with CCC’s employee benefits policy.  Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

For a detailed job description, please click here. Applications should be in the form of a letter of application, with CV and three references, submitted by e-mail to:

Cross Country Canada/Ski de fond Canada
c/o Cathy Sturgeon
Director – Administration and Communication
csturgeon@cccski.com

Deadline to receive applications and references is July 21st, 2010. Cross Country Canada would like to fill this position by the end of July 2010.

CCC is an equal opportunity employer.  This position is financially supported in part by Sport Canada.