June 21, 2013 – Be a part of building a national brand. Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games.

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is seeking a talented designer for its Toronto office to play a major role in continuing to strengthen the Canadian Olympic Team brand. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Brand Marketing, in Toronto, ON, the Graphic Designer will play an integral role in the areas of design, including print and electronic media for the Canadian Olympic Committee. This individual will also work very closely with all other departments to support our overall marketing strategy, particularly Marketing Partnerships, Communications, Digital Strategy, Education, Youth and Community Outreach and the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Strong layout and typography skills are essential to success, as is passion for design. Photography, illustration, and animation skills are an asset and a passion for sport is preferred.

Core Responsibilities and Priorities:

• Create innovative design work and solutions that meet our internal design requirements
• Assist with providing graphic design solutions
• Assist the Senior Manager Brand Marketing with the branding of annual COC signature events (Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremony, Heroes Tour, Olympic Day, Team Send-Off, Welcome Home, Community Outreach Program, Golf Tournaments, etc.)
• Partner with COC departments on graphic design elements including, but not limited to, Communications, Athlete Services, Finance, Operations and Olympic Preparation and Games to ensure the successful delivery of brand initiatives.
• Design templates for all COC departments that will be used internally as well as for select client groups;
• Assist web development with graphic content for online applications for internal and public viewing (i.e. SharePoint and Olympic.ca and all micro sites);
• Liaison with external agencies as required.

Qualifications and Critical Skills:

• Post-secondary training in visual design;
• 3 years’ related experience in an agency or marketing environment (recent college or university graduates with strong internship experience are also encouraged to apply)
• Proficient in the latest editions of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat;
• Ability to work in both Mac and PC platforms;
• Video editing and motion graphic capability;
• Ability to constantly stay abreast of emerging graphic trends and developments in software;
• Previous experience working with multiple applications including print, web, signage, advertising and presentations. A portfolio demonstrating work experience is mandatory;
• Excellent interpersonal/communications, analytical and organizational skills;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;
• Self-motivated, creative team player;
• Communication and problem solving skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Bilingualism (English/French) an asset

Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience, excellent benefits package.

Application Deadline: July 2, 2013

Contact:
Please send all cover letters, resumes and links to portfolios by July 2, 2013 to applications@olympic.ca citing the position title in the subject line. No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Type of Position:
Full Time – Employee

More info: HERE.

Contact Information:
Canadian Olympic Committee
900 – 21 St Clair Ave E
Toronto , ON, Canada
M4T 1L9
E-mail: applications@olympic.ca
www.olympic.ca

June 10, 2013 (Whistler, B.C.) – The Callaghan Winter Sports Club (the “CWSC”) is seeking applications for the role of Head Coach. This is a contract position with a two year renewable term. CWSC is an active full service Nordic ski club based in Squamish, British Columbia. Incorporated in 2008, the club has a long history of organizing and delivering programs geared towards cross-country skiers and biathletes of all ages and performance levels.

The club offers cross-country (X-C) and biathlon programming through seven training groups. Our biathletes primarily train out of Whistler Olympic Park and the Squamish Valley Rod & Gun Club. Approximately sixty biathletes are enrolled in our biathlon programs during the winter season.

Qualifications
• Certified at a minimum of Level 2 in Biathlon from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) or possess equivalent training
• Certified at a minimum of Intro to community coaching (X-C)
• Experience with a High Performance Cross Country and/or Biathlon program
• Willing to travel on weekends for races (mostly within British Columbia)
• Must have transportation to fulfill the travel duties
• Experience maintaining biathlon rifles
• Fluency in French an asset
• University physical education degree or other sport specialized post secondary degree

Primary Responsibilities
• Provide coaching expertise to all CWSC biathlon and X-C groups
• Implementation of our programs:
o Developing and implementing monthly training plans, reviewing training logs for all development and high performance athletes.
o On snow and dryland coaching which consists of 5 directed sessions per week (Saturday to Wednesday)
• Direction and assignment of the Assistant Coaches
• Race coverage including direction and assignment of the Assistant Coaches
• Custodian of the club’s biathlon rifles
• Represents the club on technical matters with Provincial and National Sport Organizations
• Coordinate range/facility bookings for all CWSC training sessions
• Communication with program participants or parents with regards to programs
• Reporting to CWSC board or director responsible for programs
• Develop event qualification procedures

Hours of Work
The nature of the coaching assignment requires flexibility in the hours of work. Generally, the work week will run from Saturday to Wednesday with days off on Thursday and Friday. Monday to Wednesday training sessions are scheduled in late afternoon and early evening. The Head Coach is expected to be available for coaching duties during race weekends. This includes official training days (usually Friday of race weekend) and race days (Saturday and Sunday). There is no training during the month of April and there are one week breaks in September and over Christmas. The Head Coach is expected to schedule vacation during these breaks.

Starting Date
The starting date is October 1, 2013. Winter training starts on November 2, 2013.

Application Deadline
Please submit a resume indicating your qualifications and experience and a cover letter that includes your reasons for this application to info@callaghanwintersportsclub.ca by June 30, 2013.

May 02, 2013 (Montreal, QC) – The Canadian Olympic Committee has several job openings based at its Montreal headquarters, including Athletic Marketing Manager, Athlete Services Manager, Games Executive Director, and Sport Executive Director. Follow the links below for more information about each job posting.

Manager, Athlete Marketing
Organization: Canadian Olympic Committee
Location: Montreal
Deadline Date: May 14, 2013
Date Posted: April 29, 2013
For job description visit HERE.

Manager, Athlete Services
Organization: Canadian Olympic Committee
Location: Montreal
Deadline Date: May 14, 2013
Date Posted: April 29, 2013
For job description visit HERE.

Executive Director, Games
Organization: Canadian Olympic Committee
Location: Montreal
Deadline Date: May 14, 2013
Date Posted: April 29, 2013
For job description visit HERE.

Executive Director, Sport
Organization: Canadian Olympic Committee
Location: Montreal
Deadline Date: May 14, 2013
Date Posted: April 29, 2013
For job description visit HERE.

March 13, 2013 (Ottawa, ON) – Own the Podium is an innovative independent organization that was created to bring together the key partners involved in leading and funding high performance sport in Canada. The mandate of Own the Podium is to help more Canadian athletes win more medals at the Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Own the Podium provides technical expertise and advice to national sport organziations in support of Canada’s podium performance goals.

Position: Director, Winter Sport
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Calgary, AB
Application Deadline: 15 April 2013
Term: 4 year contract, start date negotiable

Scope of Position:
Individual responsible for leading the planning and implementation of ‘excellence’ programs for targeted winter sports.

Core Competencies:
• Demonstrates a sense of direction and purpose aligned with OTP’s vision, guiding principles and goals
• Driven by excellence in all facets, strives to be leading edge in own area of expertise and embraces opportunity for continuous improvement
• Continually makes efforts to understand client needs in an inclusive, outreaching, and adaptable manner
• Behaves in an open, transparent, respectful and fair manner and demonstrates these traits through ability to develop effective relationships with diverse groups of people
• Effective at leading and building teams
• Self-monitors work to ensure quality and accuracy

Roles and Responsibilities
1. Manage and mentor the winter high-performance advisors, as they undertake their responsibilities with NSOs, CSIs, ISTs and others
2. Assist with OTP interventions with client groups when and where appropriate.
3. Manage technical specialists (i.e. video analysts) working with the winter program
4. Build working partnerships with the winter sports to ensure common vision, goals and strategies to achieve excellence in targeted sports
5. Work effectively with Sport Canada, the COC,CPC, CSC/CSIs, IST staff and others to accomplish various tasks
6. Contribute to the establishment of annual business plans and be accountable for implementing these plans.
7. Work effectively with and under the direction of the CEO and with colleagues in other parts of the program, and specifically with the summer OTP program to ensure common approaches, policies and unified leadership for high-performance sport
8. Ensure staff reporting to the Director are fully integrated into sport science, medicine, research, technology, coaching and other OTP initiatives, and promote these opportunities to client groups
9. Formulate funding recommendations; lead the annual and other reviews of the winter sports (and assist with CSI and CSC reviews) to identify priorities that will produce podium results.
10. With others, develop new policies and programs that will assist achieving excellence at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
11. Promote excellence in Canadian sport and contribute to national communications strategies and programs to do so.
12. Undertake program evaluations during Games, training camps and competitions
13. Undertake intelligence gathering on international issues, trends, results etc.

Qualifications
• University Degree or College Diploma.
• Over ten years of experience working at a senior level in the Canadian high-performance sport system.
• Computer Skills and knowledge of the MS Office Suite is required
• Bilingualism is a preferred asset

Compensation
The compensation package will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Application Process
Apply in confidence by sending your cover letter resume by Monday, 15 April 2013 to careers@ownthepodium.org or by mail to:

Own the Podium
Attention: Director, Planning & Operations
Suite 120, 700 Industrial Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1G 0Y9

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

December 27, 2012 (Canmore, AB) – Want to make a difference in the lives of girls in sports? Fast and Female is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the efficient and effective management and oversight of the organization’s global operations, including finances, budgeting, programming, marketing, communications, merchandising, fundraising, and staffing. The Executive Director shall ensure that all operations are consistent with the standards set by the Board.

ABOUT FAST AND FEMALE
Fast and Female is a not-for-profit society started in 2005 by Chandra Crawford, 2006 Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing. The organization’s mission is to ensure that girls remain supported, motivated, inspired, empowered to stick to sports and the healthy lifestyle. Fast and Female fulfills its mission of “Empowerment Through Sport” by hosting fun-filled, non-competitive initiatives all across North-America aimed at exposing young female athletes to inspiring female Olympians and elite level athletes. The young girls who attend Fast and Female events today will lead in the future, may it be as athletes, coaches, volunteers, parents, and community leaders. For more information about Fast and Female, visit www.fastandfemale.com

ROLE
Executive Director (reports to President and Chairman of the Board)

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy/High level planning
– Oversee the short and longer term planning of Fast and Female programming (events, web-based programming, target groups ¡V youth, coaches, parents, ambassadors).
– Interfaces with Fast and Female Founder and Board to map out a short-term and long term strategies.
–  Plans out strategic initiatives and ensures optimal alignment with the interests of all Fast and Female stakeholders (participants, sponsors, donors).
– Develops strategic relations with key NSOs for the development and execution of programming.

Governance
– Plan out annual calendar of meetings.
– Prepare board meeting agendas and compile minutes.
– Prepare board meeting documents (management review, financials).

Finances
– Develops and maintains annual organizational budget as well as event-based budgets.
– Tracks and monitors all income and expenses on a daily basis.
– Issue cheques for invoices due.
– Interfaces with accountant to produce quarterly financial statements for internal purposes with the Board.
– Maintain appropriate relations with third party financial services (Moneris, PayPal, Eventbrite) for the collection of funds.

Programming
– Manage annual programming calendar.
– Establishes key contacts with local event hosting stakeholders.
– Effectively lead the planning, execution and debrief of Fast and Female events.
– Oversee the work of contractors involved in event planning, execution and debrief in other jurisdictions. (USA, Australia, Eastern Canada…) to ensure programming quality and consistency.

www.fastandfemale.com
– Develop, deliver and maintain web-based programming (Fast and Female TV, Fast and Female Facebook page, Fast and Female Power Hour, Fast and Female e-Newsletter, Fast and Female Amazing Tips Seminars for Parents and Coaches, Fast and Female Ambassador program).
– Track programming impact assessment (survey monkey, testimonials…).

Communications, Marketing and Media Relations
– Maintain communications and marketing strategy for the organization as a whole and for the specific programming components (events, Fast and Female TV, Fast and Female Facebook page, Fast and Female Power Hour, Fast and Female e-Newsletter, Fast and Female Amazing Tips Seminars for Parents and Coaches, Fast and Female Ambassador program).
– Manage and optimize communications channels (website, Facebook page, Twitter account, YouTube Channel).
– Ensure consistent usage of the Fast and Female brand guidelines.
– Develop and produce all marketing collateral (posters, logos, cards…).
– Develop and broadcast press releases relating to the organization and its programming.
– Develop and execute a strategy to ensure optimal media exposure for the organization and its supporters.

Fundraising
– Develop a strategy and oversee the successful execution of the retail merchandise program (online and event sales, inventory management, product replenishing, supplier relations, pricing strategies…).
– Develop a strategy and oversee the successful execution of the sponsor-raising and sponsor-retention program (maintain and update sponsor pitch documents, lead pitching initiatives, maintain relations with sponsors, identify prospective sponsors, ensure all contractual agreements with sponsors are fulfilled).
– Develop a strategy and oversee the successful execution of the donor-raising and donor-retention program (maintain and update donor pitch documents, lead pitching initiatives, maintain relations with donors, identify prospective donors, produce reporting documents to meet donors¡¦ needs and expectations).
– Develop a strategy and oversee the successful execution of in-king supplier contributors.
– Develop a strategy and oversee the successful execution of event-based fundraising initiatives (Sports Day in Canada, VIP cocktails, silent auctions…).
– Develop a strategy and oversee the successful application on grants.

Office and Operations
– Interface with third party to secure office space.
– Oversee resource management for contractors when necessary (computers…).
– Interface with key stakeholders for ensuring that the organization maintains appropriate insurance for events, retail program, and other.
– Ensures appropriate insurance coverage is in place for the organization’s activities.
– Keeps abreast of legal and other liability issues that concern the organization.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
– 3-5 years of progressive management experience
– Academic background in sports management/ communications/marketing/business/special events
– Strong events planning and hosting experience
– Strong sport background (either as an athlete, coach, or as an event planner)
– Strong comprehension of the sports system
– Strong computer skills (Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, website content management, social media platforms)
– Strong interpersonal/people skills
– Strong communication skills (ability to speak in public in front of large crowds)
– Knowledge of legal and liability issues as they relate to event and brand management
– Basic accounting
– French/English bilingualism a strong asset
– Must be willing to travel
– Must be will to work on weekends and week nights

DESIRED WORK STYLE
– Extremely passionate about girls and sports
– Strong ability to work independently
– Self-directed
– Team Player
– Attention to details
– Can-do attitude
– Flexible mindset
– Highly flexible time commitment
– Honest
– Dependable
– Visionary
– Positive attitude
– Engaging leader

COMPENSATION
– Contract position
– 4 days of work per week (32 hours per week)
– 2 weeks paid vacation
– Salary $40,000 per year (paid out on the 15th and last day of each month = $3,333 per month / $1,666 paid out every second week)

WORK LOCATION
Ideally Canmore, Alberta but open to other locations.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume and cover letter in complete confidence to board@fastandfemale.com prior to January 7, 2012 at midnight.

Salary Range: 40,000 per year

Full job description HERE (PDF).

December 05, 2012 (Vernon, B.C.) – Cross Country BC (CCBC), the Provincial Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in British Columbia is currently seeking to fill the position of Office Administrator.

The successful candidate will work out of the provincial office which is located in Vernon, BC.

General Responsibilities. The position is responsible for a wide range of administrative duties, including office accounting functions, on behalf of the organization.

A successful candidate should possess:
– Post secondary education in Sport Administration, 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.
– 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.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

A job description is available on request.

Applications should be in the form of a letter of application, with CV and three references, submitted by e-mail to:

Cross Country BC
c/o Georgia Manhard
CCBC Board of Directors
gmanhard@telus.net

Only individuals receiving an interview will be contacted.

Deadline to receive applications and references is December 14, 2012.

July 25, 2012 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) invites applications for the position of Chef de Mission for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi (Russia), March 7-16. This is a volunteer position with responsibilities commencing in October 2012, and continuing through May 2014.

The Paralympic Games are the second largest sporting event in the world, showcasing the talents and abilities of the world’s best elite athletes with a physical disability. The CPC is a not-for-profit, charitable, private corporation recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as the National Paralympic Committee of Canada. The mission of the CPC is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games.

Your application should include the following:
– A resume that highlights relevant experience (maximum 3 pages).
– A statement outlining how you can contribute to a strong Paralympic mission.
– A statement outlining your main reasons for seeking the position of Chef de Mission with the 2014 Canadian Paralympic Team.
– Name and contact details of 3 references.

Please send your complete application package to:
Chef de Mission Search Committee
Canadian Paralympic Committee
225 Metcalfe st., suite 310
Ottawa, ON K2P 1P9
Fax: (613) 569-2777
Email: jbridal@paralympic.ca

Deadline: Friday, September 14, 2012

Selection Process:
Applications must be received no later than 4:00 pm (EST) on Friday, September 14th, 2012. Applications received after this date will not be considered. While all candidates are thanked for their interest, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

A complete job description is available on the CPC website HERE.

The short-listing process, interviews and selection of the Chef de Mission will take place in September 2012 with the successful candidate expected to assume responsibilities effective October, 2012.

The Chef de Mission must be available full-time to attend the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games from approximately February 24th to March 18th, 2014. This position imparts a significant level of responsibility and will require a considerable commitment of time, energy and effort.

The successful candidate is expected to provide overall leadership to the 2014 Canadian Paralympic Team Mission, with key responsibilities including: attending a one week Chef de Mission Seminar in Sochi (likely February/March 2013), as well as other site visits as required; participating in regular conference calls and/or mission staff meetings; attending approximately 10-12 weekend meetings, national events, training sessions, selection trials, etc.; and, attending a four day mission staff Orientation Seminar in early Fall 2013. The CPC will cover the traveling expenses to meetings, seminars and the Games, as well as accommodation and meal costs incurred while fulfilling Chef responsibilities.

Qualifications:
– The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:
– Experience and/or involvement with national and international Games and events;
– Proven administrative and fiscal expertise, logistical ability, knowledge and appreciation of the unique – physical and mental demands which fall upon elite high performance athletes ;
– The ability to represent the Team in all policy and procedural discussions and/or matters;
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
– Facility with media interviews and public speaking;
– The ability to lead, motivate and foster team building;
– Demonstrated ability to work effectively with athletes, coaches and team officials;
– Strong organizational skills;
– Strategic and operational planning experience;
– Strong problem-solving and crisis management skills;
– Accept the responsibilities of leadership and demonstrate exemplary behaviour;

Preferable:
– Ability to communicate in both official languages;
– Ability to communicate in Russian
– Knowledge of CPC strategic framework, policies and issues related to Paralympic Games;
– Current involvement and/or linkage to CPC (eg. prior volunteer experience);

Thank you for your interest in the position of Chef de Mission for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, and the Canadian Paralympic Committee; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

March 28, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to sport excellence. It is responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including Canada’s participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games and a wide variety of programs that promote the Olympic Movement in Canada through cultural and educational means. The COC is looking to fill one part time contract with a Results Specialist. The contract duration is from April 2012 to February 2014.

General Purpose
The individual’s primary responsibilities will be to track Canadian athletes’ performances as well as other nations’ performances at World Championships, and other International events; produce various statistical analyses and provide such information to the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Olympic Team, and its partners as required. The workload will vary from week to week. It is estimated that, averaged over the course of the contract, time spent per week will be approximately 0.5-1.0 day per week, along with time spent at seminars and onsite at the Olympic and Pan American Games. This position is not based out of any specific city or COC office, however being based in Ottawa is an asset.

Responsibilities
Pre-Games:
– Provide support with various statistical analyses as required in the lead-up to the Olympic Games.
– Assist with the compilation and centralization of the various results and analyses by sourcing information directly or through COC partners (Sport Canada and Own The Podium)
– Respond to information requests from the COC’s various departments, specifically the Communications department, specific to athletes and sports in the lead-up to the Olympic Games.
– Be available for training on the COC’s Zeus Database.
– Assist with the preparation of the Canadian schedule of participation for the Olympic Games for initial upload to Zeus.
– Attend the Team Operations Preparation Seminar (approx 3 months prior to Games)

At-Games:
– Track and manage all Canadian Olympic Team results, competition schedule and statistics.
– Ensure that Canadian Olympic Team schedule and results are current, requiring multiple daily updates and a final revised version at the end of each day.
– Provide information to the Canadian Olympic Team and partners as required.
– Liaise with Sport Services Officers, Press Chief and Assistant Press Chief in providing timely and relevant information for bulletins, daily results highlights, and media briefings.
– Create and pull reports from Zeus for Sport Services staff and Communications staff as required.
– Attend daily communications meetings.
– Contribute to the results sections of the mid and post-Games press briefing and/or final Games report developed by Sport Services

Knowledge and Skill Required
Knowledge requirements include:
– Required proficiency in excel and with databases
– Canadian Sport System (asset)
– Technical knowledge of the various sports on the Olympic program (asset)
– COC Games Operations (desirable)

Skill requirements include:
– Detail oriented
– Thorough
– Time management
– Ability to multi-task
– Team player
– Good written and oral communication skills
– Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict timelines

Experience:
– Prior data entry experience
– Experience in Canadian Sport System

Application Information:
Please send all cover letters and resumes by April 20, 2012 to applications@olympic.ca citing the position title in the subject line. No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Type of Position: Part Time

View Attachment more info HERE.

Contact Information:
Canadian Olympic Committee
85 Albert St., Suite 1400
Ottawa , ON, Canada
K1P 6A4
E-mail: applications@olympic.ca
www.olympic.ca

March 22, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – ParaSport Ontario is a not-for-profit provincial sport organization that provides leadership, resources, and opportunities to ensure a strong community for persons with physical disability in the Ontario sport and recreation community. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Events and Communication Intern will assist with event planning and execution as well as executing the communication strategy of ParaSport Ontario. This is an unpaid position. Application Deadline: April 20, 2012; starting Date: May 7, 2012.

Roles & Responsibilities:
– Works with the Development Coordinator to insure that proper information is sent out to member organizations, athletes, coaches and volunteers associated with the development program.
– Records post session information in the participant database and communicate with other sport organizations regarding interested participants.
– Helps drive the media presence of ParaSport Ontario through traditional and social media channels
– Creates an effective regular communication schedule to keep members and partners informed of ParaSport Ontario Activities
– Works with the Executive Director to plan and execute promotional, fundraising and sport events
– Creates communication partnerships between other sports organizations
– Assists with other ParaSport Ontario programs/events as required

Qualifications Required:
– Strong team player and able to collaborate on numerous projects. Able to work independently and as a team member in a cross-functional office environment.
– Knowledge of the amateur sport community and experience in working in the field of sport for athletes with a physical disability considered an asset.
– Experience working with volunteers
– Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
– An educational background in Event Planning and Communications an asset
– Detail oriented
– Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Publisher)
– Social media literacy (facebook, twitter, youtube)
– Desktop publishing experience
– Promotional and Marketing experience
– Must be willing to travel within Ontario if required, work some evenings and weekends, as well as possess a valid driver’s license
– Access to a personal computer will be considered an asset

Location: 3 Concorde Gate, Suite 104, Toronto, ON
Supervisor: Eric Cartlidge, Executive Director
eric@parasportontario.ca
(416) 426-7186

****THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION****
Note: Parking will be provided as well as expenses for travel, meals and accommodations when necessary.

Salary Range: this is an unpaid position

Type of Position: Intern / co-op

View more details HERE.

Contact Information:
Eric Cartlidge
ParaSport Ontario
3 Concorde Gate Suite 104
Toronto , ON, Canada
M3C3N7
E-mail: eric@parasportontario.ca
Tel. 416-426-7186
Fax. 416-426-7361
www.parsportontario.ca

March 21, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – Own the Podium in Ottawa is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the contract position of Performance Advisor of Sport Science and Medicine. The application deadline is April 4, 2012. Read on for more details.

Job Description:
Position: HPA, Sport Science and Medicine (Summer Sports)
Reports to: Director, Sport Science, Medicine and Innovation
Location: Ottawa, ON
Application Deadline: 4 April 2012
Term: 4 year contract, start date negotiable

About Own the Podium
Own the Podium (OTP) is an innovative and collaborative initiative without precedent in Canadian sport. It was created to bring together the key parties involved in leading and funding excellence in Canadian sport, with specific emphasis on achieving excellence at Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Scope of Position:
The position’s central mandate is to provide expertise, assistance and leadership to targeted Olympic and Paralympic summer sports in the ongoing implementation and assessment of an integrated sport science and medicine program. The individual will also assist in establishing service contracts between Canadian Sport Centres (CSC’s) and OTP, and National Sport Organizations (NSO’s) and CSC’s. In addition, the individual will assist with managing summer applied sport research projects. The position will report to the Director of Sport Science, Medicine and Innovation for Own the Podium, and will work collaboratively with the Director of Summer Sport, OTP High Performance Advisors , CSC’s, and technology and research specialists.

The ideal candidate will have extensive applied experience and success in sport science and sport medicine programming along with significant experience in leadership positions in Canadian or international sport systems. The successful candidate will have worked successfully and extensively within the Olympic and/or Paralympic sport environment.

Core Competencies:
– Demonstrates a sense of direction and purpose aligned with the vision, guiding principles and goals of OTP;
– Targets gold level performance striving to be ‘leading edge’ in own area of expertise seeking opportunities to improve systems and products;
– Continually makes efforts to understand client needs in an inclusive, outreaching, adaptable manner
– Behaves in an honest, respectful, trustworthy, fair manner maintaining consistency in words and actions honoring commitments;
– Self-monitors work to ensure quality and accuracy raising the standards for quality;
– Dynamic, collaborative and creative leader, with an ability to lead program design and implementation while building effective partnerships with educational institutions and sport organizations;
– Detail-oriented, dependable, self-confident, independent and budget minded;
– Understanding, recognition and respect for the roles and responsibilities of the NSO’s and CSC’s in the delivery of their high performance programs and service.

Roles and Responsibilities
1. Work in collaboration with OTP High Performance Advisors (HPA’s) to ensure that the targeted summer Olympic and Paralympic sports have an optimal integrated Sport Science/Sport Medicine (SS/SM) plan
2. Work in collaboration with Canadian Sport Centres to assist targeted NSO’s to receive quality services based on solid IST plans, and to establish service agreements between NSO’s and either OTP or CSCs.
3. Provide expertise and mentoring to targeted sports in the area of sport science, sports medicine, innovation, and the planning and periodization of training.
4. In collaboration with the OTP Director of SS/SM/I, contribute to the development of a national plan to enhance SS/SM and technology programming and services for targeted sports, which aligns with CSC initiatives.
5. Work with the OTP Director of SS/SM/I to promote the development, implementation and evaluation of a strong network of SS/SM professionals both within the CSC network and external to CSC’s.
6. Participate as a member in the National Sport Science Advisory Committee.

Qualifications
– University graduate degree in a sport science field with preference for a doctoral degree education.
– Over ten years experience with a proven record of success as a senior leader in the Canadian sport system and/or other successful international sport systems.
– Previous experience working at a multi-sport organization is an asset.
– Significant successful experience in the design and implementation of sport science/medicine services to high performance athletes in preparation for performance success at Olympic and Paralympic Games.
– Computer skills and knowledge of the MS Office Suite is required.
– Bilingualism is a preferred asset.

Compensation
The compensation package will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Application Process
Apply in confidence by sending your cover letter resume by Wednesday, 4 April to careers@ownthepodium.org or by mail to:

Own the Podium
Re: HPA, Sport Science and Medicine (Summer Sports)
Suite 1207, 150 Isabella Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

March 02, 2012 (Barrie, ON) – Team Hardwood is seeking to hire qualified cross country ski coaches to fill two available positions: Junior Development Squad Coach. Both are part-time positions with most work responsibilities on Saturdays in the fall and winter seasons. Read on for all of the posting details. Coaches are based at the Hardwood Ski and Bike full-service cross country ski and mountain bike centre located near Barrie, Ontario.

Junior Development Coach
Team Hardwood is seeking to hire a cross country ski coach to lead our Junior Development Squad, one of the largest and most successful Midget racing teams in Ontario. This is a part-time position, with the majority of work being done on Saturdays in the fall and winter. The Junior Development Squad coach will also work closely with the coach of our Senior Development Squad. The ideal candidate will have at least NCCP Level I coaching certification or equivalent experience.

The Junior Development Squad coach will have the opportunity to be involved in one of the top racing clubs in Canada, one that routinely places athletes on the Ontario Ski Team and in National Training Centres, and consistently ranks in the top ten at Nationals. The entire team (including the Junior and Senior Development Squads and Masters) comprises nearly 60 athletes and is supported by dozens of enthusiastic and committed parent volunteers.

The successful candidate will work out of Hardwood Ski and Bike, a full service cross country ski and mountain bike centre located near Barrie, Ontario. The position also offers an opportunity to be mentored by the Senior Development Squad coach, as well as Jack Sasseville (former national team coach); and Petr Jakl (Head Coach, Southern Ontario Training Centre).

Responsibilities:
The Junior Development Squad coach is accountable for all aspects the delivery and growth of the Junior Development Squad, which is aimed at athletes in the Learning-to-Train stage of development, with the goal of preparing them for graduation to our Senior Development Squad. In particular, the coach will be responsible for:

– conducting Saturday training sessions from September to March;
– coaching and waxing support at local races and some O-Cup races;
– helping the Senior Development Squad coach to organize and deliver the SOD High Performance Training Camp in late August, and
– assisting with team fundraising, marketing and recruitment initiatives.

The Junior Development Squad coach reports to the Board of Directors of the Hardwood Hills Nordic Development Centre (HHNDC), aka Team Hardwood, an incorporated non-profit organization.

Salary Range: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Type of Position: Part Time – Seasonal

View more details for Team Hardwood Junior Development Coach HERE.

Senior Development Coach
Team Hardwood is seeking to hire a cross country ski coach with the skills, experience, leadership qualities, and passion needed to lead our Senior Development Squad, one of the most successful junior racing teams in Canada. This is a part-time position, with the majority of work being done on weekends in the fall and winter. The ideal candidate will have at least NCCP Level II coaching certification, or equivalent experience. The Senior Development Squad coach will work closely with the coach of our Junior Development Squad.

Coaching at Hardwood offers the opportunity to lead one of the top racing clubs in Canada, one that routinely places athletes on the Ontario Ski Team, in National Training Centres, and consistently ranks in the top ten at Nationals. The entire team (including the Junior Development Squad and Masters) comprises nearly 60 athletes and is supported by dozens of enthusiastic and committed parent volunteers.

The successful candidate will work out of Hardwood Ski and Bike, a full service cross country ski and mountain bike centre located near Barrie, Ontario. The position also offers an opportunity to be mentored by two senior coaches who are also on site: Jack Sasseville (former national team coach); and Petr Jakl (Head Coach, Southern Ontario Training Centre).

Responsibilities:
The Senior Development Squad coach is accountable for all aspects of the delivery and growth of the club’s racing programs, which are aimed at athletes in the Learning-to-Train to Learning-to-Compete stages of development, with the goal of preparing them for success in provincial, national and international competition. In particular, the coach will be responsible for:

– the design and delivery of annual and seasonal training plans,
– conducting weekend training sessions,
– conducting training and testing camps,
– coaching and waxing support at Ontario Cups, World Junior Trials and Ski Nationals races,
– organizing and running the SOD High Performance Training Camp in late August,
– co-ordinating team fundraising, marketing and recruitment initiatives,
– mentoring the Junior Development Squad coach and leading parent volunteers, and
– ensuring that team equipment and waxing supplies are properly maintained.

The Senior Development Squad coach reports to the Board of Directors of the Hardwood Hills Nordic Development Centre (HHNDC), aka Team Hardwood, an incorporated non-profit organization.

Salary Range: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Type of Position: Part Time – Employee

View more details for Team Hardwood Senior Development Coach HERE.

Contact Information:
Jack Sasseville
Team Hardwood
402 Old Barrie Rd.
Oro , ON
L0L 2E0
E-mail: jack@hardwoodskiandbike.ca
Tel. 800-387-3775

February 18, 2012 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Doping Control Officer. See below to find out more about this job opportunity.

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport – Doping Control Officer
Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec
Deadline Date: February 28, 2012
Details HERE.

February 14, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is seeking qualified candidates to fill the positions of Program Manager, High Performance and Director, Finance. Click the corresponding links below for a description of each position.

Program Manager, High Performance
Location: Ottawa
Deadline Date: March 6, 2012
Details HERE.

Director, Finance
Location: Ottawa
Deadline Date: March 2, 2012
Details HERE.

February 02, 2012 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada (“CCC”), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill the position of Marketing Coordinator. The successful candidate will work out of the national office which is located in Canmore, Alberta.

General Responsibilities
The position provides support in the ongoing development and management of the organization’s fundraising efforts, marketing and communications initiatives;

A successful candidate should possess:
– Post secondary education in Sport Administration, Business, Marketing 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.
– 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 Marketing Coordinator will be eligible for employee benefits in accordance with CCC’s employee benefits policy. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Please see below for a detailed job description. 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 February 21, 2012.

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

More info HERE.

December 20, 2011 (Vancouver, BC) – Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, in partnership with the national network of Canadian Sport Centres and the BC network of PacificSport Centres, delivers sport performance programs and services to provide athletes and coaches with every advantage to win medals for Canada. Together with our national and provincial sport partners we are creating an improved system to develop athletes and coaches, advance sport development throughout BC and drive the development of sport performance facilities. We provide athletes and coaches with support services that complement their performance goals while investing in their post-sport career opportunities.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team in the capacity summarized below.

Coordinator, Athlete & Coach Services
Reports to: Manager, Life Services

Purpose of Position: The Coordinator, Athlete & Coach Services is responsible for the coordination, delivery and evaluation of performance and support services to athletes & coaches registered with CSC Pacific and will be based at the Vancouver Campus. Working with the Manager, Life Services, the Coordinator, Athlete & Coach Services will ensure that athletes & coaches have access to programs and services that maximise sport performance and promote holistic development.

Key Deliverables:
– Deliver athlete & coach registration intake and renewal sessions
– Coordinate the development and delivery of programs to registered athletes and coaches
– Build and maintain strategic relationships with a network of community sport leaders engaged in creating a world class training environment
– Database management (maintenance and reporting)
– Support in the development, coordination and delivery of an athlete career transition program
– Support in the strategic planning and development of a sport school program in the region

Qualifications:
– Undergraduate degree in education, psychology or sport-related area
– Background in high performance sport, as an athlete, coach and/or administrator
– Minimum of three to five years experience in an administrative and/or helping role
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of independence and initiative
– Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
– Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems
– Superior organizational and time management skills
– Passion for excellence and creating a World Class training environment

Location: Vancouver, BC – 1 Athletes Way
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (full time term employment agreement until March 31, 2013)
Salary Range: $38,000 – $42,000
Closing Date: Monday, January 9th, 2012 5:00 PST

Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@cscpacific.ca citing the position title in the subject line. No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.cscpacific.ca

November 08, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – Own the Podium is seeking a new CEO. The deadline to apply for this position is December 7, 2011. As Canadians, we see ourselves as self-effacing, polite and compassionate. And it’s exactly those qualities that made us such wonderful hosts for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. But, during those Games, Canadians also showed the world another side of our national spirit… a loud and proud love of seeing our country win against the best in the world. Own the Podium was created to support Canada’s highest potential Olympic and Paralympic athletes. It succeeded not only in medal count, but also by showing the power of extraordinary athletic performance as a tool to inspire and contribute to nation-building. Own the Podium is a celebration of Canada’s can-do attitude and growing determination to compete and to win on the international stage.

Own the Podium is aimed at Olympic and Paralympic success through singularity of purpose by being performance driven, athlete focused, and coach led supported by science and leading edge technologies. As the new C.E.O., you will add your inspirational leadership to our accomplished team as it works with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees, the Federal Government and Canada’s high performance sports system to identify and support our highest potential athletes. With an ambitious ten year strategic plan in place, your mission is all about partnership. Collaborating with all of the components of Canada’s sport system, leading a lean and focused organization, you will provide Canada even more opportunities to share those wonderful moments when we have the chance to love our country out loud.

A team captain leads by example… through listening… by performing when the stakes are highest… and through an unflinching focus on the goal. With your passion for sports, and your ability to infuse diverse partners with the desire to pursue a shared quest, you will earn the C on your sweater.

To explore this opportunity, please contact Elizabeth Abraham or Kyle Mitchell in Vancouver (604) 685-0261 or Michelle Richard in Ottawa (613) 749-9909 or submit your resume online at: www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/10421

Type of Position: Full Time – Employee

Contact Information:
Elizabeth Abraham
Own The Podium
Ottawa , ON, Canada
Tel. 604-685-0261
www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/10421

October 18, 2011 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including participation in the Olympic, Youth Olympic and Pan American Games.

The COC is seeking a Communications Manager who will help lead and drive communication efforts for the organization. This key communications position will play a strong role in building and developing long-term strategic communications strategies to support the organisation.

Core Responsibilities and Priorities
– Leadership – Demonstration of strong leadership skills is essential:

• Manage the communications team, including the management of all communications staff such as writers, coordinators, translators and administrative support staff, to ensure delivery on key COC objectives;

– Act as day-to-day media contact for sports and news media, and organize interviews with COC representatives;

• Work closely with the Executive Director, Communications and other COC executives and selected spokespeople in preparing them for external communications;

– Proactively identify and organize opportunities to increase corporate profile and exposure;

• Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate compelling communications and PR plans and strategies;
• Develop and implement strategic social media plan;
• High familiarity with sport and government;
• Connected within the media and able to drive external relationships with key business partners;
• Proactively engaged in anticipating issues, managing the process of creating media tools (including content, media materials and events);
• Support communications efforts at major launches and sports events, such as the Olympic, Youth Olympic and Pan American Games.

– Good understanding of budget planning.

Communications Skills: Communications skills are essential to ensure the COC vision is clearly communicated and understood by all key stakeholders:

– Contribute to the development of the communications plans and develop and define appropriate key messages and brand messaging to support the organization;
– Prepare news releases, media advisories, backgrounders, press kits, speaking notes and other communications materials;
– Manage the creation and production of communications materials (team media guides, annual reports, presentations, etc.);
– Regular communications and relationship-building with COC staff, management, external stakeholders, media, etc.;
– Work with sponsors/partners on press releases or other media initiatives.

Qualifications and Critical Skills

– Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in journalism, PR, English, communications, business, or related field required;
– 5-8+ years professional experience in high profile corporate communications or public relations roles;
– Management skills include high-profile communications, strategic planning, budgeting and creative solutions;
– Proven ability to communicate plans across a complex matrix on a corporate, regional and functional basis;
– Experience initiating and driving the ideation process, contributing meaningful and innovative strategies from concept to execution stage;
– Successful experience in working effectively at a high senior level management position and a proven ability to provide guidance and direction to peers;
– Experience leading communications strategy for major events, media outreach and across multiple stakeholder relationships;
– Experience developing and implementing policies and processes to facilitate improved planning on projects is preferred;
– Deep understanding of digital landscape.

Compensation
– Competitive salary based on experience. Excellent benefits package offered as well.

Contact
Please send all cover letters and resumes by October 21, 2011 to applications@olympic.ca citing the position title in the subject line. No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

August 31, 2011 (Waterville Valley, NH) – Waterville Valley in New Hampshire is seeking an XC Director. The candidate must possess a knowledge of XC events, possess a high energy, outgoing personality, and have previous supervisory experience. Contact by mail or e-mail. HR, PO Box 540, Waterville Valley, NH 03215 or ssmith@waterville.com

June 22, 2011 – Biathlon Canada, the national governing body for the sport of biathlon in Canada, is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to serve as Technical Programs Coordinator. The Technical Programs Coordinator is a key staff position within the organization and as such provides the overall coordination aspect of all biathlon sport development programs (coaching, officials and competition programs). The TPC ensures that Sport Development programs apply sound business practices, operates according to Biathlon Canada, IBU, Sport Canada and COC policies and consistently delivers a high standard of athlete, coach and officials satisfaction.

For full details of the position and job description, please click HERE.

The applicant should have the following experience / abilities:
– Formal Education at the university level in Physical Education or Physical Activity Sciences, or Sport Administration or the equivalent experience in the field of amateur sport;
– Coaching and Officiating certification or experience in biathlon and/or in other sports;
– A proven record of success coordinating programs and personnel in their efforts for International success;
– Good leadership abilities, and an ability to organize and administer complex programs;
– An understanding of short-term and long-term planning necessary to develop clubs, athletes, coaches and officials;
– The ability to represent Biathlon Canada professionally to its partners and stakeholders;
– Be a team player;
– The ability to communicate effectively;
– Bilingualism is considered a strong asset;
– Fluency in written English;
– Excellent computer skills including knowledge of use of Microsoft Office products
– Ability to create and present PowerPoint presentations; ability to prepare reports for funding partners, Executive and Board Members.

TRAVEL
The TPC will be required to travel on a regular basis. This includes attending the National Championships as well as selection competitions and various Biathlon Canada meetings. The TPC will, from time to time, be required to travel outside Canada.

APPLICATIONS
The planned location of the position is at the national office in Ottawa, Ontario. The anticipated start date is August 8, 2011. In the event that there are no suitable applicants who are resident in the Ottawa area, persons from other locations may be considered based on the ability of the applicant to demonstrate the ability to perform all tasks from a dispersed location. Office support will only be available from the Ottawa office location.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Applications with a résumé and 3 references will be accepted at the address below until July 8, 2011. Starting Date: August 8, 2011.

We thank all applicants but only those invited for an interview will be contacted. This position is made possible with partial financial support from Sport Canada.

Type of Position: Full Time – Employee

Contact Information:
Joanne Thomson
Biathlon Canada
2197 Riverside Dr., Suite 111
Ottawa , ON, Canada
K2C 4A2
E-mail: jthomson@biathloncanada.ca
Tel. 613-748-5608 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 613-748-5608 end_of_the_skype_highlighting x3
Fax. 613-748-5762
www.biathloncanada.ca

May 05, 2011 – Here are several current sports-related job openings available in organizations across the country, such as Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Triatlon BC, and the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. Click the corresponding links for more details about each posting.

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
– Visitor Services Representatives click HERE
– Visitor Services Team Lead click HERE
– Executive Assistant to the President and CEO click HERE

Triathlon BC
– Membership Coordinator click HERE

Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada
– Operations Manager click HERE
– Education and Communication Coordinator click HERE

April 27, 2011 – If you’re on the hunt for a new job that’s sports and physical activity related, check out these openings from SportMedBC and the Canadian Olympic Committee. SportMedBC is seeking a Coordinator for its Sport Safety Programs and the COC is looking for a Communications Intern.

SportMedBC – Coordinator, Sport Safety Programs
More info HERE.

Canadian Olympic Committee – Communications Intern
More info HERE.

April 26, 2011 – Here are a few sport-related career opportunities, including Communications and Operations Coordinator with CAAWS, Strength and Conditioning Specialist with PacificSport Northern BC, and Certified Exercise Physiologist for the University of Manitoba. Read on and click the links for more details about these job postings.

CAAWS – Communication and Operations Coordinator
More info here

Pacific Sport Northern BC – Strength & Conditioning Specialist
More info here

University of Manitoba – Certified Exercise Physiologist
More info here

April 17, 2011 (North Bay, ON) – The North Bay Nordic Ski Club is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Ski Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will oversee all programs delivered by the club, ensuring that high quality ski programs, training and coaching are provided at all levels.This contract position will be a full time seasonal position from October to March inclusive, with part time off-site work through the rest of the year.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and be taken until May 31st, 2011.

More info HERE.

www.northbaynordic.ca

April 16, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada (CCC), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill the position of Coaching Development Coordinator (CDC). The national office is located in Canmore, Alberta. It is required that the successful candidate work out of this office.

General Responsibilities
This Coordinator position is designed to support CCC’s coaching development system up to the international level. Coaching development is fundamental to CCC’s ability to improve the capacity and productivity of the various components of the sport system that facilitate athlete development.

A successful candidate should possess:
– a solid understanding of CCC’s Long Term Athlete Development Guide (Cross-Country skiing – A Sport for Life);
– NCCP training in cross-country skiing;
– the ability to prioritize tasks and achieve high standards and timeliness of all work products;
– all standard Microsoft office software understanding and have website content management skills;
– current NCCP (new system) Learning Facilitator training in cross-country skiing (preferred); and
– polished communication in written and oral form in English (essential) and French (preferred).

The Coaching Development Coordinator will be provided with employee benefits in accordance with the standard benefits provided for CCC employees. The starting salary will depend on the qualifications and experience he or she brings to this position.

Please click on Job description for more information. 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 April 29th, 2011.
Cross Country Canada would like to fill this position by the middle of May.
CCC is an equal opportunity employer. This position is financially supported in part by Sport Canada.

April 15, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – Nakkertok Ski Club and the Nakkertok Racing Program has an opening for a full-time coach starting in the spring of 2011. This position is focused on developing our Midget and Juvenile skiers on their path towards excellence. and is one of the three core coaching positions for the Nakkertok Racing Program,

The lead Training to Train Coach will design and deliver an effective program in collaboration with a number of volunteer coaches and the lead coaches of the other programs. In this role the successful candidate will work towards creating an environment that is fun, keeps kids in skiing and puts them on a path towards being a competitive cross country skier. Candidates must have effective organizational and communication skills to coordinate a program of up to 70 skiers and 15 volunteer coaches.

The position is based in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and reports to the Racing Director and Racing Program Committee.

Term: Full-time. The hours of work will vary from week to week but an average of 38 hours per week is expected with travel in the winter months on weekends.

General Responsibilities:
The Nakkertok Racing Program uses a collaborative coaching model with professional and volunteer coaches working together as a team. Regular communication and collaboration with other coaching staff both professional and volunteer is expected.

– Develop an overall season plan with other coaches, identifying dates and locations of camps, key activities, coach development sessions, training sessions, trips and the competition calendar.
– Establish regular, timely and effective communications using web tools to athletes and parents.
– Organize and chair regular monthly volunteer coach meetings and development activities.
– Work with volunteer coaches to plan and deliver Stage 1, 2 and 3 practices. Develop and provide T2T volunteer coaches with practice plans for each training session 48 hours in advance of each session.
– For year round program athletes, meet annually to review the program and athlete goals; prepare (with support from the LTC / T2C coach and interested volunteer coaches) generic periodized training programs and monitor and communicate at least monthly with athletes maintaining an internet training log.
– Quebec provincial races, as established by the Racing Program Committee.

Qualifications:
Mandatory:
– NCCP CCI-LTT, or equivalent, working towards CCI-TTT
– Proven ability to motivate younger athletes
– Excellent interpersonal and organizational expertise
– Unrestricted class G driver’s licence (or equivalent) and access to a vehicle

Knowledge of:
– Technological tools used to support coaching: internet based coaching and monitoring programs, heart rate monitor use and analysis, video analysis
– Ability to use internet –based communications tools and social media
– Yearly training plan preparation
– Cross country skiing technique development and analysis
– Waxing Expertise: Ability to accurately test skis and suggest appropriate waxes and covers; coordinating and working with a team to quickly and efficiently wax skis for a large number of skis for provincial and national level races.

As a full-time employee, the compensation package for this position will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Applications should be in the form of a letter of application with CV and three references, submitted by e-mail no later than April 27th, 2011 to:

Nakkertok Ski Club
c/o Jennifer Tomlinson
Director – Racing Program
tomlinson@rogers.com (This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Detailed job description HERE.

April 12, 2011 – The Coastal Nordic Ski Club (CNSC), a nonprofit organization located in southern Maine, is seeking a Head Coach for the Maine Coast Nordic (MCN) Ski Team. MCN currently has over 25 athletes representing several southern Maine towns and school systems. MCN has been training on a regular basis throughout last Summer, Fall & Winter under the previous MCN coach Jordi St.John.

The Maine Coast Nordic (MCN) Ski Team was formed in 2004 as a vehicle to support and encourage aspiring youth skiers in Southern Maine with year-round coaching and training opportunities supplemental to existing school programs. The position also includes oversight of our very successful Bill Koch Youth Ski League program from early January to mid-March. The BKYSL program had 90 skiers this past winter.

The MCN and Bill Koch programs in southern Maine have grown significantly over the last several years. This is a unique opportunity for a person with a strong Nordic skiing background to positively influence a wide range of highly motivated young athletes while also helping shape the program for the future.

Please email a letter of interest and resume by May 6th to Mike Pratico at mpratico@maine.rr.com.

April 11, 2011 (Montreal, QC) – The SDRCC is looking to hire a permanent full-time administrative assistant to provide administrative support to the Executive Director and the Dispute Secretariat. The successful candidate will work at the SDRCC office in Montreal, Québec.

Responsibilities:
The Administrative Assistant’s primary responsibilities will be to assist the Executive Director in the corporate affairs and in the general administration of the office and of the Dispute Secretariat. In charge of reception duties and general operations of the office, the incumbent will be the primary point of contact for visitors and callers and the primary liaison for suppliers, and will also be responsible for handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining calendar and databases up to date, coding and classifying financial documents, preparing agendas, reports, materials and minutes of business meetings, and offer logistical assistance in the planning of annual events and conferences. The Administrative Assistant will also assist the Executive Director in managing the activities of the SDRCC when needed, including the elaboration of operational plans and the implementation of the education programs and communication plan.

Pour plus de renseignements, consultez le document ci-dessous.

Position: Administrative Assistant

Application Deadline: April 29, 2011   Starting Date: May 9, 2011

Salary Range: $35,600-$42,000

Type of Position: Full Time – Employee

More info: HERE.

Contact Information:
Marie-Claude Asselin
Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada
1080 Beaver Hall, Suite 950
Montreal , QC, Canada
H2Z 1S8
E-mail: mcasselin @ crdsc-sdrcc.ca
www.crdsc-sdrcc.ca

March 30, 2011 – There are several job opportunities available with the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Canadian Olympic Committee, and Own the Podium. Read on and click the corresponding links for more details about each posting.

Canadian Paralympic Committee
– Director, Sport
– Senior Coordinator, Development Pathways
– Senior Coordinator, Recruitment Programs

Canadian Olympic Committee
– Senior Coordinator, Education Programs

Own the Podium
– Manager, Finance and Administration
– Administrative Coordinator

March 22, 2011 (Victoria, BC) – Canadian Sport Centre Pacific is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Physiologist. Under general supervision, the Physiologist is responsible for establishing and advising on sport-specific physiological testing and monitoring programs and advising on best practise in long-term physiological preparation and short term tapering and peaking strategies. The incumbent works closely with coaches, athletes, sport science and sports medicine specialists to ensure a safe, effective and holistic approach to performance development and enhancement. The Physiologist will ensure that Rowing Canada has integrated best practice in physiological services into their operations and programmes to enhance the daily training and competition environment and bring innovative ideas and practices to the sport that will enhance performance and maximise the chances of winning medals at the Olympics and World Championships.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2011

Contact Information:
Canadian Sport Centre Pacific
4371 Interurban Road
Victoria, BC, Canada
V9E 2C5
E-mail: careers@cscpacific.ca

March 10, 2011 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada, the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking a full-time employee to fill the position as Senior Team Coach for the National Ski Team (NST). This position is designed to be part of a dynamic high performance team that is totally committed to developing and sustaining our international excellence in cross-country skiing.

The position: The Senior Team Coach is a coaching position that will deliver comprehensive technical leadership and coaching for Canada’s athlete’s competing at the World Cup level. The successful candidate will have extensive coaching and technical qualifications supplemented by strong communication, motivational and presentation skills, and effective organizational skills. This position requires extensive traveling during the entire year to attend training camps and competitions.

The candidate must be able to adapt to coming into a four year quadrennial plan, the core of which will not change. While the next two years is not a time for major changes in the Canadian program, innovations brought forward by the candidate, which do not affect the core program requirements, will be encouraged and considered by the head coach and director high performance.

The position is based at the National Training Centre in Canmore, Alberta. All of the team athletes live and train year round at this location.

This position reports directly to the NST Head Coach.

Term: Full-time position

General Responsibilities (These include but are not limited to the following):
– Work with the Head Coach and other coaching staff to design, implement and monitor an annual training and competition plan for the National Ski Team senior teams;
– In coordination with the Integrated Support Team (IST), coordinate athlete support services including sport science, sport medicine, and technical support;
– Coaching and leading international and domestic competitive tours;
– Provide timely and effective communication to athletes and other coaches and members of the IST;
– Manage administrative tasks and accountability measures established to evaluate the program.

Required Qualifications:
– Experience coaching at the international level with the proven ability to deliver and integrate the key components of the program: technique, physiology, tactics, psychology and health;
– Must be dedicated to high performance excellence through creative and innovative approaches to delivering training programs;
– Proven ability to motivate and gain the trust and confidence of high performance athletes;
– Excellent interpersonal and organizational expertise;
– Ability to work as a team member and independent contributor;
– Proven skills in distance and sprint training.

As a full-time employee, the Senior Team Coach the compensation package for this position will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Applications should be in the form of a letter of application with CV and three references, submitted by e-mail no later than April 1, 2011 to:

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

Cross Country Canada would like to fill this position before the end of April.

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

February 03, 2011 (Barrie, ON) – The Southern Ontario Training Centre (SOTC) is seeking to hire a full-time Head Coach who possess the credentials, skills, drive, leadership qualities, and passion to develop, grow and lead a high performance cross country ski training centre in southern Ontario.

The successful candidate will work out of the SOTC office, hosted by the Hardwood Hills Nordic Development Centre (HHNDC) and Hardwood Ski & Bike, one of Ontario’s finest cross country ski facilities, located just outside the cities of Barrie and Orillia, Ontario.

General Responsibilities:
SOTC’s Head Coach will be accountable for leading the development, growth and delivery of a high performance program for southern Ontario athletes affiliated with SOTC, with the goal of preparing them for competitive success both within Canada and internationally.

In addition, the Head Coach will lead the growth and delivery of HHNDC’s existing developmental racing programs (a.k.a. Team Hardwood) with the assistance of other paid and volunteer coaches.

Specific Duties:
– Lead the development and implementation of a successful high performance program consistent with the mission and goals of SOTC;
– Recruit athletes and promote awareness of SOTC and its program within Ontario and the rest of Canada;
– Oversee the delivery of HHNDC’s developmental racing programs, with the assistance of additional paid and volunteer coaches;
– Assist the SOTC Board with fundraising initiatives & ensure the efficient administration of SOTC and HHNDC racing programs;
– Serve as a High Performance and Coaching Development resource for those Southern Ontario Division clubs who wish to use this resource.

Qualifications and Key Skills/Abilities:
– NCCP coaching certification in cross country skiing to at least Level III (old system), or international equivalent;
– Coaching and/or competitive experience in cross country skiing at the national and international level (preferred);
– Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver a successful training and racing program to athletes at the developmental level or higher;
– Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of athletes, coaches and parent volunteers, and to cultivate values of mutual respect and inclusion;
– Commitment to on-going professional development and training;
– Strong oral and written communication skills;
– Solid computing skills, including familiarity with standard business software, use of spreadsheets, and familiarity with use of social media

Compensation:
A fair compensation package will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Applications and Inquiries:
Applications, including cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for at least three references, should be submitted electronically or by mail no later than February 15, 2011 to:

Jack Sasseville (jack@hardwoodskiandbike.ca)
Southern Ontario Training Centre
c/o Hardwood Ski & Bike
402 Old Barrie Rd.
Oro, Ontario
L0L 2E0

February 02, 2011 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to sport excellence is seeking a National Sport Federation (NSF) Services Director. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2011. The overall purpose of this position is to provide added-value services to member National Sport Federation (NSFs) leadership outside the scope of sport technical with the objective of assisting NSFs become/remain world class sport organizations. These services, are broad and customised in nature, are designed to optimize NSF organizational capacity and to create synergies and economies of scale amongst NSFs to achieve common objectives. This position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day liaison between the COC and the NSF Executive Directors/CEOs.

This position would be of interest to individuals with previous NSF Executive Director/CEO experience. Working in partnership with appropriate partners, primary responsibilities and priorities for this position include:

– Development and implementation of NSF CEO/President Mentor Program;
– Development and implementation of a strategy for sharing of NSF best practices;
– Development of a Menu of Services and Network of Experts;
– Development of a COC Engagement/Outreach plan with NSFs;
– Staff Liaison with the COC Sport Partner Relations Committee;
– Lead the execution of workshops at COC Session meetings;
– Assist in the creation of an advocacy plan on behalf of NSF(s);
– Act as a resource to NSFs Executive Directors/CEOs;
– Assist in the development of a business plan that has NSFs share in back-of-house support (based on a win-win outcome);
– Work with Director, Olympic Preparation and Directors, Team Operations to develop Games related “preparation plan” for NSF EDs/CEOs;
– Assist in the development and lead the execution of an NSF at-Games Services plan;
– Assist CEO and EMD, Sport and NSF Relations in the area of NSF Relations.
– Other duties as assigned by the EMD, Sport & NSF Relations

This Ottawa based position would report directly to the Executive Managing Director, Sport & NSF Relations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL SKILLS
– University Degree in a sport management field; Masters Degree preferable;
– Minimum 7 years in High Performance Sport Management including the CEO/ED level;
– Desired proficiency in PowerPoint and Word;
– Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively;
– Familiarity and proven ability to build/maintain relationships with the national sport community;
– Excellent planning, follow through, and Time Management skills; and
– Self-motivated, creative team player.

Bilingualism would be a significant asset in this position.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Confidential applications should be sent by mail or e-mail by 28 February 2011 to:

Canadian Olympic Committee
Director, NSF Services
Suite 1400,
85 Albert Street,
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6A4
email: lleclerc-rose@olympic.ca
www.olympic.ca

No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

January 29, 2011 (Revelstoke, BC) – The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club is looking for an individual(s) who will operate a stand alone cross country ski rental, ski instruction and small retail outlet out of the Club’s Day Lodge. This business opportunity would be solely owned by the proponent. The Club would not be involved in any aspect of this business operation. In return for use of the club facilities, the club is interested in receiving a percentage of gross revenues (to be negotiated) derived from the provision of these services.

In addition, the individual(s) will also be responsible for providing the custodial and ticket office duties associated with the operations of the Club facilities. In lieu of payment for these Club duties, the individual(s) would receive free rental accommodations in the Custodian’s Apartment on the top floor of the Day Lodge. Appendix One is a copy of the letter of offer and schedule for custodial responsibilities, as well as an addendum to the rental agreement for the Custodian Apartment.

Read the complete proposal HERE.

Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club
2265 Hwy 23 South, P.O. Box 1618, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0
Ph: 250-814-0013
www.revelstokenordic.org

January 11, 2011 – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Sport Centre Pacific are currently accepting applications for the following sports-related positions. Please click the corresponding links for more details. The COC is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games. Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, in partnership with the national network of Canadian Sport Centres and the BC network of PacificSport Centres, delivers sport performance programs and services to provide athletes and coaches with every advantage to win medals for Canada.

Bilingual Receptionist / Operations Assistant
Organization: Canadian Olympic Committee
Location: Toronto
Deadline Date: January 31, 2011
Date Posted: January 10, 2011
More info HERE.

Human Resources Specialist (Bilingual)
Organization: Canadian Olympic Committee
Location: Toronto
Deadline Date: January 31, 2011
Date Posted: January 10, 2011
More info HERE.

Manager, Performance Services
Organization: Canadian Sport Centre Pacific
Location: Victoria, BC
Deadline Date: February 4, 2011
Date Posted: January 10, 2011
More info HERE.

Director, Summer Sport Development
Organization: Canadian Sport Centre Pacific
Location: Victoria, BC
Deadline Date: February 4, 2011
Date Posted: January 10, 2011
More info HERE.

January 06, 2011 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is at an exciting turning point in its 35-year history. The success of Canada’s Paralympic Team and the extraordinary support of Canadians at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games have created incredible momentum for the Paralympic Movement across the nation. Our vision is to be the world-leading Paralympic nation. Our mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada, enabling athletes to reach the podium at the Parapan American and Paralympic Games. The following job opportunities are available with the Canadian Paralympic Committee:

Coordinator, Website and Social Media
Application Deadline: January 20, 2011

Job Description: The Coordinator, Website & Social Media is a key member of the Communications and Marketing Team who engages the community and builds the CPC brand through a compelling and cohesive digital presence. This coordinator designs and executes an integrated strategy across channels to maximize the profile, recognition and approval of Paralympic Sport across Canada. The Coordinator, Website & Social Media maintains a captivating, up-to-date website and responds to web inquiries, as well as develops and maintains a presence using social networking and other digital marketing strategies. The Coordinator, Website & Social Media blends a passion for digital media and technology, with strong marketing, communications & design skills.

Type of Position: Full Time – Employee

More details HERE

Contact Information:
Cynthia Dunford
Canadian Paralympic Committee
225 Rue Metcalfe Suite 310
Ottawa , ON, Canada
K2P 1P9
E-mail: cdunford@paralympic.ca
Tel. (613) 569-4333 x 241
www.paralympic.ca

Manager, Media Relations
Application Deadline: January 20, 2011

Job Description: The Manager, Media Relations is responsible for maximizing the media coverage of the Canadian Paralympic movement while increasing the profile, recognition and celebration of Paralympic Sport, Paralympians and the CPC across Canada.

Type of Position: Full Time – Employee

More details HERE

Contact Information:
Cynthia Dunford
Canadian Paralympic Committee
225 Rue Metcalfe Suite 310
Ottawa , ON, Canada
K2P 1P9
E-mail: cdunford@paralympic.ca
Tel. (613) 569-4333 x 241
www.paralympic.ca