Softball Canada seeks Manager of Coaching
from Mike Branchaud
MANAGER – Coaching/Educational Programs
Softball Canada, the national sport governing body for Fast Pitch, Slo-Pitch and Orthodox softball is seeking a dynamic individual to manage our Coaching program, to develop/implement initiatives in the school system and assist in the creation and operation of new programming.
Key areas of responsibility include:
· Be responsible for the revision/editing of existing Coaching resources and creation of new resources to support volunteer coaches
· Evaluate and review Softball’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and complete the transition to the new NCCP
· Work with the Manager – Long Term Player Development on the creation of new coaching related programming and then be responsible for delivery of that programming (Pitching and Curriculum/Practice Guides)
· Investigate new avenues for the delivery of coaching education and identify new revenue streams
· Initiate development of an integrated softball in schools program
· Work closely with Provincial/Territorial partners to support the delivery of the National Coach Certification program (NCCP)
· Liaise with the Coaching Association of Canada and Sport Canada on related issues
· Develop a mentoring program for Master and Regional Pitching Instructors, Regional coaches and identify/assist potential future National Team coaches
· Organize additional professional development opportunities for coaches
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
· A post secondary degree in sport administration or coaching or equivalent area of study
· Knowledge of the Canadian sport system
· Coaching Experience and knowledge of technical aspects of softball
· Fully certified Level 3 in the old NCCP or Competition – Development in the new NCCP (or progressing towards that designation) or equivalent training/experience
· Proven administrative skills managing a variety of projects
· Familiarity with Long-Term Player Development principles and the ability to develop related programming
· Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office 2007)
· Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) and excellent technical (softball) writing skills
· Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for this position
· Experience working with volunteers and boards
This position is based in the Softball Canada office in Ottawa. Interested candidates are asked to submit their applications by mail or email, with cover letter and salary expectations by February 1, 2010 to:
Hugh Mitchener
Chief Executive Officer
Softball Canada
Suite 212 - 223 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7K3
hmitchener@softball.ca
MANAGER – Coaching/Educational Programs
Softball Canada, the national sport governing body for Fast Pitch, Slo-Pitch and Orthodox softball is seeking a dynamic individual to manage our Coaching program, to develop/implement initiatives in the school system and assist in the creation and operation of new programming.
Key areas of responsibility include:
· Be responsible for the revision/editing of existing Coaching resources and creation of new resources to support volunteer coaches
· Evaluate and review Softball’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and complete the transition to the new NCCP
· Work with the Manager – Long Term Player Development on the creation of new coaching related programming and then be responsible for delivery of that programming (Pitching and Curriculum/Practice Guides)
· Investigate new avenues for the delivery of coaching education and identify new revenue streams
· Initiate development of an integrated softball in schools program
· Work closely with Provincial/Territorial partners to support the delivery of the National Coach Certification program (NCCP)
· Liaise with the Coaching Association of Canada and Sport Canada on related issues
· Develop a mentoring program for Master and Regional Pitching Instructors, Regional coaches and identify/assist potential future National Team coaches
· Organize additional professional development opportunities for coaches
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
· A post secondary degree in sport administration or coaching or equivalent area of study
· Knowledge of the Canadian sport system
· Coaching Experience and knowledge of technical aspects of softball
· Fully certified Level 3 in the old NCCP or Competition – Development in the new NCCP (or progressing towards that designation) or equivalent training/experience
· Proven administrative skills managing a variety of projects
· Familiarity with Long-Term Player Development principles and the ability to develop related programming
· Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office 2007)
· Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) and excellent technical (softball) writing skills
· Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for this position
· Experience working with volunteers and boards
This position is based in the Softball Canada office in Ottawa. Interested candidates are asked to submit their applications by mail or email, with cover letter and salary expectations by February 1, 2010 to:
Hugh Mitchener
Chief Executive Officer
Softball Canada
Suite 212 - 223 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7K3
hmitchener@softball.ca
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