Softball Ontario seeks applicants fro CANpitch program

SOFTBALL ONTARIO SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CANPITCH PROGRAM Toronto, ON- Softball Ontario's CANpitch Committee has a great opportunity for those of you with a passion for pitching and the desire to help young pitchers develop their skills.  The CANpitch Committee is currently recruiting for the following positions within our program:

• Master Pitching Instructor (2) Positions- 1 representing the Men"s fast pitch game of Softball and 1 representing the Women's fast pitch game of Softball)
• Regional Pitching Instructor(s) (Open)

The primary role of the Master Pitching Instructor is to train, evaluate, support and mentor the Regional Pitching Instructor(s) within Ontario. In addition, shall play a key role in assisting Softball Canada with the design of the CANpitch national pitching program.

The primary role of the Regional Pitching Instructor is to be the pitching expert in their region in Ontario and to be responsible for delivery of the six-week training session for both players and coaches. The Regional Pitching Instructor will also support and mentor pitching coaches within their region in Ontario. They shall play a key role in assisting Softball Ontario with the delivery and implementation of the CANpitch program.  Softball Ontario currently has seventeen (17) Regional Pitching Instructors, and is looking to expand our reach even further and ensure that CANpitch Clinics will be available in all regions of Ontario.

If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please view the job descriptions below or online (Regional Pitching Instructor / Master Pitching Instructor) and send your softball pitching resume and cover letter by fax to 416-426-7368 or email to ssutton@softballontario.ca by November 22, 2013 by 4:30 pm.

Alternatively, if you know someone who would be an ideal candidate for one of the available positions, please pass along this email.

REGIONAL PITCHING INSTRUCTOR

The primary role of Softball Ontario’s Regional Pitching Instructor (RPI) is to be the pitching expert in their host location within Ontario. Regional Pitching Instructors will receive instruction and support from Softball Ontario’s two Master Pitching Instructors (MPIs) through mentoring and professional development opportunities. Regional Pitching Instructors will deliver the CANpitch Program throughout Ontario.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must complete a Softball Ontario Volunteer Application form
• Must sign a Confidential Agreement
•  Must have a Vulnerable Sector Screening complete and receive approval from Softball Ontario’s Screening Task Force

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commit to a minimum of two (2) years to the program
• Deliver at least one 6-week training session to participants at the grassroots level (ages 6-12)
• Submit a Police Records Check to Softball Ontario prior to working with participants
• Attend a bi-annual training session hosted by Softball Ontario
• Communicate on a regular basis with MPI and Softball Ontario about CANpitch
• Provide feedback about the Program in regards to format, content and delivery
• Provide recommendations for revisions to Softball Canada through Softball Ontario and the MPIs
• Assist Softball Ontario and MPIs in writing an annual report for Softball Canada providing data about the program and summarizing the feedback from participants, parents and coaches regarding CANpitch
• Promote CANpitch to local softball associations in their area

Experience in pitching a requirement; coaching experience is an asset.

Each Regional Pitching Instructor will be compensated for their time at a reasonable hourly rate. Expenses such as meals, mileage and accommodations, if necessary, will also be covered at both the Regional Pitching Instructor training sessions and regular 6-week training session that they will be delivering.

Those who are interested in becoming a Softball Ontario Regional Fast Pitch Pitching Instructor please send in a letter of interest along with a letter outlining your fast pitch pitching experience to ssutton@softballontario.ca or fax (416) 426-7368 by November 22, 2013 by 4:30 pm.

Regional Pitching Instructor Training is tentatively scheduled for January 2014.

MASTER PITCHING INSTRUCTOR

The Master Pitching Instructor is responsible to both Softball Canada and Softball Ontario. The primary role of the Master Pitching Instructor (MPI) is to work with Softball Ontario and train, evaluate, support and mentor the Regional Pitching Instructor(s) (RPI) within Ontario. In addition, the MPI shall play a key role in assisting Softball Canada with the design and implementation of the national pitching program and to provide feedback about the program. T

Qualifications to become Softball Ontario Master Pitching Instructor include:

•  Must complete a Softball Ontario Volunteer Application form
•  Must sign a Confidential Agreement
• Must have a Vulnerable Sector Screening complete and receive approval from Softball Ontario’s Screening Task Force

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities:

• Demonstrated a commitment to pitching instruction
• Have strong communication skills
• Have strong leadership ability
• Be a positive role model
• Experience in pitching a requirement; coaching experience is an asset.

The Master Pitching Instructor Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• To be accountable and responsible to both Softball Canada and Softball Ontario.
• Attend all national meetings and conference calls held by Softball Canada regarding the CANpitch Program.
• To help organize and deliver training sessions for the Regional Pitching Instructors in collaboration with Softball Ontario.
• Agree to submit a Police Records Check to Softball Ontario prior to attending any training sessions with athletes.
• To train, evaluate and mentor Regional Pitching Instructors according to Softball Canada’s guidelines.
• Act as a liaison between Softball Canada and Softball Ontario by enduring communication with the Softball Ontario office in regards to any Softball Canada meeting.
• This may require the MPI to prepare a report to give Softball Ontario
• To communicate regularly with the RPIs and Softball Ontario.
• Host RPI Training and/or professional development session when needed or scheduled by the Softball Ontario office.
• To perhaps be responsible for delivery of training sessions for players and coaches, if necessary.
• To assist in developing resource material for the CANpitch program.
• To assist Softball Ontario in writing an annual report for Softball Canada providing data about the program and summarizing the feedback from players, coaches, fellow Master Pitching Instructor, and all Regional Pitching Instructors regarding the CANpitch program.
• To annually evaluate the CANpitch program in regards to format, content and delivery and provide recommendations for revisions to Softball Canada.

Those who are interested in becoming a Softball Ontario Master Pitching Instructor please send in a letter of interest along with a letter outlining your fast pitch pitching experience to ssutton@softballontario.ca or fax (416) 426-7368 by November 22, 2013 by 4:30 pm.