Applications open for Team Ontario U21 Coaches

OASA Team Ontario Coaching Position

The Ontario Amateur Softball Association (OASA) is seeking applications for the head coach and assistant coach positions for the OASA Team Ontario that will participate in the 2017 Summer Canada Games. Currently, this competition will be a U21 male event.

Interested applicants should send their coaching resume including their current NCCP coaching level and the interested position to the Chairman of the OASA Team Ontario Committee:

Gary Wren - Chairman

10263 Lynhurst Park Drive

St. Thomas Ontario N5P 2E5

The application deadline is March 1, 2014.

All applicants will be contacted by the committee after the application deadline concerning the status of their application. Successful applicants qualifying for an interview will be notified of the time of the interview

Applicants with questions regarding this position may contact Gary Wren by phone 519-631-6515 or email gwren@execulink.com.

                                             OASA Team Ontario Head Coach Application

Qualifications:

·         Experience in player development with advanced technical  knowledge of hitting, fielding, pitching and strategies

·         Experience in coaching softball at a competitive level. Preference given to applicants with provincial experience and above.

·         Has National Coaching Certification – Competition-Development, Softball trained or certified status or fully certified Level 3 in Softball completed by the end of the second year of the four year term.

·         Has an understanding of Softball’s Long Term Player Development Plan

·         Strong Interpersonal and writing skills

·         Ability to be in a lead position in a team oriented environment.

·         Must sign OASA Confidentiality Agreement

·         Must complete a OASA Volunteer Application form

·         Must have a Vulnerable Sector Screening completed and be approved by the OASA  Screening Committee

Responsibilities:

·         Plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the training program for of the OASA Team Ontario softball players

·         Aids in the selection process of assistant coaches for Team Ontario

·         Assist in the OASA Springboard Program

·         Create curriculum and content for players and coaches resources to utilize throughout  training

·         Complete evaluations for each player with the assistance of the coaching staff

·         Submit a quarterly reports to OASA Team Ontario Committee

Commitment/Duration of the Job:

This position is appointed from May 1, 2014 until May 1, 2018.

Supervision:

This position reports to the OASA Team Ontario Committee. The OASA Team Ontario Committee Chairman ultimately reports to the OASA Executive Board of Directors.

                               OASA Team Ontario Assistant Coach Coaching Application

Qualifications:

·         Experience in coaching softball at an elite competitive level.

·         Strong technical knowledge of all aspects of the game

·         Has National Coaching Certification – Competition-Introduction, Softball trained or certified status or fully certified Level 2 in softball with the intent of completing level 3 before the end year three of the contract.

·         An understanding of Softball’s Long Term Player Development Plan

·         Strong Interpersonal and writing skills

·         Ability to be in a lead position as well as follow a lead on a team oriented environment.

·         Must sign an OASA Confidentiality Agreement

·         Must complete an OASA Volunteer Application form

·         Must have a Vulnerable Sector Screening completed and be approved by the OASA Screening Committee

Responsibilities:

·         Assist the Head Coach plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the training program for Team Ontario softball players.  All assistant coaches will collaborate with each other while taking direction from the Head Coach

·         Assist in the OASA Springboard Program

·         Assist in creating curriculum and content for players and coaches to utilize throughout the training

·         Complete evaluations for each player with the assistance of the Head Coach

·         Submit quarterly weekend reports to the Head Coach  on the progress of their players and the activities they have been involved in

Commitment/Duration of the Job:

This position is appointed from May 1, 2014 until May 1, 2018

Supervision:

This position reports to the Head Coach.  Head Coach reports to OASA Team Ontario Committee.   The OASA Team Ontario Committee Chairman ultimately reports to the OASA Executive Board of Directors.