Softball Ontario seeks a chairman for its Coaches Committee

NORTH YORK, ONTARIO – Softball Ontario is now accepting applications for the position of its Coaching Committee Chairman.  The successful candidate will be an active part in Softball Ontario’s National Coaching Certification Program,which is an education opportunity for Coaches across Ontario to enhance their coach education.

To help Softball Ontario run a successful Coaching Program, we are looking for a Chairman who will take on the task of attending and chairing all the Coaching Committee meetings and overseeing operations in conjunction with committee members and the Softball Ontario staff member to ensure assigned tasks are completed by their deadlines. Knowledge and experience in coaching softball is a requirement.

Highlights of the qualifications and responsibilities of the Softball Ontario’s Coaches Committee Chairman include:

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and administrative skills
• An excellent understanding of the National Coaching Certification Program
• Must be "Trained" in Competition-Introduction, Softball or fully certified Level 2 in Softball
• Must sign Softball Ontario Confidentiality Agreement
• Must complete Softball Ontario Volunteer Application

Responsibilities:

• To schedule, establish an agenda and chair committee meetings
• To delegate duties as required to committee members and follow up on the completion of these duties
• To communicate closely with Softball Ontario Technical Program Coordinator and Softball Ontario's Board of Directors
• To determine the 2016 Softball Ontario’s Coaching Committee budget (with assistance of committee members)
• To prepare and present the Coaching Program report to Softball Ontario Board of Directors at their January and October meetings
• To organize and ensure the smooth running of Coach Instructor Training Clinic
• To ensure the delivery of the National Coaching Certification Program
• To oversee Coaches Symposium

How to Apply
All interested candidates are asked to apply in writing, expressing their interest along with a detailed resume outlining your softball, Coaching, Facilitating and professional background and qualifications for this position. Applications should be sent no later than Monday, November 2, 2015.

Email your resume to Steph Sutton at ssutton@softballontario.ca or fax it to (416) 426- 7368, for consideration.

Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions.

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