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Apply to be a 2016 Softball Performance Centre Developmental Coach

December 14, 2015

Toronto, ON - Softball Ontario is seeking nine (9) Developmental Coaches for its three (3) Softball Performance Centres â€" Ingersoll, Greater Toronto Area and Napanee. Each Softball Performance Centre will have three (3) Developmental Coaches working under the direction of a Softball Performance Centre Head Coach who is a member of Team Ontario Coaching Staff.



Apply to be a 2016
Softball Performance Centre Developmental Coach

Softball Ontario is seeking nine (9) Developmental Coaches for its three (3) Softball Performance Centres â€" Ingersoll, Greater Toronto Area and Napanee. Each Softball Performance Centre will have three (3) Developmental Coaches working under the direction of a Softball Performance Centre Head Coach who is a member of Team Ontario Coaching Staff.

Developmental Coaches must be Trained/Certified NCCP Competition-Introduction, Softball or NCCP Level 2 in Softball Certified, and have experience in player development, coaching experiences and an understanding of Softball’s Long Term Player Development. The Developmental Coaches will work under the direction of the Softball Performance Centre Head Coach and must be available for the following Softball Performance Centre weekends:

Weekend #1: Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24, 2016
Weekend #2: Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28, 2016
Weekend #3: Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 2016
Weekend #4: Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10, 2016

Other Softball Performance Centre Developmental Coaches qualifications include:

Must be 18 years of age at the time of application
Must possess a valid G Class Driver’s License
Must have a current Vulnerable Sector Screening completed and be approved by Softball Ontario’s Screening Task Force
Must sign a Softball Ontario Confidentiality Agreement
Must complete a Softball Ontario Volunteer Application form

Softball Ontario’s Softball Performance Centres will provide one (1) training pathway to Softball’s high performance system of skill development that will be delivered by:

Team Ontario Coaching Staff (Female and Male)
Developmental Coaches
CANpitch Regional Pitching Instructors and Dartfish Specialists
High Performance Athletes from Team Ontario/Team Canada
Experts in the field of:
Strength and Conditioning
Sport Psychology
Nutrition
Performance Recovery

Softball Performance Centre Development Coaches responsibilities include:

Assist the Head Coach to plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the training program for (1) Softball Performance Centre for U14, U16 and U18 softball players (female and male)
Create curriculum and content for Train2Train and Train2Compete players and coaches to utilize throughout the 4 weekends of training
Complete weekend evaluations for each player and Coach with the assistance of the other Softball Performance Centre staff
Submit quarterly weekend reports to the Softball Performance Centre Head Coach
Softball Performance Centre Assignments for Developmental Coaches are based on participant registration (1 Coach to 8 athletes)

The Softball Performance Centre Program will provide continuous and holistic training to Train2Train stage (U14 and U16) and Train2Compete (U18) players and coaches by preparing softball players to meet the minimum fitness and skill training standards for the next level of Softball development/competition â€" Team Ontario and Team Canada.

A Softball Performance Centre Developmental Coach eligible expenses as per Softball Ontario’s policies include:

Travel/Mileage: To and from their designated Softball Performance Centre at a rate of $.28/km
Honorarium: $20.00/hour per 6 hours for 2 days for 4 weekends at the Softball Performance Centre
Accommodations: Will be reviewed on an individual basis to determine eligibility

How to Apply
All interested Softball Coaches are asked to apply in writing, expressing their interest along with a detailed resume outlining your softball and professional background and qualifications for the interested position. Applications should be sent no later than December 31, 2015 to the Softball Ontario office.

In coming weeks, Softball Ontario will collect and evaluate all applications and successful candidates will be contacted. Softball Ontario is confident that the Softball Performance Centres will continue to be a huge success and provide an excellent opportunity for Train2Train and Train2Compete softball players and coaches in a regional training setting across Ontario.

Email your resume to Steph Sutton via email: ssutton@softballontario.ca for consideration.

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