Softball Canada seeks Full-Time (One Year Materity Leave) Contract Position (Starting July 2012) For Manager - Domestic Programs
OTTAWA, ON - Softball Canada, the national sport governing body for Fast Pitch, Slo-Pitch and Orthodox softball is seeking a dynamic individual to fill a one year maternity leave position where the individual will assist in the continued development and roll-out of a variety of programming areas. This is a full-time position working with and reporting to Softball Canada’s CEO and Board of Directors.
Key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in the continued development and roll-out of the following programs:
- Learn to Play program
- CANpitch program
- Player Development program
- SAFE Star program
- Other programs as developed
- Providing administrative support and assistance to the Player Development, Learn To Play and CANpitch committees and working groups
- Providing day-to-day office administrative activities, including reception, mail and shipping and processing of resource orders
- Other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
- A post secondary degree in sport administration, or equivalent area of study/experience
- Proven administrative skills managing a variety of projects
- Familiarity with Long-Term Player Development principles and delivery of associated programming
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office 2007)
- Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal). Bilingualism (English/French) is strongly valued in this position
- Experience working with volunteers and boards
- Knowledge of softball is an asset
This position is based in the Softball Canada office in Ottawa, ON and is supported by Sport Canada.
Interested candidates are asked to submit their applications by mail, email or fax with cover letter and salary expectations by May 25, 2012 to:
Angela Ballantyne
Manager, Domestic Programs
Softball Canada
Suite 212 - 223 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7K3
aballantyne@softball.caFax 613-523-5761
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