Softball Ontario Seeks Members and Chair
August 31, 2012
Toronto, ON
SOFTBALL ONTARIO SEEKS MEMBERS FOR IT'S COACHING COMMITTEE!
NORTH YORK, ON- Softball Ontario's Coaching Committee is pleased to announce three (3) openings on the Coaching Committee. Coaching Committee Volunteers are an essential part in the delivery of Softball Ontario's National Coaching Certification Program including Learn to Coach; Keep Coaching; Competition-Introduction, Softball; Level III Technical Softball and Minor Development clinics. Successful candidates will take a leadership role in the development of the Coaching Program in Ontario and will assist the Coaching Committee Chairman in setting program goals and objectives, representing the Coaching Program and working to provide Coach Education in the Province of Ontario.
Coaching Committee members will be expected to attend all committee meetings (approximately two (2) per year) as well as facilitate two (2) National Coaching Certification Program clinics. Ideally, a Coaching Committee Member will have experience coaching softball in addition to the following qualifications:
- Keen interest in Coaching Development and Education
- Strong Communication and Administrative Skills
- Willingness to complete tasks assigned by the Chairman
- Coaching Experience is a definite asset
The Coaching Committee is currently involved in the following programs, with more projects underway:
- The National Coaching Certification Program for Softball in the Province of Ontario at the Community Sport and Competitive Stream
- International Coaching Symposium with Softball Canada
How to Apply
All interested candidates are asked to apply in writing, expressing your interest along with a detailed resume outlining your softball and coaching background and qualifications for this position. Applications should be sent no later than October 5, 2012. If you have applied in the past for a position or held a position on the Coaching Committee, Softball Ontario asks that you re-submit your resume.
Email your resume to Stephanie Sutton at ssutton@softballontario.ca 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.
SOFTBALL ONTARIO SEEKS A CHAIRMAN FOR IT’S 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 Competiton-Introduction, Softball or fully certified Level 2 in Softball
- Must sign Softball Ontario Confidentality Agreement
- Must complete Softball Ontario Volunteer Application
Responsiblities:
- 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 Program Coordinator, Softball Ontario o Board of Directors
- To determine the 2013 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 October 5, 2012.
In the coming weeks the Softball Ontario Coaches Committees will collect and evaluate all applications, and choose a candidate for approval by the Softball Ontario Board of Directors. Softball Ontario is confident that the Coaches Program will be a huge success and will produce future Coaches of tomorrow.
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.
