The Ottawa District
Badminton Association (ODBA)
is accepting
applications for the positions of
COACH and MANAGER
for the 2010 Ontario
Winter Games (OWG) team
The OWG will be held March 6-8, 2010 in Bracebridge
The
applicants for these positions shall meet the following requirements:
- have strong
communication skills and the ability to manage regular training sessions
- be
able to work as a team with coach/manager & ODBA OWG committee
- completed
full NCCP Level 2 certification (if the candidate does not meet this
qualification, the District must make a specific application to the Ontario
Game Administrator (OGA))
- Note: the
combined two positions will be filled by one male and one female applicant
-
Successful police check (cost will be reimbursed by the ODBA).
Combined
Responsibilities of the COACH and MANAGER:
Training Team and OWG Team Selection
Guidelines
·
book training dates, times & locations
·
consult OWG committee and coaches for input into the training team
selection
·
use the OWG 2010 Winters Games Selection Criteria posted by the ODBA
·
propose a format for the final selection event (Fall 2009) and work with
the OWG committee to seek endorsement of this format from the ODBA Board of
Directors
·
organize and run the team selection of 5 girls and 5 boys + 2 alternates
·
communicate selection criteria to all players, parents, clubs, and
coaches
·
provide a training schedule to players including an expected code of
conduct
Finance &
Planning
·
assist the ODBA in providing a detailed budget (expenses and revenues)
·
organize and conduct fundraising where possible
·
secure sponsor(s) where possible and procure uniforms
·
organize transportation to/from Games
·
submit all invoices/expenses to
the ODBA treasurer
Preparation for the
OWG
·
be familiar with all rules / regulations of the OWG
·
complete all paperwork for the Games (registration/medical)
·
encourage and provide an individualized player training program
·
conduct team training sessions to determine optimal athlete pairings
·
encourage athletes to participate in High Performance tournaments
·
consult OBA for any required information prior to OWG games
·
provide Official for the Games from the ODBA (if available)
At the OWG
·
travel with team players to and from the Games
·
ensure the safety and well‑being of the team
·
provide coaching and support to each player
·
provide extra drinks and food at the Games
After the OWG
·
provide a report documenting lessons learned and recommendations for
future OWG events within 6 weeks after the event
Selection Criteria
·
combination of leadership and coaching experiences
·
Level 2 NCCP status with Badminton Canada
·
Passion for badminton and works well with juniors
Remuneration
- Financial
compensation will be provided by the ODBA for gym training time delivered by
the coach. Expenses incurred by the manager through his/her involvement with
the team prior to the actual event in March 2010 will be reimbursed and an
honorarium will be offered as determined by the OWG committee. Travel,
accommodations and food expenses incurred by the participation of the coach and
manager in the 2010 event will be covered by the ODBA.
Application information:
Interested parties are required to send a brief resume detailing their related
credentials.
Send applications to the Director of Junior Player Development (Sylvain
Coulombe) via email (odba.junior@rogers.com)
by end of day on the application deadline.
Application deadline: April 15, 2009