Basketball Manitoba

High Performance Coach / Technical Director

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Basketball Manitoba is a not-for-profit organization responsible for the development and promotion of the game of basketball throughout the province of Manitoba.  Basketball Manitoba is focused on the development of amateur athletes, coaches and officials.

Basketball Manitoba currently has an opportunity available for a:

High Performance Coach / Technical Director - 25 hours per week

Position: 

The High Performance Coach / Technical Director is a newly created position responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Association’s activities and resources connected to its high performance and technical programming in accordance with direction provided by the Board of Directors.  The person in this capacity shall work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in the development and continuing advancement of the following programs:

• Manitoba Provincial Team Program (PT)
• Centre for Performance Program (CP)
• Regional Training Centre Program (RTC)
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
• Super Coaches Clinic
• Support with all Referee Clinics (Junior & Senior)
• NBA Player Camps
• Identification and Development of Additional Programs and Services

The successful candidate shall have overall responsibility for the development of planning and programming of these aspects in accordance with approved policy.  Within these programs, duties will include (but may not be limited to):

• Recruitment and support of coaches in relation to the applicable above mentioned programs
• Recruitment of athletes in relation to the applicable above mentioned programs
• Establishment and Management of PT / CP / RTC Yearly Training / Competition Plans
• Management of all PT / CP / RTC tryouts
• NCCP Master Learning Facilitator
• Member of Basketball Manitoba Technical Committee
• Member of the National Championship Committee for 2010 and 2011
• Frequent technical based content for the Basketball Manitoba website (blogs, videos and other uses of technology) 

The Successful Candidate Would Possess: 

• An extensive background within the sport of basketball as either a coach and/or administrator. 
• An understanding of Basketball Manitoba programs and the national and provincial sport delivery system.
• An understanding of Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD & CS4L) concepts and goals.
• A high-energy work ethic with the capability of multi-tasking with good organizational skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability of manage the day-to-day technical activities of the organization.
• Computer skills that would include knowledge of Microsoft Office, email and other web-based applications.

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of NCCP Level 3 Certification. 
• A related University or College degree or related experience in sport administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary: 

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with education and experience and be based on a 25 hour work week with potential to increase in the future.

Applications: 

Submit in writing in confidence by February 12, 2010 at 4:30 pm to:

Basketball Manitoba Selection Committee

c/o Adam Wedlake, Executive Director

Email:

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those short-listed will be contacted.