2023 Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Call for coaching staff

27/09/2021

2023 Canada Winter Games 

Wheelchair Basketball Call for coaching staff

 

Parasport NB is currently seeking three (3) individuals to fill the role of the Canada Winter Games (CWG) Coaching staff, including: Head Coach,Assistant-Coach and manager. The next CWG will take place February 18-25 in Prince Edward Island. 

 

The coach of the Canada Games Team must play a leadership role in the preparation and development of the athletes/team for the 2023 Canada Winter Games. The Head Coach will work closely with the assistant coach, team manager, and the Parasport NB wheelchair basketball representative. 

 

Coach Qualifications  

  • The Coach and assistant-coach must be a Certified Wheelchair Basketball Coaches (Comp-Dev Context, old NCCP Level 3) 90 days prior to the opening of the games.  
  • The Coaches must also have completed the “Make Ethical Decision” “Respect in Sport” module and evaluation 90 days prior to the opening of the games.  
  • Successful candidates must have a demonstrated track record of working in a team environment  
  • Both genders must be represented on the coaches’ bench.  
  • Coach and Assistant-coach must be 19 years of age or older 
  • Provide a Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector check.  
  • Candidates should be prepared to participate in a selection process interview 

Manager Qualifications

  • Complete “Respect in Sport” module 90 days prior to the opening of the games
  • Manager must be 19 years of age or older
  • Provide a Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector check.

 

Coaching staff Responsibilities  

  • Staff will be responsible for identifying an athlete pool and establishing, implementing and maintaining individual athlete training plans that will enable athletes to develop and peak for performance at the 2023 CWG  
  • Track athlete performance and prepare the athletes for the overall Canada Games experience  
  • Hold monthly training camps for identified athletes  
  • Participate in all junior events, pre-Canada Games tournaments, and Junior Nationals  
  • The Coaching staff along with Parasport NB will liaise with CSCA to access available athletes training resources  
  • The Coaching staff will report to Parasport NB and represent Parasport NB as part of Team NB during the games 
  • The selected coaching staff will be responsible for contributing to the Selection Criteria and communicating the criteria to eligible athletes.  
  • The coaching staff along with Parasport NB will be responsible for fundraising and managing the team budget

 

Interested parties should forward their resume, cover letter, and NCCP number to sally.hutt@parasportnb.ca Deadline for applications is October 20, 2021. 

 

Please contact Sally Hutt at Parasport NB for any further information.