University
of Waterloo
Campus
Recreation Coordinator, Conditioning and Wellness
Athletics and Recreational Services, University of Waterloo
USG 8-pos#4426
A Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education,
Health Studies, or Recreation is required. A Master’s
Degree in either of these disciplines is preferred.
Standard First-Aid training required and additional
Fitness certifications as offered through the Canadian
Society for Exercise Physiology and other accredited
agencies is highly recommended. Demonstrated experience
in managing staff and developing fitness and strength
training programs, in both a team and individual setting
with recreational and high performance athletes. The
incumbent must have strong knowledge of nutritional
concepts regarding general fitness and high performance
sport, leadership development, and conflict management.
An understanding of facilities scheduling, equipment
purchasing, budget management, program evaluation, and
risk management is essential. Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills are a must, as the incumbent
interacts with a variety of internal and external contacts
on a regular basis. This position requires work in non-traditional
hours, often for extended periods of time outside the
course of a typical working day. Please submit your
resume by June 26, 2009.
For complete job description, please see this link:
http://www.hr.uwaterloo.ca/.jd/00005643.html
For application submissions, please visit the University
of Waterloo Human Resource website at:
http://www.hr.uwaterloo.ca/work/employ_opp/external.html
York
University
York
University is committed to achieve and maintain a fair
and representative workforce. We have initiated measures
to ensure full participation of all groups protected
under human rights legislation, in particular, those
which traditionally have been under-represented. We
encourage you to self identify if you are from one of
the following designated groups: aboriginal people,
persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women.
Posting
Number: 6581 |
Position
Title: 6045 - Associate Director, Business Marketing
& Communications |
Department:
Communications & Promotions, Sport and Recreation
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Affiliation/Union:
CPM |
Salary
Grade: F |
Hiring
Salary Range : $69,678 - $78,387 |
Maximum
of Salary Range: $95,807 |
Hours
of Work: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
Position
Start Date: July 13, 2009 Position
End Date: July 13, 2012 |
Duration:
Limited Term Full-Time |
Internal
Date Range: May 25, 2009 to Posted
until filled |
Extended
Date Range: May 25, 2009 to Posted
until filled |
External
Date Range: May 25, 2009 to Posted
until filled |
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Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Director and
Executive Officer the Associate Director is responsible
for the management and delivery of services designed
to enhance and promote Sport & Recreation.
Responsibilities include overseeing the marketing,
sponsorship and business planning function, building
profile and overseeing collateral produced. In
collaboration with the Director of Sport &
Recreation, plan, design, develop, co-ordinate,
execute and evaluate marketing and business strategies
for Sport & Recreation as well as developing
and facilitating sponsorship programs. Revenue
generation is a key objective for the Associate
Director role. The incumbent will be responsible
for directly promoting Sport and Recreation and
its activities to the York community, alumni,
and other institutions; s/he will work with respective
unit personnel to research and develop annual
programs and develop financial plans that increase
and diversify sources of revenues from programs,
facilities, and marketing and fundraising initiatives.
The revenue objective is to be self-sufficient
by the end of the second year and profitable by
the end of the third year. The Associate Director
will be responsible for overseeing the Communications
and Events team, including the creation and implementation
of a comprehensive strategic plan including the
coordination of the servicing of all sponsor agreements
through the execution of all events. With direction
from the Director, Sport & Recreation or the
Executive Officer the Associate Director interacts
with the media and fulfils the role of spokesperson
as required. |
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Responsibilities:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY: Develop appropriate
strategies (short & long term) to suit business
needs and requirements of existing customers and
potential-customers. Establish and build relationships
with key decision-makers internally and externally..
Identify, engage and co-ordinate the necessary
resources to support business needs. Responsible
for implementation of plans and delivery of objectives
and achievement ing targets for new business.
Ensure community awareness of Sport & Recreation
facilities, operations and programs. Represent
Sport & Recreation internally and externally.
MARKETING: Accountable for the overall creation
of a strategic marketing and business plan for
Sport & Recreation. In collaboration with
the communications and events unit develop comprehensive
and intergrated marketing and promotional plans
that promote sport & recreation programs,
services and facilities. Develop marketing and
business strategies to promote and generate more
business for Sport & Recreation to assist
in the creation of a sustainable funding model
for all programs and services. Ensure that marketing
plan is communicated effectively at all levels.
Market Sport & Recreation services and programs
to designated individuals, groups and communities.
Utilize business and marketing philosophies to
help promote team spirit at York and increase
attendance at events. Responsible for preparing
business proposals, newsletters and marketing
material. Liaise with companies to develop promotional
opportunities at events. Represents Sport &
Recreation at media interviews and sporting events
if required.
FUNDRAISING & SPONSORSHIPS: Create and implement
sponsorship plan to raise funds for programs and
services Spear-head and design targeted programs
to generate funds Responsible for meeting mutually
agreed upon sponsorship and funding targets Develop
alumni relationships in cooperation with Director,
Alumni Services and Director, Sport & Recreation.
Source new potential event sponsors, within the
business community Liase with the York Foundation
to create and explore fundraising opportunities
for all departmental awards and scholarships.
Work closely with Campus Services and Business
Operations to explore and develop opportunties
to expand potential donor options and increase
the potential for corporate partnerships.
COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS: Supervise the overall
strategic direction for the Communications and
Events team. Work closely with promotions and
events staff to service all sponsor and event
agreements. Ensure a coordinated communications
plan for the department that includes a marketing
strategy.
OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES & HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Ensure that operational activities meet relevant
University, OUA and CIS regulations. Evaluate
activities to ensure community being served to
the highest standards Responsible for familiarity
with the OHS Act and Regulations and University
health and safety procedures as they apply.
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Education:
University degree in physical education/kinesiology/sport
administration/business management or equivalent.
MBA preferred. |
Experience:
Minimum ten years' progressive experience in Marketing
and Business Development. Experience in an educational
or sporting environment preferred. Significant
experience with business plans and marketing and
promotional strategies. Experience leading a large
sport, recreation, athletic operation is preferred.
Experience managing in a unionized environment.
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Skills:
Proven strategic marketing experience, along with
outstanding planning skills. Ability to provide
effective leadership. Understanding of university
sport and recreational programming; excellent
oral communication skills including the ability
to speak publicly, to deal with the media, and
to make presentations; demonstrated strong initiative,
excellent judgement, ability to work independently
and collaboratively; and a proven record of team
building in previous work environments with the
ability to foster a positive, open and cooperative
environment to build strong relationships within
the University and external community as well
as the commitment to develop an environment of
excellence for the division, students, and York
community. |
How
to Apply: Please email your complete application
package (application
form , covering letter and resume) and
quote Posting Number 6581 in the subject
of the email.
Thank you for your
interest in York University. Only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. York University is committed
to Employment Equity and encourages applications from
all qualified candidates.
Lethbridge
College
MARKETING
& EVENTS COORDINATOR
ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
FULL-TIME 1 YEAR PROJECT
Competition No. 09-091
Lethbridge College requires an Marketing and Events
Coordinator for Kodiaks Athletics. The successful candidate
will work with the Director of Athletics to maximizing
the marketing and promotion of the award winning Kodiaks
Athletics
program. The majority of the responsibilities include
planning and executing all marketing and promotional
activities for Kodiaks Athletics; negotiating and servicing
all marketing agreements with corporate, media and community
partners
and supporters including the sale of all advertising
for Kodiaks Athletics (gymnasium sign boards, calendar
and programs, etc.); assists with the organization and
coordination of all department fundraising initiatives
including the Adopt a Kodiak program and the annual
Kodiaks Athletics Association Dinner and Auction; manage
all Kodiaks Athletics media relations activities; plan,
develop, market and oversee Kodiaks Summer Camp programs.
The successful incumbent will have the ability to work
well under pressure and maintain a positive customer/client
service attitude. This position will require evening
and weekend work. Based on performance and available
funding this position may be extended longer than the
one (1) year.
Qualifications: A two-year post-secondary diploma in
a related field (sport administration; marketing etc.)
is required; University degree in Sport or Recreation
Administration or Kinesiology is preferred. Intermediate
computer skills in the area of word processing, database,
web based communications and graphics. Must
have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to demonstrate creativity and work energetically
within a post-secondary population and with a post-secondary
age group.
Salary: AUPE Class Level 9 Step 1 $3,598.18 per month.
Closing Date: Apply online at www.higher-purpose.ca
submitting your cover letter, resume and references
no later than June 24, 2009, quoting the competition
number.
Human Resource Services Lethbridge College
www.higher-purpose.ca
Applicants being considered will be contacted within
three weeks of the competition
closing date. Applicants not contacted are thanked for
their interest and encouraged
to apply for future positions advertised by the College.
York
University
Manager,
Campus Recreation
With
its 50th anniversary fast approaching in 2009, York
University is now Canada's third largest university,
world-renowned for attracting students who forge their
own unique paths. York offers full and part-time graduate
and undergraduate degree programs to over 50,000 students
in 11 faculties.
Posting Number: 6587
Position Title: Manager, Campus Recreation
Department: Sport and Recreation
Affiliation/Union: CPM
Salary Grade: F
Hiring Salary Range : $69,678 - $78,387
Maximum of Salary Range: $95,807
Hours of Work: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Duration: Continuing Full-Time
External Date Range: June 3, 2009 to Posted until filled
Purpose: ***PLEASE NOTE- APPLICATION DEALINE FOR THIS
POSITION IS JUNE 26, 2009***. As a key member of the
Sport & Recreation management team the Manager,
Campus Recreation will provide leadership, direction,
management, supervision and coordination of the multi-faceted
recreational programs and activities of campus recreation
at York; University including intramurals, sport clubs,
fitness and lifestyle programs, casual recreation and
instructional programming. The incumbent is responsible
for overseeing and developing new programming at the
Tait McKenzie Centre, Canlan Ice Sports, Tennis Canada,
Tennis Courts, Stadium and outdoor playing fields, and
at decentralized locations across campus (e.g. Schulich
School of Business, Osgoode Hall Law School, Bennett
Centre for Student Services, etc.). This position will
conduct a wide variety of organizational studies, investigations,
and user surveys to ensure that recreational programming
meets the needs of users both within and outside the
York community. The incumbent is responsible for long
and short term planning and directs modifications to
programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; and
works in conjunction with Sport & Recreation management
team to educate the community of recreation service
needs and programs. The position will coordinate all
campus recreation activities and programs both at the
Tait McKenzie Center and other decentralized locations,
within other departments, divisions, outside agencies/communities
and the general public; and to provide highly responsible
staff to operationalize all aspects of recreational
programming. Providing leadership in the promotion of
campus recreation programs and activities to internal
and external communities is integral to this position.
This role is responsible for staff supervision within
the Campus Recreation unit.
Education:
University degree in kinesiology or Physical Education,
or Recreational Management or related field. CPR and
First aid is required.
Experience:
3-5 years experience in recreational sports administration
at a post - secondary institution or comparable environment
(university environment preferred). Managerial experience
preferred, including responsibility for program design,
delivery and evaluation, and staff management/coordination.
Superior communication skills combined with proven leadership
ability and exceptional problem solving skills is a
must.
Skills:
Demonstrated skill/ability in the following: managing
multiple tasks and projects simultaneously or within
common time frames; training, scheduling, supervising,
directing and coordinating the activities of full-time
and part-time staff; interpersonal skills; planning,
developing and implementing programs; communicating
effectively orally and in writing; exercising good judgment;
organizational skills; scheduling; taking initiative;
devising, implementing and monitoring systems for service
delivery; evaluative and analytical skills; budgeting
skills; effective handling of criticism and complaints;
ability to deal calmly and effectively with difficult
and potentially volatile individuals; competency in
the use of basic personal computer applications including
word-processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and database.
How
to Apply: Please email a complete application package,
which includes an application form, covering letter
and resume, and quote Posting Number 6587 in the subject
of the email to jobs@yorku.ca. The application form
and complete position details can be found at www.yorku.ca/jobs.
Wilfrid
Laurier University
Laurier
Seeking Head Coach for Curling Teams
Wilfrid Laurier
University has earned a reputation for excellence –
in its academic programming, the quality of its student
body, and in a long tradition of interuniversity athletic
achievement. We are currently seeking a qualified
candidate for the following contract…
Head Coach Men's and Women's Curling
You will lead our national level competitive
Curling team with a vision and an annual plan to achieve
success. As Head Coach, you must create an environment
that is conducive to the holistic development of student
athletes. Accountable for managing the Curling
operations, you will coach and recruit student athletes
and participate in revenue generating activities and
projects that meet the program's financial objectives.
As well, you will be responsible for maintaining relations
with the Kitchener Waterloo Granite Club and the loca
l curling community.
Your strong technical background with practical coaching
at a highly competitive level is enhanced by leadership
competencies including vision, achievement orientation,
facilitation / development of athletes, communication
skills, and the ability to recruit and retain highly
qualified student athletes.
This coaching
contract requires that you have values consistent with
the high standards of Wilfrid Laurier University.
You possess demonstrated experience coaching with high
performance athletes. You have proven competence
as a coach and Level II coaching certification is an
asset. We welcome those who share our vision and
pursuit of excellence. Please apply in writing
no later than Monday, June 22, 2009
to:
Wally Gabler,
Coordinator, Interuniversity Sport
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
c/o Department of Athletics
75 University Avenue West,
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5
Fax: (519) 884-0203
E-Mail: wgabler@wlu.ca
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted. We are committed
to employment equity and encourage applications from the
designated groups.
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