Sofball Canada looking for Coaches for its Junior Men's

It looks like Softball Canada is looking for some Coaches for its Junior Men's National Team. It looks like the deadline is short, just Nov 4^th. What a great opportunity.

Softball Canada's National Junior Men's Team-Pool Coaches

TORONTO, ON - An exciting opportunity exists to join Softball Canada in the role of Pool Coach in the Junior Men’s National Team Program.   The Pool Coaches will work closely with the Junior Men’s Head Coach in the pursuit of a podium result at the 2012 ISF Junior Men’s World Championship (scheduled for November 1-10, 2012 in Argentina) while contributing, through their engagement, to the physical, psychological and social development of each athlete.
 

To be considered for the position, candidates should possess:

·                         International/Elite softball playing or coaching experience;

·                         Advanced technical knowledge in the areas of Hitting, Pitching, Infield and/or Outfield play;

·                         Strong Communication Skills;

·                         The ability to work effectively in a “Team oriented environment”;

·                         Available to attend the 2012 World Championships and lead-up events/scouting assignments

·                         Must possess a valid passport;

Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.
Certification at Level 3 (or higher) under the National Coaching Certification Program or the equivalent experience is required.

Application Deadline: November 4, 2011
All applicants are subject to Softball Canada’s screening process.

Candidates should forward their resumes by email:
Harvey Stevenson
Operations Manager – National Teams
223 Colonnade Rd, Suite 212
Ottawa , ON, Canada, K2E 7K3
hstevenson@softball.ca

*These positions are financially supported by Sport Canada.  We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for a phone interview will be contacted.
Softball Canada is the national sport governing body for softball in Canada.  

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 

CANpitch is looking for some Instructors

Softball Ontario is looking for some new CANpitch Instructors to fill it ranks for the 2012 season. This is one of the best programs to come out in many years and if you know of someone that you think would make a grest fit as an CANpitch Instructor please let them Carly know by Dec.

NEWS RELEASE

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Contact:     Carly Laxton
                    416-426-7150
                    claxton@softballontario.ca
Date:           October 21, 2011

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Softball Ontario Seeks Regional Pitching Instructors for the 2012 CANpitch Program Season

TORONTO, ON - Softball Ontario is now accepting applications for the position of Regional Pitching Instructor (Fast Pitch) for Softball Canada’s CANpitch Program. Softball Ontario has seventeen (17) trained Regional Pitching Instructors located throughout all of Ontario ready and able to deliver the CANpitch Program. Softball Ontario is looking for new Instructors to join our team!

The CANpitch Program is Softball Canada’s national pitching program created to provide a nationally standardized curriculum based on Softball Canada’s Long-Term Player Development framework to introduce and develop the skill of windmill pitching.

What is a Regional Pitching Instructor?
A Regional Pitching Instructor (RPI) is responsible for delivering the 6-week Program and become the pitching expert in their host location within Ontario. The RPI will receive instruction and support from Softball Ontario and the Master Pitching Instructor(s) who will train and mentor throughout the 6-week Clinic. The Regional Pitching Instructor (RPI) is responsible to Softball Ontario. The primary role of Softball Ontario’s RPI is to be the pitching expert in their host location within Ontario. RPIs will receive instruction and support from Softball Ontario’s four (4) Master Pitching Instructors (MPIs) through mentoring and professional development opportunities. RPIs will deliver the CANpitch Program throughout Ontario.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

·                         Accountable and Responsible to Softball Ontario for a two (2) year term.

·                         Responsible for delivering one (1) 6-week clinic per clinic season.

·                         Attend all training sessions, workshops and participate in conference calls hosted by Softball Ontario, when necessary.

·                         To communicate regularly with Softball Ontario Master Pitching Instructor(s) and Softball Ontario about the CANpitch Program and Clinic delivery

·                         To promote the CANpitch Program to local Softball Associations in their area.

 The ideal candidate must have the following Qualifications:

·                         Demonstrate a commitment to pitching instructor using the CANpitch Curriculum

·                         Have strong communication skills

·                         Have strong leadership ability

·                         Be a positive role model

·                         Experience in Pitching a Requirement; Coaching experience an Asset.

Regional Pitching Instructors are compensated for their delivery of the CANpitch Program at a reasonable hourly rate.

Becoming a Regional Pitching Instructor
For those individuals interested in becoming a Softball Ontario Regional Pitching Instructor please send a letter of interest along with a resume outlining your Fast Pitch pitching experience to the Softball Ontario office “Attention- Carly Laxton – CANpitch Program Coordinator” by Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by 4:30pm.

In the coming weeks Softball Ontario will collect and evaluate all applicants, however Softball Ontario will be focusing on areas of need when choosing individuals to join the CANpitch Instructor team.

All candidates MUST attend the Greater Toronto Area FULL two-day training weekend on January 14 and 15, 2012. Partial attendance will not qualify. This two-day training weekend will allow our Pitching Committee Members to further evaluate your skills and theory to help determine if you will be a good fit for the delivery of the CANpitch Program. Attending the two-day training does not mean you are chosen as a Regional Pitching Instructor.

For more information about Softball Canada’s CANpitch Program please visit the Softball Ontario website: www.softballontario.ca or contact Carly Laxton at claxton@softballontario.ca or call (416) 426-7150.