08.26.10 - Job Posting - Canadian Cycling Association – Para-Cycling Program Coordinator

Job Description - (PDF 84 KB)

Overview of the CCA:
The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is the recognized authority by the UCI (Union
Cycliste International) on all aspects of cycling in Canada, including BMX, Cyclocross,
Mountain Bike, Para-Cycling, Road and Track. Founded in 1882, the CCA aims to
create and sustain an effective system that develops talented Canadian cyclists to
achieve Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship medal performances. With the
vision to be a leading competitive cycling nation by 2020 celebrating enhanced
international success, increased national participation and world class event hosting, the
CCA manages the National teams, hosts national and international events, and
administers community programs to promote Cycling in Canada.

Job Description:
The Para-cycling Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting the delivery of both
the Para-cycling high performance program and the Para-cycling domestic development
program including oversight of National Para-cycling Championships and UCI/National
Para-cycling events in Canada. The Program Coordinator will partner with the National
Para-cycling Coach to support the high performance objectives and delivery of the
approved quadrennial plan and annual high performance plan as defined by the Chief
Technical Officer. The Program Coordinator will support the Director Development to
ensure the successful implementation of the domestic development programs and
activities in Para-cycling. This position is based at the national office in Ottawa, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

National Team - Coordinate the planning and execution of all logistical
arrangements (staffing, travel, accommodation, equipment, entries, etc…) for CCA
supported Para-cycling program training camps and international competitions.

National Championships – Serve as the CCA direct liaison to the Organizing
Committees for National Para-cycling Championships. Develop the Technical Guide for
the event in a timely and complete manner. Serve as the technical representative of the
CCA at the event.

Communications - Establish internal systems for communication to athletes, coaches,
support staff and other stakeholders of the para-cycling community.

Finance & Operations - Under the direction of the CTO and Director Development
assist with the administrative and operational delivery of annual plans.

Liaison - Assist in maintaining positive relationships with the sport disability groups,
National Training Centres, event organizers and any other agencies and organizations
that affect the association’s ability to implement the national para-cycling program.

Knowledge and Skills
The CCA is looking for candidates that have general knowledge of the Canadian sport
system and a proven ability to assist the delivery of high performance or development
programs at the national or provincial levels. Due to the collaborative nature of the
position, candidates with strong communication and relationship building skills will be
sought. The Para-cycling Program Coordinator needs to have superior multi-tasking and
organizational skills and an understanding of the planning process.

Candidates will be expected to have proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word,
Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint) and the ability to communicate in both official
languages.

The following skills, knowledge or experience will be considered assets:
- Experience in working with athletes with a disability
- Capacity in social media
- Knowledge and/or experience with competitive road cycling
- Knowledge and/or experience with para-cycling

Salary & Benefits
The salary scale for the position is a range of $ 40,000 to $ 45,000 dependent on
experience. In addition the successful candidate will be eligible for benefits after a
period of probation.

This position is subject to six-month probation for a new staff hiring at the end of which a
documented performance review will be completed.

Starting Date: October 18, 2010 (negotiable)

Application Deadline:
Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume in expression of their interest
in this position to general@canadian-cycling.com by September 9, 2010.

THIS POSITION IS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY SPORT CANADA.