Schools Program Coordinator Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

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WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CANADA SEEKS SCHOOLS PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR IWBF WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is seeking a dynamic, passionate and detail-oriented professional, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, to join our Ottawa team as Schools Program Coordinator. The role is suited for an energetic team player with core competencies in delivery of results, relationship building, communication and initiative. A background in community and corporate event activations, parasport and a passion for sports are a must.

Reporting to the Executive Director of the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships and collaborating with the event delivery team the Schools Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning and execution of a comprehensive school’s program and supporting a variety of corporate and community events/activations.

The Schools Program Coordinator position requires the ability to organize, plan and deliver industry leading initiatives and events. Working closely with other staff and WBC members, the position functions as a key member of a team while possessing the ability to work independently to advance projects.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Schools Program in the Ottawa/Eastern Ontario Area;

Work with existing community partners in delivering of the Schools Program;

Contribute to the expansion of the educational wheelchair basketball resource guide and oversee its distribution to participating schools;

Coordinate school visits, deliver sport demonstrations and manage athlete bookings;

Inform teachers and students about community-based wheelchair basketball programming and participation opportunities in their area;

Coordinate the delivery of the wheelchair rental program;

Manage the equipment inventory, including storage and the transportation of equipment to and from schools during school visits or through the wheelchair rental program;

Develop and maintain a database of school contacts;

Develop resources, promotional material and content for website;

Oversee ticketing strategy and coordinate ticket packages for schools to attend the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships;

Coordinate school arrivals and departures during the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships;

Liaise with school boards, educators and administrators to develop and implement school-based “try it” days;

Administer surveys, collect anecdotal feedback and testimonials, and track reporting data from participating schools; and

Conduct annual assessment of the program and create strategy for long-term sustainability of the program;

Deliver corporate and community-based wheelchair basketball activations as required and in coordination with the Marketing and Fundraising team.

Additional Responsibilities

The Schools Program Coordinator shall also undertake other tasks, activities and responsibilities as he/she deems to be appropriate to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, and as agreed to by the Executive Director.

All employees must be aware that as an employee of WBC, he/she is an ambassador of the organization to the WBC membership, and to the national and international sport community and must represent the organization in a professional and appropriate manner at all times.

Qualifications

University or College Administration or related field;

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Program Development and Event Management experience;

Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills;

Excellent organizational and time management skills is essential;

Strong computer skills…


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