Job Opportunities in sport

CIS and CCAA Begin Process to Investigate Strategic Alignment

Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) are soliciting proposals to conduct a feasibility study and develop a business plan with respect to building a strategic partnership between the two organizations.

CIS and CCAA are in the business of contributing to the Canadian sport system through student-athlete and coach development offered in post secondary education settings. While both organizations share similar values and mandate, they are independent of one another in their governance, programming and operations. Over the years there have been some ad hoc initiatives and projects, however, the opportunity for synergies, collaboration and economies of scale between the CIS and CCAA remain largely untapped.

Courtesy of funding by Sport Canada to pursue this opportunity aimed at building capacity between the two organization, a Request for Proposal has been prepared to engage external and objective expertise to conduct the feasibility study, which identifies and explores opportunities and avenues for collaboration, synergies, economies of scale and linkages, and to develop a business plan with next steps, budgets, and deliverables.

One of the four goals of the Canadian Sport Policy is "Enhanced Interaction" to make the sport system more connected and coordinated as a result of the committed collaboration amongst stakeholders. The premise of Enhanced Interaction is to increase collaboration, communication, and cooperation amongst the partners in the sport community, which, in turn, will lead to a more effective Canadian sport system.

A copy of the CIS-CCAA Request for Proposal (RFP). The deadline for submissions to the CIS-CCAA RFP is Wednesday, October 7.

University of Alberta

Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation

The University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is one of the top 100 public teaching and research universities in the world, serving some 37,000 students with more than 14,000 faculty and staff. Founded more than a century ago, the university has an annual budget in excess of $1.3 billion and attracts well over $400 million in external research funding. Edmonton is a vibrant, friendly city of a million people, offering a rich cultural and recreational life. The central campus, the first of five, is located adjacent to the spectacular North Saskatchewan River Valley and is less than a 4-hour drive east of the Rockies.

The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation— Where the art and science of human movement come alive!— is the first and most prestigious faculty of physical education and recreation in Canada. It offers 4 undergraduate, 1 doctoral, and 4 master's degree programs, all led by outstanding teachers, coaches and researchers. Faculty members, many of whom are world-renowned, conduct a wide range of research in sports science, kinesiology, recreation and leisure studies, and physical education as well as many interdisciplinary projects. The Faculty also services the entire University community through its Campus Recreation programs, serving more than 30,000 on-campus clients in over 500 programs. The premier varsity athletics programs are unparalleled in Canada for combining athletics and academics. U of A athletes, including those who compete at the international level, are a great source of pride of the Faculty and of the University.

The Dean is responsible to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) for all operations of the Faculty. The Dean provides innovative and collaborative leadership to a Faculty distinguished in scholarship, teaching, coaching and service. This challenging position demands excellent administrative, interpersonal and communication skills, and sound judgment to provide leadership for the continuing development of programs and research. Within the framework of the University of Alberta's ambitious plan to raise its international profile and reputation, this is an outstanding opportunity to continue to lead the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation to new levels of excellence. For more information, please see Competition No. A10319047 at www.careers.ualberta.ca.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact either Maureen Geldart or Maureen MacLean at:

The Geldart Consulting Group Inc.

Suite 403 – 3335 Cypress Place

West Vancouver, BC V7S 3J8

Phone: (604) 926-0005

Email: info@thegeldartgroup.com

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Dalhousie University

Posting Number:     DPM09078 

Posting Date:     September 23, 2009

Closing Date:          October 15, 2009, 4:30 PM

JOB CLASSIFICATION:        Director – Finance and Administration  ADM-08 (Provisional*)

DEPARTMENT:         Athletics and Recreational Services

LOCATION:         Dalplex

SALARY RANGE:         $66,504 - $89,976

(*This position has a provisional classification; the Job Evaluation Unit will initiate a formal classification process in approximately six months.)

SUMMARY

Dalhousie wants every student's experience to be a quality one by offering a range of extracurricular opportunities and support services. At Dalhousie, we recognize and appreciate our role as an involved community partner and we take our regional responsibilities seriously. We know our lively recreation programs and our dynamic varsity sport programs play an important role within Dalhousie University and throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality community.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Wellness Services, the Director is the senior administrator leading all strategic business and facility operations functions, and will oversee the administration of all athletics, recreation and community-outreach programs. The Director will work with the management team within the Department of Athletics and Recreational Services to promote the new strategic plan, which includes enhancing the student experience and increase students' engagement in programs and services built on a foundation of physical activity, health, wellness and sport. Key responsibilities of the Director include:

•  Business operations and financial management;

•  Facilities management and planning;

•  Financial planning and fund development;

•  Athletics and recreation program management;

•  Human resources management;

The Director is one of the University's representatives on national and provincial governing bodies and other community groups for sports related initiatives. The Director acts as one of many ambassadors for the University in the recruitment of quality student athletes and for building a distinct reputation for high quality athletics and recreation sport programs.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Successful candidate will likely have a Masters degree in an administrative or management field (such as MBA), or an accounting designation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, plus considerable leadership and management experience; experience in an athletics or sport environment desirable. Must have the ability to build and motivate a multi-disciplinary team, have sound financial management skills, strategic business planning skills, and the ability to manage and implement change. Problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial mindset are also applicable qualities. Must be willing to travel and work outside of normal hours.

Please contact recruitmentandretention@dal.ca for a more detailed job description.

To apply for this position, please visit our web site at www.dal.ca/staffing .