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Job Posting: Assistant Program Coordinator
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massive-dev | April 12, 2017
BC Wheelchair Sports is seeking an individual to fulfill a fulltime contract position as Assistant Program Coordinator. Programs may include: BCWSA ‘Bridging the Gap’ (BTG) recruitment and retention program, wheelchair loan program, junior sport camp program, special events, and other programs and services as required. The successful candidate will report to the BCWSA Program Manager & Program Coordinator.
Wage: $14 per hour
Application Deadline: April 24th
Dates: May 8 – Aug. 25th
Key Responsibility Areas
Event Management – support the delivery of the Vancouver International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, and the Kamloops Legacy Games including: volunteers, food services, transportation, accommodations, information, sport technical, leadership workshops, ceremonies, medical services, registration, promotions, awards
Junior Sport Camps & Community Programs – assist with the coordination of junior sports and community sport program related arrangements including: facilities, transportation, promotions, equipment, recruitment, activities, leaders, medical support
Bridging the Gap-Getting Physically Active Program – assist with program delivery elements including: promotions, facilities, clinics, introductory programs, leaders, equipment
General Administration duties related to the position
Qualifications and Experience
Must have a good understanding of working with people with physical disabilities.
Must be able to work efficiently, independently and be able to multi task
Must be willing to have a criminal record check
Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Must have knowledge in working with computers including Word and Excel
Must have an outgoing personality and ability to network
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
Knowledge of sports wheelchairs an asset and ability to deliver wheelchair loan program requirements
Knowledge and experience working in the sport system is an asset
Public speaking training and experience is an asset
Working with youth is an asset
Class 4 driver’s license is an asset
First Aid training is an asset
Physical ability to move and lift heavy objects is an asset
Eligibility
The applicant must meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements: 15 – 30 years of age; Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person to whom refugee protections has been conferred; Full Time Student intending to return to studies in the next school year; legally entitled to work in Canada
SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Gail Hamamoto, Executive Director, BC Wheelchair Sports gail@bcwheelchairsports.com 780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC V6P 5Y7 p.604 333 3520 www.bcwheelchairsports.com
Note: Only individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted
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