Requirements:
- Have the appropriate level of NCCP certification or ability to achieve minimum qualifications in 2024 (minimum Competition Introduction trained).
- Be a member in good standing with OCPSA and adhere to all policies and code of conduct.
- Willingness to travel to facilities/gyms to deliver the required hours of program training.
The successful coach must also be:
- Knowledgeable of and ability to practice the principles of Boccia Canada’s Gold Medal Profile.
- A strong and open communicator who is organized with planning.
- Connected to the current boccia environment in Ontario.
- Be aligned with the performance goals of the program.
- Be an ambassador for OCPSA on and off the boccia court.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with the athletes in the program (as assigned).
- Deliver 32 hours of regional training within the time frame defined by the program. Facility opportunities and rental fees to be covered by OCPSA.
- Supervise athletes during the training hours.
- Participate in travel teams to nationally sanctioned boccia competitions (as identified by the Program Manager)
- Work as a team and engage with other program coaches.
- Manage Athlete Individual Performance Plans and Athlete Yearly Plans.
- Work with Program Manager to develop a Coach Performance Plan and ensure steps are taken to achieve goals.
Compensation:
- Meaningful experience to build a Coaching Resume.
- Access to funding for NCCP (and other professional development) as per the financial policy.
- Honourarium
Application Deadline: Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 12PM
Application Link:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCESS
You will need the following to apply:
- Cover Letter & Coaching Resume
- NCCP number — Don’t have an NCCP number? Create one now —Can’t find your NCCP number? Look it up
- Current (within the last 12 months) Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) or Criminal Record Check (CRC) to complete your application. (PDF file).
- Have completed the Safe Sport Course in the Locker (this course is free).
- Have completed the Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation.
The Ontario Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (OCPSA) was founded in 1981 as a registered charitable organization for the delivery of sport to persons with cerebral palsy. Today, OCPSA is a leading sport organization in the province for persons with a disability, focused on sport development, participation and performance for athletes in Para-Athletics (Track and Field) and Boccia.
Organization Contact for Inquiries:
Juliana von Cramon, Program Manager
Ontario Cerebral Palsy Sports Association
juliana@ocpsa.com