If interested Please email Neil Fahlman @ nk.fahlman@sasktel.net with a resume and cover letter
Applications Close April 24, 2008 11:59 p.m. CST
Interviews will be conducted.
Biathlon Saskatchewan Summer Job
Positions:
There will be 2 summer student positions with Biathlon
Who is eligible:
Must be registered to attend University in the Fall 2008 semester.
Must be 18 or over.
Must have a valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle.
Must be a member of Biathlon Saskatchewan.
A keen interest in the sport of Biathlon and has some coaching experience.
Preference will be given to those individuals who are registered in kinesiology or have equivalent experience, should have valid first aid (CPR) Experience as a leader, can work independently and with others. Possess good time management skills, computer skills including web design and email.
Prefer individuals with level 1 coaching certification, prefer cadet experience.
Term (negotiable)
April 28, 2008 to June 20, 2008 (8 weeks) Or
May 5, 2008 to June 27, 2008 (8 weeks)
Flexible hours throughout the week, may include limited evening and weekend work approximately 35 hours per week.
Where
Based out of the Biathlon Saskatchewan Provincial Office
Primarily doing field work at various venues throughout
Travel to existing Biathlon
Travel to sports admin zones to aid in the recruitment of new members through information sessions at schools and community groups.
Wages and Expenses:
$4,000 for the 8 week term plus
$1,000 automobile and travel allowance (use of own vehicle required)
Program:
Program Goals
To promote the awareness of the sport of biathlon to schools, community groups, sports organizations and other agencies throughout
To develop a contact list of potential athletes.
To make contact with and develop a list of potential coaches for Sask Winter Games
The target audience is youth aged 9-14.
Employees will be responsible to complete the development of a short presentation (15 to 20 minutes) that highlights the essentials of Biathlon in general and in
This presentation will be delivered to the target group allowing time for questions and discussion. Preparation of additional presentation material will be necessary in the event of no questions from the audience. The entire presentation should be geared to not exceed 45 minutes, or should be adapted to the needs of the audience / group host liaison-coordinator. The program may include an active game(s) to be determined.
The employees will have a supervisor based in
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Week 1
§ Review and collate existing materials
§ Develop and prepare presentation
§ Establish contact list of target groups
§ Make initial contacts with target groups to schedule availability
§ Prepare draft schedule for Fieldwork locations
Week 2
§ Finalize presentation and delivery to test group for review
§ Continue contact schedule
§ Possible start on delivery of presentation
§ Finalization / confirmation of next week schedules.
§ Documentation and reporting of progress, status and recommended changes
Week 3 – 7
Program delivery
Week 8
§ Finalize program delivery
§ Write up final report
§ Documentation of feedback,
§ What worked, what were challenges, what needs to change what did not work
§ Collation of remaining materials
Suggestions:
Presentation provides overview of sport information
Collection of interested students name, age, address, phone number, email etc.
Hands on look at ski equipment, boots, poles, race suit, gloves, touque.
Provide a door prize draw or random give away of (up to the employees to decide Tshirt, touques, ???)
Employees should be in professional appearance, possible outfit
Black or Khaki Shorts or pants
Black / Red Tshirt etc. with
Suggested to take Red Biathlon team jacket
Preparation of handout and distribution of information for upcoming training camps.
Design of give away promotional item Tshirts/ etc Silk-screen production, quantities and costs to be submitted for approval prior to purchase.
Ask for interest for participation in Fall training Camp scheduled for end of September.
Provide feedback form to local host liaison-coordinator to fill out and hand back / or mail directly to Biathlon Sask Office
Saturday Demo or Evening Demo Option for a ½ day hands on orientation / observation of a range setup (air rifle only), possible use of EKO rifle for demonstration purposes, where any interested youth could show up at the local community center for a hands on EKO or Air rifle experience, combined with light aerobic intervals? Logistical problem maybe? If this is done, then pre-booking of facilities would need to occur for each community in advance.
Waiver required for participating in an activity. Waiver on photographs taken to allow
Each program delivery should be geographically centered for that week. (e.g. week 1 should be in
Minimized unnecessary travel
Suggestion that for schools, may be better to go directly to Phys Ed teachers, in addition to Principal and/or V.P.
Contact with local recreation boards and zone sport councils required to establish contact and rapport and possible support when working in regional areas.
Employees are responsible for own accommodations and meals, Existing Biathlon
The program may involve taking several air rifles, mats and targets to various locations and setting up a temporary range AND OR use of EKO rifle (range may be for 1 day only in local community, i.e. meet with schools all week long, and come out on Saturday from 9 – 1 to try it out)
Deliver a promotional video and presentation on the sport of biathlon.
Get kids to try out the air rifle shooting, roller blading, provide demonstration of roller skiing.
Give out information about Biathlon and information about local biathlon clubs, link information to Biathlon Sask Website
Target kids aged 9 to 14
Establish contact with zone sport co-ordinators.
Optional Prepare presentation to Universities to get into the sport camps at U of R and U of S for 2009 season.
Reporting to High Performance Coaching Committee appointed delegate.
