Employment Opportunities


Summer 2017 BC Wrestling Program Administrator/ Coordinator
 
Classification: Part Time/Student Summer Work
 
Function of Job:
 
BC Wrestling is seeking enthusiastic and motivated candidates to assist with various wrestling endeavors throughout the Summer months. Shifts will typically range from 6-8 hours in length. Some light travel may be involved. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight regarding the operations of a provincial sports organization, and its associated organizations, while furthering personal enjoyment of the sport of wrestling.
 
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Plan, organize, develop, and implement wrestling events and maintain assigned recreational wrestling programs, including coaching and teaching responsibilities, and planning for team activities.
  • General duties may include: program registration, conducting membership reviews , addressing inquiries, handling cash, answering the telephone, and processing general event registrations
  • Supervise, train, and organize athletes and other staff as assigned.
  • Coordinate scheduling of events for outside partner areas as assigned.
  • Assess needs of each event, recommend actions, and make recommendations for changes for future events as required in a written report submitted to the provincial office.
  • Identify and practice risk management protocols, safety, and welfare of facilities and sports participants, utilizing own knowledge concerning the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
  • As required, manage the association webpage
  • Provide support for the reorganization efforts of the provincial head office
  • provide support to the provincial wrestling team leading up to and throughout the BC Games as required.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
 

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
1) Must be between 15 and 30 years of age
2) Was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year
3) Intend to return to school on a full time basis during the next academic year.
4) Are currently a student in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical program
5) Are a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been confirmed under the Immigration & refugee Protection Act
6) Are legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations 
7) Possess effective communication skills.
8) Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
 
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
 
1) Basic knowledge and understanding of fundamental wrestling movements and techniques
2) Experience with training athletes in the sport of wrestling, and other supervisory staff.
3) Some computer skills
4) Valid Driver’s License
3) CPR/First Aid certification.

If interested in this position please send your resume and cover letter to Mark Brkic at execdirector@bcwrestling.com

All applications due no later than Thursday May 25, 2017

BC Wrestling offers a dynamic and exciting work environment to the successful candidate. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.