Call For Applications: Team Staff for the World University Men’s and Women’s Rugby 7-a-Side Championship

What: World University Men’s & Women’s Rugby 7-a-Side Championship in Brive-La-Gaillarde,
France

When: July 11th- 13th, 2012 (Anticipated travel dates of July 7th to 14th, 2012 inclusive)
Staff should also be prepared to attend various preparatory events, such as the USA 7s
Tournament held in Las Vegas, NV February 9-12, 2012, the Rugby Canada University
Sevens tournament, as well as a pre-event training camp in July.

Who: CIS will be sending both a men’s and women’s team, each made up of 12 players, 3
staff, 1 therapist and 1 referee. Applications must be sent in individually; no group
applications will be accepted.

Funding: This opportunity is a self-funded event and, although efforts are underway to seek
sponsorship, this is not guaranteed. Administration and organization of the trip will be
facilitated through CIS International Programs Services.

Positions: There are four staff positions to be filled per team: (1) Team Leader; (2), Head Coach;
(3) Assistant Coach; and (4) Therapist.

Criteria:

Team Leader
a) Previous international or national team experience as a coach, manager or athlete.
b) Previously demonstrated strong administrative and communications skills.
c) Bilingual (preferred)

Head Coach
a) Previous international or national team experience as a coach in 7-a-side rugby.
b) Previous head coach experience in other team environments (including the postsecondary
level).
c) NCCP level 3 coaching certification (or higher).
d) Previous experience at a FISU or similar event is considered an asset.
e) Bilingual (preferred).

Assistant Coach
a) Previous experience as a coach in 7-a-side rugby.
b) Previous coaching experience at the post-secondary level.
c) NCCP level 3 coaching certification (or higher).
d) Bilingual (preferred).

Therapist
a) Previous international or national team or post-secondary experience with rugby.
b) Current member of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA) or Sport
Physiotherapy Canada (SPC).
c) Bilingual (preferred).

Applicants for these positions:
1) Must be committed to providing a positive international sporting experience for the players of Team Canada.
2) Coaches and team leader must be active men’s or women’s rugby coaches at a Canadian post secondary institution.
3) Must be able and willing to pay the full costs of participation, including preparatory events and camps. Total cost is estimated at a maximum of $3,000.
4) Must be available to participate at the World University Championship tournament (July 11 to 14) as well as various preparation events, including a pre-competition training camp.
5) Must be willing to participate in event organization, including liaising with Team Canada players prior to the event to ensure that they are properly prepared for the World Championships.

Applicants must submit a covering letter and a brief resumé of their rugby experience, particularly relating to 7-a-side rugby, as well as indicate what position they are applying for by November 9th, 2011 via e-mail to:

Men’s and Women’s Rugby 7-a-side Coordinating Committee
CIS International Programs Services
E-mail: canada@universitysport.ca
Tel: (613) 562-5670, Ext 32

Selection details: The selection committee will be composed of members of the CIS Women’s Rugby Coaches Association and Rugby Canada. The head coach will be selected by November 14th, 2011 and will join the selection committee in choosing the remaining members of the team staff. The successful remaining candidates will be selected by November 21st, 2011 and contacted shortly thereafter.