Call For Applications: Women’s Soccer Staff for the 27th Summer Universiade

What: 27th Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia.

When: July 6-17, 2013.
(Anticipated travel dates of July 1th to July 18th, 2013)

Team staff should also be prepared to travel domestically to attend athlete tryouts, as well as potentially attend an overseas preparation camp before the start of the Universiade. Dates to be determined for both activities.

Who: The CIS will be sending a team of 20 players, 4 staff (Team Leader, Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Therapist).

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 Available: There are four (4) staff positions to be filled for the team: 1 Team Leader, 1 Head Coach, 1 Assistant Coach and 1 Therapist.

Criteria: Team Leader
a) Previous international or national team experience as a coach, manager or athlete in soccer.
b) Previously demonstrated strong administrative and communications skills.
c) Previous coaching (including assistant coach experience) or playing experience in soccer at the post-secondary level.
d) NCCP level 2 coaching certification (or higher).
e) Previous experience at a FISU or similar event is considered an asset.
f) Currently a head coach at a CIS institution
g) Bilingual (preferred).

Head Coach
a) Previous international or national team experience as a coach in soccer.
b) Previous experience as a head coach in soccer.
c) Previous head coaching experience at the post-secondary level.
d) NCCP level 3 coaching certification (or higher).
e) Currently a head coach at a CIS institution
f) Bilingual (preferred).

Assistant Coach
a) Previous experience as a coach in soccer.
b) Previous head coaching experience at the post-secondary level.
c) NCCP level 3 coaching certification (or higher).
d) Currently a head coach at a CIS institution
e) Bilingual (preferred).

Therapist
a) Current member of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA) or Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC).
b) Bilingual (preferred).
c) Currently employed in a Canadian Interuniversity Sport Institution (preferred)

Application procedure:
Applicants must provide the by Thursday, March 8, 2012

1. Name
2. Mailing address
3. Institution
4. Email address
5. Office Phone
6. Home Phone
7. Cell Phone
8. A cover letter describing the coaching philosophy you may employ in creating or bring to the Universiade team
9. Resume outlining the following:
a. CIS Coaching Experience
b. Provincial or National Coaching Experience
c. International Coaching Experience
d. Coaching Awards
e. CSA Coaching Certification
f. Other National Association Coaching Certification

Applicants for these positions:

1. Must be committed to providing a positive international sporting experience for the athletes of Team Canada.
2. Must be active women’s soccer coach at a CIS institution.
3. Must be able and willing to pay the full costs of participation, including preparatory events and camps. Total cost is estimated at $3600.
4. Must be available to participate at the Universiade as well as travel to all athlete tryouts and preparation camps.
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 Universiade.
6. Must attend 2012 CIS national championships at the University of Victoria November 8-11, 2012 (therapist exempt)

Application submissions:
Applicants must submit all required information by March 8, 2012 via e-mail to:

CIS Women’s Soccer Universiade Coordinating Committee
E-mail: canada@universitysport.ca