Call For Applications: Team staff for the 4th World University Rugby 7-a-Side Championship

What: 4th World University Men's & Women's Rugby 7-a-Side Championship in Porto, Portugal

When: July 21st - 24th, 2010
(Anticipated travel dates of July 16 to July 25, 2010)

Staff should also be prepared to attend various preparatory events, such as the USA 7s Tournament held in Las Vegas, NV February 13-14, 2010 as well as a pre-event training camp in July.

Who: The CIS will be sending both a men's and women's team of 12 players, 3 staff, 1 therapist and 1 referee.

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 post-secondary 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 $4,000.
4) Must be available to participate at the World University Championship tournament (July 17 to 25) 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 September 30th, 2009 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

The successful candidates will be selected by October 9th, 2009 and contacted shortly thereafter.

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