Call for applications Canadian xc skiing coaches & technicians 2011 winter universiade

Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), as the Canadian franchise holder of the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) is responsible for the coordination and entry of the Canadian team in the Universiade. CIS is seeking three (3) experienced individual to be apart of the Canadian Cross Country team for the 25th Winter Universiade.

Where:
25th Universiade – Erzurum, Turkey

When:
The 25th Universiade is an 11-day multi winter sport event that is scheduled to take place from January 27th to February 6th, 2011.

The Coaches and Technicians should be prepared to arrive in Turkey on January 23rd and leave February 7th. They should also be prepared to participate in all pre-event sport specific team planning

What:
The Universiade is a multi-sport event that takes place every two years in various cities all over the world. The 25th Universiade in Erzurum will feature over 70 medal events, encompassed in the following 11 sports:

· Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Ice Hockey, Curling, Cross Country Skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Short Track Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Snowboarding, and Freestyle Skiing.

The athletes’ village will be set-up in Erzurum and will host both officials and athletes. It is ten minutes walking distance to the city center and 10km from race events.

Term of appointment:
The successful candidates will serve in their respective positions for the Canadian Cross Country team from April 1st, 2010 until March 31st, 2011.

Funding: The coaching and technician positions are voluntary positions and are completely self-funded. The approximate cost of participation at past Universiades has been approximately $3500. However cross-country staffs at past Universiades have generated sponsorship funds to offset a portion of the cost.

Who:
Canada is allowed to send a maximum team size of 12 athletes (6 men & 6 women) and 4 officials (team leader, coaches, & technicians) to participate in the following events:

Men:
10 km Free
30 km C/mass start
Relay 4x10km
Sprint
Double pursuit 7,5km C/7,5km

Women:
5 km F
15 km C/mass start
Relay 3x5km
Sprint
Double pursuit 5km C/5km F

The Universiade is open to any competitor between the ages of 17 and 28 in the year of the Games, who is a full-time post-secondary student (e.g. University, college, CEGEP) or has graduated from a post secondary institution within the previous year of the event.

We anticipate an overall Team Canada size of approximately 150 members (110 athletes and 40 support staff) for the 2011 Universiade.

Canadian Cross Country Coaches Requirements:
Candidates for the coaching positions – Cross Country will possess the best combination of the following:

· Demonstrated administrative and leadership capability.
· Previous international experience or national team experience as a coach/athlete Cross Country
· Previous coaching experience in other team environments (preferably at the post secondary level) would be considered in the assessment.
· Previously demonstrated strong communication and administrative skills
· Proven ability to raise funds or access to individuals who will raise funds for the project.

Canadian Cross Country Technicians Requirements:
Candidates for the technician positions – Cross Country will possess the best combination of the following:

· Previous international experience or national team experience as a coach/athlete/technician in Cross Country
· Previous experience in other team environments (preferably at the post secondary level) would be considered in the assessment.
· Previously demonstrated strong communication
· Proven ability to raise funds or access to individuals who will raise funds for the project.

Applicants for these positions:

· Must be committed to providing a positive international and educational sporting experience for the members of Team Canada.
· Must be able and willing to raise funds to offset the costs of participation. In the past coaches and staff have only been charged only part of the approximate $3500 cost required of the student athletes.

Selection Dates:
Selections will be made by March 5h, 2010 The selected team leader will be involved in the selection of the team staff. Only the successful candidates will be notified.

Submission Deadlines:
Applicants are requested to outline their abilities in relation to the above in a covering letter and include a personal résumé. All applications must be submitted as electronic file attachments in an e-mail no later than February 28th, 2010 to:

CIS Cross Country Coordinating Committee
E-mail: canada@universitysport.ca

The CIS Cross Country Coordinating Committee and selected Team Leader will review all of the applications and make selections.

Additional Information:
Gender equity, bilingual language requirements, and team environment compatibility will be considered. All candidates shall be subject to a screening process, including a criminal reference and driving offence check, prior to the confirmation of their selection.