POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Position Title |
Sport Coordinator- BMX & Mountain Bike |
Application Closing Date |
Will remain open until a suitable applicant is found |
Hours |
37.5 |
Salary |
Salary based on experience, excellent benefits package and professional development opportunities and expenses. |
Starting Date |
ASAP |
Position Purpose:
The Alberta Bicycle Association is seeking to fill one position of Sport Coordinator- Mountain Bike & BMX. The successful candidate will have experience in program planning, event coordination and management. |
About the Alberta Bicycle Association:
The Alberta Bicycle Association (ABA) is the affiliated provincial branch of the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA). The ABA is responsible for facilitating introduction to organized cycling and to develop a strong competitive cycling program while protecting and advocating the rights of cyclists and acting as the organizing body which promotes all aspects of cycling in Alberta. The ABA is a not-for-profit association run by volunteers, relying on membership fees, fundraising, and government support for operating funds. ABA members include road, track, BMX, cyclo-cross and mountain bike racing, recreational and transportation, educators, coaches, officials, administrators, enthusiast, volunteers, and advocates of the sport. |
Location:
This position is located at the Edmonton Office but the incumbent will be required to travel extensively within the province. Thus the incumbent must be willing to travel. |
SECTION B: Key Responsibility Areas
The key responsibility areas (KRAs) are the major outputs for which the position is responsible and are not a comprehensive statement of the position activities.
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Key Responsibility Areas |
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Event Management |
§ Coordination and development of Events Calendar § Work as a liaison between organizers, officials, and participants. § Coordinate the production of race resources § Development and maintenance of standards at events and provide support to Organizers, Officials, and Volunteers. § Act as Technical Delegate to assigned races (all disciplines) § Assist organizers in attracting National and International events to Alberta § Manage the Trailblazers Youth Mountain Bike series
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2. |
Program Management |
§ Development of Provincial Commissaire Program. § Management of clinics |
3. |
Administrative Management |
§ Key liaison with Racing and BMX Committees § Coordinate meetings, including preparation and circulation of agendas and minutes, of BMX and Racing Committees § Develop, maintain, develop and update administrative tools and all resources to assist in the delivery of events, materials and programs. § Maintain BMX and Mountain Bike points, results and upgrades § Assist Provincial Team Management § Assist in the development of policy and procedures § Preparation of information for communication vehicles. § Maintain communication with membership, media, and other sport bodies as required § Implementing Racing Committee Policy
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SECTION C: Key Selection Criteria
A suitable candidate for the position will have a post-secondary degree in Sport or Recreation, or related experience. Candidates must be comfortable working with computers; experience with Microsoft Excel is desirable. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, and bring a high level of energy to the position. Candidates must have access to a vehicle.
Experience / Qualifications / Attributes: Required by the incumbent to successfully perform the positions key responsibilities. |
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A knowledge and understanding of cycling |
2. |
An affinity with the aims and targets of the Alberta Bicycle Association |
3. |
Understanding delivery of all aspects of a sports event |
4. |
Excellent written and oral communication skills |
5. |
Experience working with deadlines |
Further Information:
Resumes must address the Qualifications and Knowledge/Experience/Attributes Applications can be emailed to : Heather Lothian Executive Director Alberta Bicycle Association 11759 Groat Road Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6 heather@albertabicycle.ab.ca |