Head Coach Application for Canadian World Games Team

Ultimate Canada

For the 2017 World Games

July 20-30 (exact dates TBD), 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland

World Games Head Coach Posting

Thank you for your interest in coaching a Canadian national team. Coaching a national team is a significant commitment and Ultimate Canada would like to provide some general information for prospective coaches regarding the commitment level expected of national team coaches as well as the main responsibilities of a coach.

1.0PROGRAM INFORMATION

For the 2017 World Games, Ultimate Canada is looking at having one head coach, one assistant coach, a team manager and an in-competition trainer to support the Canadian national team. Canada has not qualified for this event at this time (June 2016). Bids will be offered based on placement in the Mixed, Open and Women’s divisions at the 2016 WUGC in June 2016.

The Word Games Head Coach position is a 1 year term, starting on August 1st, 2016, and ending after the conclusion of the 2017 event. National Team Coaching positions are volunteer-based positions. However, coaches do not need to pay for travel costs and accommodations when attending Team Canada events. A per diem for meals will also be provided.

2.0APPLICATION PROCESS

Duly filled out applications should be emailed to: by July 4th, 2016.

This application form is for Head Coach Positions only. A separate application for Assistant Coaches will be posted after announcement of the selected Head Coach.

The Head Coach Position will be appointed by the WG Coach Selection Committee comprised of 3 Competition Committee members, as well as 2 representatives of the Competitive Open and Women’s Canadian programs. Appointed Head Coach reports back to UC’s Team Manager.

3.0RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

3.1 Commitment

Below is a list of events coaches are expected to attend:

2 try-outs scheduled between August and late October 2016. These try-outs will take place on weekends with at least one taking place in the East and at least one in the West
at least 1 training camp in 2017 with the team
at least 1 tournament in 2017 with the team
attend the 2017 World Games in Wroclaw, Poland (July 20-30, 2017 exact dates TBD)

3.2Responsibilities

The Head Coach is responsible for leading a world-class high performance plan for the World Games program, which will execute all elements related to the direction of UC’s competitive plan, ensuring continued and sustainable high performance success on the world stage. Here are some responsibilities attributed to the Head Coach.

Act as a role model for players and exhibit good Spirit on and off the field
Player application process. Review the player application process and select the team and alternates
Team selection plan. Create public document regarding team selection criteria and how players are selected. Must develop plan for working with people from across the country to support the player selection process
Language plan. Develop a language plan to address English and French communication with players.
Season plan. Development and implementation of a plan for training camp(s) and preparation tournament(s), and implementing the plan
Planning training camp. Development of a plan for training camp and implementing the plan
Training plans for players in areas such as fitness and skill development. Training plans must be documented and have documented monitoring. *Note: Ultimate Canada may recruit added experts to support this area
Competition plan. Develop a competition plan for the team
Debrief and documentation. Have a formal debrief with Ultimate Canada after the world championship and provide documentation on the various plans
Sport Canada requirements. Work with the competition committee to meet other Sport Canada national team requirements through completion of the above requirements

4.0QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will:

Be 25 years of age or older
Show a valid criminal record check (less than 2 years old)*. Cost associated with this criminal check will be refunded.
Agree to the Ultimate Canada Coach’s code of conduct and the Ultimate Canada online waiver
Have completed the Making Head Way in sport (online), SOTG test (online), NCCP Making Ethical Decision (MED) training (4h), and MED evaluation (online)*

*These requirements can be completed after the application and selection. A proof of enrollment or receipt will be required before the appointment can be made official.

The successful candidate should:

Have proven experience in implementing and leading a successful high performance program, team and culture, resulting in podium success at World Championships. This may include experience coaching at a World Championships, or experience captaining and playing at a World Championships.
Have proven experience acting in a coaching position at the World Games or WUGC level
Have proven experience acting in a coaching position at the CUC level
Complete the NCCP Planning a Practice training, and the Ultimate-specific NCCP Competition-Introduction workshop*
Be able to communicate both in English and French

APPLICATION FORM

Head Coach Team Canada World Games Mixed Team

Volunteer Disclosure Statement

Ultimate Canada is greatly appreciative of your time. The intent of this Disclosure Statement is to provide Ultimate Canada with your contact information and to ensure the protection of our volunteers and our players. The information enclosed here is for Ultimate Canada and its representatives only.

ULTIMATE CANADA VOLUNTEER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

I understand that Canada has not qualified for the 2017 World Games and our participation in the tournament is not guaranteed.

Name:

Gender: Male Female

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Province:

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What languages can you communicate effectively in?

Speaking

Writing

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

Do you have a current criminal record check? Yes No

If yes, what year was this completed?

If no, are you willing to complete a criminal record check if requested? Yes No

Following are two relevant offences to the position you are applying for. If you answer yes to any either of these relevant offenses, you are required to write, on a separate sheet of paper, the circumstances of the incident, with relevant dates, times, and the results of the conviction, suspension or fine. When you hand in the Volunteer Disclosure Statement, please attach, if applicable, your written statement about the crime of violence and /or any crime against a person.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime of violence and / or crime against a person?

Yes No

Have you ever been convicted, suspended or fined for driving while under the influence of drugs and / or alcohol? Yes No

COACHING HISTORY

How long (years) have you been coaching Ultimate?

In which province(s) has this coaching experience occurred?

Please list any official coaching training for Ultimate or other sports (NCCP, USAU coaching program, etc.) that you have, and the year each training was completed.

What levels have you coached at? Include all (school / club / regional / national / world) experience: (please give names of schools, teams, and years).

List major tournaments coached at and results (high profile multi-province and or state tournaments / club / provincial / regional / national / world).

Have you coached any other sports, team or individual? If so, please summarize your experience coaching other sports in 150 words or less.

What do you see as your greatest achievement as a coach?

COACHING REFERENCES

Provide three references who could provide us with information about your ability as a coach and as a role model for players around you. Please provide name, relationship to you, and contact information.

PLAYING HISTORY

What levels have you played at? Include all (school / club / regional / national / world) experience: Please give names of schools, teams, years and accomplishments, if any.

What do you see as your best attributes as a teammate?