CANADA BASKETBALL
Internship (Co-op) Opportunity
Intern,Domestic Development
Canada Basketball is the national sport governing body for amateur basketball in Canada. Located in Toronto, Canada Basketball is a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to “Lead in the Promotion and Development of Basketball in Canada through Programs and Services”.
Canada Basketballis now accepting applications from students enrolled in a Co-op program from a recognized Canadian University/College.
The successful applicant will assist with thedevelopment of basketball through domestic initiatives such as the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program, 3x3 and related events. Responsibilities will include assisting in the effort to grow the program – through marketing and promotion, program operations, administration, as well as other tactical duties in order to achieve the short term and long term goals of growing the game of basketball in Canada.
Key Attributes
The Domestic DevelopmentIntern must possess the following attributes:
- Background in Physical Education or Sport Management/ Sports Marketing an asset.
- Knowledge of the Canadian sport system and the provincial and national basketball environments.
- Understanding of basic project management skills and experience, particularly adhering to timelines, planning and documentation.
- Superior organizational, written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to work extra hours as required to complete tasks and available to work week nights, weekends and holidays as required.
- Ability to work under pressure; work independently, maintain tight schedules and multi-task effectively in a dynamic and service oriented team environment.
- Detail oriented with strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and internet research.
- Wordpress and social media experience an asset.
- NCCP certification an asset.
- Energetic, self-motivated and possessing a winning attitude.
Job Description
- Promote and aid in thedomestic growth of basketball to PTSOs, community organizations, YMCAs, schools and municipal parks & recreation, through the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program, 3x3 and related events.
- Develop, organize and update program materials and content, including operations manual, coach’s manual, parent’s guide, etc.
- Update all Domestic Development electronic media platforms, including, but not limited to, the website, blog, Twitter and Facebook fan page.
- Provide top level customer service during all communications with, players, parents andcoachesboth internal/external.
- Assist with the implementation and execution of the registration platform for 3x3 events.
- Responsible for the procurement and distribution of materials needed for SNYB, including inventory control and tracking.
- Responsible for all administrative duties relating to the Domestic Development portfolio– communications, inquiries, database management, and all other service functions as required.
Length and Term: The position will be full-time from September to December, 2015 (four month term).
Applications Deadline:June 30, 2015
Payment: Interns will be compensated with a monthly honorarium of $500.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to:
Ron Yeung, Manager –Domestic Development
Please include your cover letter and resume in one document
and ensure the email subject line reads
“Internship – Domestic Development Basketball”
or
Canada Basketball
Ron Yeung
Steve Nash Youth Basketball
1 Westside Dr. Unit 11
Toronto, ONM9C 1B2
Fax: 416-614-9570