Learning Facilitator/Evaluator Application

Learning Facilitator/Evaluator Application

Ontario Sailing Application

Application Deadline: Thursday January 3rd, 2013

Name:______Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy):____ / _____ / ______

Address:______City: ______Province:______Postal Code: ______

Telephone:(h) ______(c)______E-mail:

CANSail # (formerly called CYA Instructor Number): ______NCCP#:______

Please place an X beside the best phone number to use to get a hold of you during daytime hours

• Along with this application please include a cover letter and sailing resume describing your sailing teaching/coaching experience. Also include in your resume any other teaching/coaching experience you may have outside the sailing world and anything else you think that pertains to your development as a Learning Facilitator/Evaluator.

• There are 3 phases to this process:

Stage 1- Your application and resume will be evaluated by the Ontario Sailing Selection Committee and compared to others

Stage 2- Only a select number will progress to this stage and will be contacted for an interview (applicants with the most experience will be given priority)

Stage 3- Select candidates from the interview stage will be forwarded to the selection committee for approval

• Please attach current copies of all your prerequisites and all relevant coaching certifications (eg LTS WS, LTR, Red, Orange etc).

• Prerequisites for the clinic are:

• Meet the minimum age requirement of 20 years old
• Have completed CANSail Fundamental Course or the former NCCP Intro to Competitions part A & B
• Been certified for a minimum of two (2) years as a CANSail or CYA White Sail & Bronze Sail (or equivalent combination of current and past coaching levels eg. Green & Blue) Instructorwith a minimum of 300 hours in each context and 1200 hours total
• Have up to date First Aid & CPR, Boat Rescue & PCOC certification
• Have completed the Sail Canada Long Term Sailor Development Online Module

The 2013 Learning Facilitator clinic will take place at the Buffalo Canoe Club, Ridgeway Ontario. The clinic will begin the evening of Friday May 10th and run through to Wednesday May 15th. The cost of the clinic is $800 plus HSTthis price includes accommodation and meals.

• Applicants are required to have attended the Fundamental Course either as a full participant (candidate), observer or assistant and be familiar with the material and contents of the course. Proof of participation should be provided by course LF and/or PSA prior to attending the LF clinic. If you have not previously taken a CANSail Fundamental course contact your PSA and arrange to observe or assist with a course prior to attending the LF clinic.

• There cannot be any provisions made for applicants that are unable to attend the entire clinic. Please do not apply if it is not possible for you to commit to participate in the entire clinic.

• Please also note a set number of sports will be designated for candidates from provinces outside of Ontario.

Please list your sailing coaching history for the last five years:

Where applicable please indicate when you achieved each of your Instructor Levels (note the coach level prerequisites as listed above):

Green______Blue______Red______Orange______

White Sail Coach______Bronze Sail Coach______LTR Coach______

CANSail 1&2 ______CANSail 3&4 ______CANSail 5&6 ______

Competitive Development Coach ______

Candidate Profile

The questions below are designed to help us learn more about you and your needs as a LF candidate. Please answer honestly and keep your responses as concise as possible (maximum 4 sentences).

1. Identify one specific section of the CANSail Fundamental course curriculum that you would feel comfortable teaching. Briefly explain why you feel apt to teach this particular area.

1. Identify one specific section of the White Sail, Bronze Sail, LTR or CANSail curriculum that you would feel comfortable teaching. Briefly explain why you feel apt to teach in this particular area.

1. Identifyone specific section of the CANSail Fundamental course curriculum that you would not comfortable teaching. Briefly explain why you are uncertain about teaching this particular area.

1. Identify one specific section of the White Sail, Bronze Sail, LTR or CANSail curriculum that you would not feel comfortable teaching. Briefly explain why you are uncertain about teaching this particular area.

1. The CANSail program incorporates racing elements throughout the CANSail student levels. Please detail your relevant racing experience and identify how this will enhance your ability to work as a Learning Facilitator delivering CANSail instructor training.

1. What experience or education outside of sailing have you had that would enhance your role as a Learning Facilitator teaching clinic?

Names of references that can be contacted who are knowledgeable about your instructing skills and character. Please include one individual that has worked directly with you as a coach/instructor.

RELEASE

I certify that the information here in is accurate. I understand that by signing and submitting this form I give permission to Ontario Sailing to contact, in addition to the character references, any of the individuals, schools or clubs named above to verify the information provided.

Signature ______Date ______

If you have any questions about this application please email Megan Medlock at or phone 1-888-672-7245 x 226

Please submit your application, cover letter, resume and copies of your current qualifications to Megan Medlock by mail or email (no faxes please) no later than:

ThursdayJanuary 3rd2013

Late applications will not be considered

Mailing Address: Ontario Sailing, 65 Guise St E. Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8B4

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