Recruiter - employment (Eastern Para-Athletic Recruiter)
Company: Athletics Canada
Location: Toronto, ON
Closing Date: 2014-12-12
Athletics Canada 2445 St. Laurent Blvd. Suite B1-110 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C3
Eastern Canada Para-Athletic Recruiter
Department: Paralympic Program, Development
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time Position
Reports to: Paralympic Talent ID and Development Lead
General: To assist with the development and execution of the Paralympic Development program: to identify and recruit potential athletes with classifiable disabilities for the Paralympic stream of Athletics Canada within Eastern Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
 Point of contact for grass roots and developmental potential Paralympic athletes
 Link to rehabilitation facilities, educational institutions etc.
 Link to clubs and coaches
 Organize camps and talent ID days as well as competitions for development and talent ID
 Implement development and recruitment plan under the leadership of the Paralympic Talent ID and Development lead
 Communicate with Head Coach, Development lead and athletes with respect to potential performance and future plans for competition
 Preparation of communication and educational awareness materials
 Organization and implementation of various events to build awareness as well as for recruitment of Paralympic potential athletes
 Manage and contribute to social media platforms information
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience:
 Knowledge of the sports development process and the Paralympic movement
Personal Skills:
 Demonstrated skills in building relationships with athletes, sport organizations and people in general.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking and presentations.
 Ability to prioritize, coordinate and meet deadlines.
 Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
 Passion for the development and talent ID of athletics.
Education/Qualifications:
 Sound academic or vocational background.
 A University degree (bachelor's, masters or doctorate) in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology.
 Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
 Working experience with athletes and athletic teams in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration is preferred
 Some education in coaching
Compensation:
Compensation will be a hourly wage of $23.08 or above for 40.0 hours per week determined by successful candidates' skills, experience and qualifications
Comprehensive Benefits package will be offered to the selected applicant
Application Process. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Athletics Canada promotes employment equity.

Please send applications in confidence to Corey Dempsey, cdempsey@athletics.ca