August 3/06 10:07 am - Employment Opportunity: COC

Posted by Editoress on 08/3/06
 

Canadian Olympic Committee

Application Deadline: September 5, 2006
Starting Date: September 25, 2006

Position: Manager, Olympic Preparation

Job Description:
Employment Opportunities Canadian Olympic Committee

CANADIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to sport excellence is seeking a full-time Manager, Olympic Preparation.

MANAGER, OLYMPIC PREPARATION

The overall purpose of this position is to develop and implement customized Olympic Podium Performance Preparation (OPPP) programs for both the summer and winter Olympic Games by working closely with National Sport Federation partners.

This position would be of interest to Olympic athletes or coaches and/or individuals who have significant experience within the Canadian Sport system at the high performance level, along with:

• Understanding, recognition and respect for the roles, responsibilities and pressures of athletes, coaches and NSFs; and • A commitment to continuing to strengthen the relationship with athletes, coaches and NSFs in order to achieve Olympic Podium success.

The position would report directly to the Director, Olympic Preparation.

Bilingualism would be a considerable asset in this position.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Confidential applications should be sent by mail or e - mail by September 5, 2006 to:

Canadian Olympic Committee "Manager, Olympic Preparation" position Suite 1400, 85 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 5N4

e ˆ mail: lleclerc-rose@olympic.ca

Job description details - please see COC website under www.olympic.ca No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.