Softball Canada is pleased to extend an invitation to interested candidates to apply for the position of Head Coach of our Senior Women’s National Team (SWNT).

A job description for the Head Coach position SWNT is attached. In addition to the traditional responsibilities, the Head Coach will work in collaboration with the Operations Manager – National Teams and the Women’s National Team Committee in designing and implementing a multi-faceted high performance program.

The ideal candidate will be certified at Level 4 or higher under the National Coaching Certification Program (or the equivalent in the new NCCP – Competition High Performance certified), or have the equivalent experience and training. Experience coaching and/or playing at a high calibre international level is an asset. Coaches who are certified at Level 3 may apply providing they ultimately enrol in the Level 4 program, if they are the successful candidate. Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Key attributes will be:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with players and other staff members
• Demonstrated vision and expertise in the development of annualized planning
• Leadership skills
• Familiarity with cutting edge softball specific strategies and sport science innovations to maximize performance

Deadline for applications is January 2, 2009. Applications, including references, should be sent to Softball Canada, 223 Colonnade Road, Suite 212, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7K3, info@softball.ca or fax 613-523-5761. Candidates that are short-listed will be subject to a thorough background review and will be interviewed in January, 2009. We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.