October 17, 2008 – The Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of High Performance Provincial MTB Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager, High Performance Programs of the OCA, the Provincial MTB Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the MTB XC men’s and women’s programs at the Elite, Espoir and Junior levels. This will include providing leadership and support for athletes competing at National Events, projects, camps, and National Championships, with a focus on the 2009 and 2013 Canada Summer Games.

The successful candidate must have proven leadership, vision and expertise in the planning and implementation of a high-performance program. International equivalency will be accepted. The successful candidate must also have a proven ability in the technical application of training and competition plans and excellent management and communication skills.

Evaluation of the Provincial MTB Coordinator will be based on the position’s key responsibilities, which are:

1. With athletes, personal coaches, and or Club/Teams to ensure that they have adequate coaching support and if necessary help them source this support.
2. Communicate with personal coaches prior to and during projects
3. With the Manager, High Performance Programs ensure:
– That all Provincial Team athletes adhere to the Athlete Agreement
– Execution and reporting on Provincial Team projects
– MTB projects are run within designated budgets.
– MTB provincial team projects have competent support staff (assistant coaches, mechanics etc.), and ensuring direction and evaluation of this staff.
4. Be a non-voting member on the OCA High Performance Committee.
5. Attend key provincial and national events, including but not limited to Provincial Team projects, training camps, selection camps, Canada Games, National Championships.
6. Mentor an Assistant Coach for each project if applicable
7. Coordinate/Conduct a minimum of 2 NCCP clinics for designated discipline

Time Requirements and Commitments
– 2009 MTB Program
– 2 Canada Cups (Approximately 7-8 Days)
– National Mountain Bike Championships (Approximately 5 Days)
– Mountain Bike Camp (Cadet/Junior) (Approximately 3 Days including planning)
– Mountain Bike Camp (Minime/PeeWee) (Approximately 2 Day including planning)
– Attend all MTB O-Cup Events and pertinent selection races (Approximately 8-12 Days)
– 2 NCCP Courses (Approximately 4 Days)
– Canada Summer Games (5 Days) If a CSG year

Minimum Level II NCCP Certification is required. Candidates will need to complete Level 3 by end of 2009 season.

Domestic travel will be required.

This position is a one year renewable contract with compensation of $8,000 – $12,000 with per diem and mileage allowance dependant on 2009 MTB program.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, by November 7, 2008 the contact below by email or surface mail. (Faxes will not be accepted). The Ontario Cycling Association wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ontario Cycling Association
C/O Manager, High Performance Programs
1185 Eglinton Ave. East
North York, ON
M3C 3C6
Email: racing@ontariocycling.org