Track and Field, Fundamentals Coach The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Deadline: April 16 , 2014 Number of 3–5 Positions: Rate of Pay: $17.00 – 20.50/hour Position Start April 29, 2015 Date: Position End June 22, 2015 Date: Number of Hours 2 – 4 per week: Classification: Non Union, Casual The Track and Field Fundamentals Coach is responsible for assisting with the development, Summary: delivery of the curriculum for their program and for the general safety, security and enjoyment of track and field for participants in the program. We are looking for responsible, energetic and creative people, who work well with children and who are completely committed to providing a safe environment for our participants. Instructors will be required to teach skills, run drills, organize scrimmages. Experience in coaching and instruction of children 7 - 12 years old is an asset. Duties include:  Preparation of a curriculum for a Track and Field Fundamentals program  Creation of lesson plans  Ensuring facilities and equipment are prepared for all activities by preparing equipment, communicating set up needs in advance and performing risk management checks on the facility.  Ensuring completion of all administrative paperwork including curriculums, lesson plans, accident reports, staff evaluations and parent feedback forms.  Maintaining positive relationships with parents/guardians of children, responding to concerns.  Responsible for building and maintaining positive group dynamics and ensuring that all children participate, learn and enjoy their time in the program  Ensuring that all children are treated with fairness, respect and understanding/  Assisting in facilitating the inclusion of children with disabilities into the program  Ensuring that all facility and program rules are met  Ensuring that they are in compliance with all KPE policies and procedures Minimum Qualifications: Education: Minimum of one year of post - secondary education completed. Preference is given to candidates in senior years, post graduate or with teaching or coaching certificates. Experience: One to two years instructing track and field to children. Experience instructing in a university environment preferred Other: Candidate MUST be available Saturdays 9am – noon and/or Wed/Fri 4:30 – 6 April 29 – June 19   Standard First Aid certificate from Red Cross, Lifesaving Society or St. John’s Ambulance issued not more than 3 years prior to the end of the letter of offer. Proof of registration in a recertification may be requested. Basic Rescuer/Level C CPR certificate issued not more than 1 year prior to the end of the letter of offer. Proof of registration in a recertification course may be requested. Skills:  Demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or leadership.  Demonstrated experience in the track and field. NCCP certification preferred.  Responsible, energetic, excellent customer service skills, adaptability and strong teamwork skills are required.  Ability to work with people with diverse abilities, ethnicities and sexual orientations is essential. Name Based Criminal Records Check: Employment is conditional upon providing proof there are no relevant criminal records that would impact working in a position of leadership and with children. Please note that UofT reserves the right to ask you for a criminal records check at any time. Method of Application Emergency Response Training: Candidates must have attended the Emergency Response Training session from January 2015 or later. Online application form is required: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/JuniorBluesSpring2015/ Resume and cover letter to be emailed to: Junior.blues@utoronto.ca Contact Information: Subject line should include title of position. Jen Leake Manager, Children & Youth Junior.blues@utoronto.ca 55 Harbord St, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2W6 Date Posted: April 6, 2015