SPORT MANAGERS CALL-OUT
Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO) will be accepting applications for volunteer positions as Sport Managers. These positions are now available for various sport categories to be held at the next North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) which will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia on July 15-23, 2023.
ISWO is the recognized Province/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Body (P/TASB) that oversees the operations of Team Ontario, which will be comprised of approximately 400 athletes, 80 coaches and 20 mission staff. This team will be managed by Mission Staff (ISWO appointed representatives and selected Sport Managers) whose main responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of team operations and logistics.
GENERAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SPORT MANAGERS POSITIONS
Pre-Games: Assist with team development efforts such as athlete identification, qualifying events, camps, athlete registrations and sport-specific conference calls. Provide ongoing athlete training and monitoring from selection to competition. If selected as a manager for NAIG 2023, specific reference checks will be requested by ISWO.
Games-time: Mentorship and supervision/chaperoning. Provide support and/or direction towards designated caring adults in place for athletes during competition.
Post-Games: A written evaluation of all aspects of Team operations relating to coaching staff duties, responsibilities and general event overview.
MANAGING POSITION DESCRIPTION
In conjunction with the ISWO staff, the Chef de Mission and respective Coaching staff, the Sport Manager will create awareness of the 2023 NAIG to increase participation in their respective sport program across Ontario. Sport Managers must ensure their sport program meets all deadlines and requirements, and adhere to all administrative, technical and disciplinary guidelines outlined by the NAIG Council.
They must set a strong leadership example as a supportive, encouraging and proud sport participant. Managers of sport must be responsible for all team communication and necessary paperwork. Will strive to motivate and support athletes and coaching staff to achieve team goals and objectives. Sport Managers are required to relay and abide by the policies, a code of conduct, rules and regulations, as well as other guidelines established by ISWO, the NAIG Council and the 2023 Host Society.
In cooperation with the Coaching Staff, a Sport Manager is responsible for the supervision of athletes at all times. Will coordinate for team needs, which include but not limited to: equipment requests, apparel and uniform sizing as well as practice/training schedule reminders leading up to NAIG. Needs to sustain ongoing communication with Team Ontario Mission Staff, Coaches, Trainers, Parents/Guardians, Athletes and ISWO. May lead or support any related duties to fundraising for their team. In consultation with the Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) and Coaching Staff, Sport Managers will assist with talent identification, evaluations, team development strategies and/or camp deliveries, organizing and assistance with athlete selection, where appropriate.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (For all 2023 NAIG Sport Managers & Coaches)
In addition to the sport specific requirements, as outlined in the 2023 NAIG Sport Technical Package, it is mandatory for all Sport Managers to complete elected Professional Development (PD) in order to be a qualified participant of the 2023 NAIG. Mandatory PD can be obtained after the application process but must be successfully completed prior to the commencement of 2023 NAIG.
SPORT CATEGORIES – PREFERENCE SELECTION
A chart provided within the application form contains information on grouped categories and sport programs as identified through the 2023 NAIG Technical Sport Package. The sport and group categories have been previously approved by the NAIG Council and are reflected in the Governing Rules – Sport Program. Any necessary updates or changes will be shared with NAIG Council and each team representatives.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Fill-out and submit an online application form by Friday, September 9th, 2022. 5pm EST. Printable Application Forms should be completed and scanned to: Team.Ontario@iswo.ca
Eligible Managers may be asked to have an in-person, online and/or phone interview.
Successful applicants will be notified by October 2022.
All applications will be considered; however, Sport Managers of Indigenous descent (First Nation, Inuit and Métis) are preferred.