Para-Equestrian Canada

Ontario Regional Development Coach Position


The Para-Equestrian Canada Ontario Regional Development will report to and work under the leadership of the Para-Equestrian Canada High Performance Committee and the Para-Equestrian Canada National Team Coach.


Responsibilities of the Regional Development Coach:


• Research, locate, and identify athletes that have an interest in the discipline of Para-Dressage

• Provide ongoing rider skill development through video assessment, training clinics, and/or lessons

• Evaluate and monitor the potential of athletes as future Canadian Para-Equestrian Team members

• Assist athletes and personal coaches in transitioning to higher levels of competition


Required Qualifications:


• Minimum NCCP Level 2 with specific background coaching up to 3rd Level

Dressage.

• NCCP Level 1 with CanTRA Coach or CanTRA Instructor Certification; may be

considered concurrently with experience and background in competitive

dressage at least to 3rd level.

• Knowledge of the functional FEI Para-Dressage classification system, rules and adaptive tack.


Desirable Qualifications:


• Experience working with athletes with a disability.

• Experience judging and/or coaching Para-Dressage.

• Personal competitive experience within the sport of Dressage beyond 3rd Level.

• Experience in identifying, selecting and matching horses suitable to the needs of individual athletes.

• Certification as a National Classification Advisor or Classifier.


The application deadline for this position is September 15th, 2009. All applications are to be sent to the attention of Amie OShaughnessy, Manager Para-Equestrian at the Equine Canada office 2685 Queensview Dr., Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2, Fax:613-248-3484 or e-mail:aoshaughnessy@equinecanada.ca

Note - All successful candidates will be subject to a Police Records Check before finalizing their appointment.