EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY |
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POSITION TITLE: | Performance Pathways Mentorship – 3 months (6 hours/week x 12 weeks) |
Posting Date:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 |
DEPARTMENT: | Performance Pathways | Application Deadline:
Sunday, October 29, 2023 (11:59 PM -EST) |
REPORTS TO: | CSIO Advisor, Game Plan
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LOCATION: | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC) 875 Morningside Avenue, Suite 100, Toronto |
Interview Date:
Week of November 9, 2023 (Date TBC) |
Position Summary
The mentorship program with Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) will provide hands on experience in the field of Sport Administration and Performance Planning. The athlete mentee will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of high performance programming at the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) level. Working with the Advisor, Game Plan Manager, Performance Partnerships, and
Performance Pathway Advisors, the mentorship will focus on increasing an understanding of High Performance sport in Ontario, including but not limited to how High Performance Management Plans (HPMP) and Individual Athlete Performance Plans (IAPP) enhance an athlete’s ability to achieve national and international podium success. Supporting this will be exposure to the delivery of high performance Coach and Technical Leader (CTL) education, Game Plan, and Athlete Programs and Services offered by CSIO.
About Performance Pathways
Performance Pathways Department is responsible for:
· High Performance Program Development – In partnership with Provincial and National Sport Organizations, supporting the current & next generation of Olympic and Paralympic medal-winning athletes, identified coaches, and sport technical leaders.
· Athlete Programs – Support targeted athletes through delivery and accessibility to programs and services; the delivery of Game Plan, talent identification programs such as SPARC (Sport Assessment and Research Combine), RBC Training Ground, and Paralympian Search.
· Coaching and Technical Leadership – Facilitating and delivering mentorship and professional development opportunities for Ontario-based high performance coaches and technical leaders, and
the delivery of the Advanced Coaching Diploma Program.
Core Competencies
· Have a passion for high performance sport and athlete development pathways.
· Demonstrate some pre-existing knowledge of high performance programming as an athlete.
· Must be comfortable communicating and interacting with internal and external high
performance team members.
· Have a growth mindset.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Criteria
· Undergraduate degree or relevant experience.
· Experience working or volunteering in a sport-related industry or in a non-profit organization is an asset.
· Highly developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
· Possess initiative and autonomy.
· Intermediate / Advanced computer skills and knowledge of the MS Office Suite required.
· Experience functioning with virtual communication platforms (i.e., Zoom, Teams, etc.).
About the Mentorship
· The Mentee will shadow various members of the Pathways team to learn, understand, and support with the workflows of various roles to gain learning outcomes which will help with the Mentorship Final Project
· Mentorship duration: Six (6) hours per week for a period of three (3) months (minimum of 72 hours)
· Mentee will receive:
o $320 / month stipend
o Validated parking for approved mentorship days at CSIO
· Gym Access during CSIO staff access times
· Ability to network and build industry connections with all facets of CSIO staff, as well as external sport partners.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the mentorship, the mentee will have gained a greater awareness and understanding of key factors influencing successful high performance pathway programs, the provincial and national sport organization (PSO/NSO) landscape, and how they interact and align, to place more Ontario athletes on international podiums.
There are four (4) main learning outcomes:
1. Key components of a well-structured High-Performance Management Plan (HPMP)
2. Increased understanding of Sport Management Practices
3. Increased understanding of Sport Performance Environments
4. Increased awareness of wholistic Athlete Development programs and services
Mentorship Final Project
o 30-minute Lunch and Learn presentation focused on learnings gained from the mentorship, as it relates to the four (4) learning objectives outlined above.
Application Process
1. Complete the form: 2023 Performance Pathways Mentorship – Online
Application Form
2. Submit resume and cover letter (in one PDF document) to:
Search Committee,
Canadian Sport Institute Ontario
E-mail: careers@csiontario.ca
Canadian Sport Institute Ontario is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, or disability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.