Sports Mentor

A. POSITION TITLE: Sports Mentor (Required: College/University Athletic experience or higher)

B. REPORTS TO: Director of Sports

C.

The Sports mentors Position provides direction to Athletes or teams on how to succeed in their sport of choice. Sports mentors **SIMPLY** Act as a sounding board for athletes or teams to voice their opinions or concerns. Mentors can be a guide, a sports tutor, an adviser, or merely a confidant.

The key responsibilities of the Mentoring are as follows:
1.0 Mentoring

(i) assist athletes/coaches and teams to reach their performance potential in sports.

(ii) provide a mentor relationship to athletes/coaches and teams that supports the holistic well-being of all Athletes United members.

(iii) facilitate athletes/coaches in mentally planning for training and competitions, creating, and maintaining positive environments and improving upon communication skills.

(iv) promote the learning of specific performance enhancement techniques (e.g. imagery, goal setting) for athletes and coaches.

(v) create the ability for athletes/coaches to debrief and evaluate performances or programs.

(vi) maintain client documentation and refer to and arrange follow-up as necessary.

(vii) Sports Mentors are **prohibited** in facilitating a health care plan or assisting in any physical or verbal healthcare advice.

2.0 Organizational Processes

(i) be informed of the policies, procedures, and practices of Athletes United.

(ii) contribute to the efficient functioning of the organization and the attainment of goals.

(iii) manage organizational priorities as necessary to perform tasks.

4.0 Collaboration and Teamwork

(i) promote awareness of Athletes United services and programs. Participate in staff and team meetings of Athletes United and community meetings; and

5.0 Communications

(i) communicate effectively with interdisciplinary Athletes United health professionals to create a cohesive team and seamless transition of health services for the athlete.

(ii) communicate effectively with all clients, families, peers, other health care professionals and community partner organizations.

7.0 Related Duties

(i) maintain confidentiality of colleague and client information.

(ii) assist with planning and attend special events; and

(iii) perform other associated duties as requested by the Director of Health Care.
- E. _AUTHORITY

The authority delegated to the Sports Mentor by the Director of Sports is as follows:
(i) liaise colleagues and community partner organizations to support the healthy development and wellness of clients served.
- F. _ACCOUNTABILITY

The Sports Mentor is accountable to the Director of Sports as follows:
(i) maintain the best interests of the client served by carrying out their duties and obligations with fairness, integrity and objectivity.

(ii) demonstrate competence and excellence in mentoring and

(iii) respect and maintain confidentiality of all professionally acquired information.
- G. _QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications of the Sports Mentoring are as follows:
1.0 Educational Requirements and Professional Certifications

(i) Graduate degree in Sport Management or any related field from a recognized university.

2.0 Experience, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

(i) Canada/United Sates College/University sporting experience or higher **(Requirement)**

(ii) Passionate about empowering Athletes in age 10+

(iii) Passionate about creating global community through sports.

(iv) Outstanding interpersonal communication skills and cross-cultural awareness

(v) Experienced in problem-solving and thinking on the fly,

(vi) Highly adaptable

(vii) Team-oriented

(viii) Excellent communicator

(ix) Confidence leading group activities (i.e. classroom-setting workshops, ice breakers, group games, small group discussions)

(x) Views leadership as a service to themselves and others

(xi) Strong ability to self-reflect and coach others through self-reflection.

(xii) Ability to create a safe learning environment.

(xiii) Views challenges as opportunities

(xiv) Assumes ownership and responsibility in all settings.

(xv) proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

(xvi) prior experience and knowledge of competitive sports associations.

(xvii) desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various means including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops and conferences.

(xviii) multi-tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient sporting experience including the ability to share information and teach while mentoring athletes and coaches.

(xix) excellent verbal and written communication skills; and

(xx) exhibit an ability to be open and non-judgmental.
- H. _MAJOR CONTACTS

The major contacts of the Sports Mentoring are as follows:
(i) Director of Sports

(ii) Athletes and coaches.

(iii) primary care professionals of Athletes United.
- I. _WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions for the Mentoring