Program Manager, Wheelchair Rugby

7 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BC Wheelchair Sports Association Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead our Wheelchair Rugby program. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of wheelchair rugby programming, including athlete and coach development, tournament hosting, and community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Development and Delivery: Work directly with coaches, athletes, officials, clubs, and partner organizations to develop and deliver wheelchair rugby programming, including annual planning, new program development, training camps and clinics, competition, provincial team program, equipment, sport science and medicine, coach and officials development.
  • Event Management: Lead the organization of the Vancouver Invitational and Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournaments, including sport technical, registration, facilities, organizing committee, volunteers, team communication, officials, food services, transportation, accommodations, ceremonies, medical services, promotions, awards, and data management.
  • Bridging the Gap Program: Plan and implement sport-specific program delivery, including athlete recruitment, introductory programs, Have a Go Days, peer mentors, equipment, community partnerships, and awareness events.
  • Partner Communication and Alignment: Work with local, provincial, and national partners to ensure ongoing communication and alignment of programs, including Wheelchair Rugby Clubs, BC Wheelchair Rugby Association, and Wheelchair Rugby Canada. Work closely with performance partners, including viaSport and the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific.
  • Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting: Work with the Program Staff and Executive Director to develop strategic and operational plans, develop and monitor budgets, and ensure accurate tracking of all reporting data and information.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A degree in Kinesiology, Sport Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience in sport programming, athlete, and coach development.
  • Budget development and reporting experience.
  • Event management/hosting experience.
  • Experience working in the BC or Canadian sport system.
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
  • Ability to foster and maintain effective professional relationships.
  • Must be able to work efficiently, independently, and be able to multi-task.
  • Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and in event-based environments, some travel required.
  • Must complete the BCWSA Screening Process, including a Criminal Record Check.
  • Class 5 driver's license is required.
  • Class 4 driver's license (or the ability to apply for one) is an asset.
  • Experience working with people with physical disabilities is an asset.
  • Knowledge of sports wheelchairs or bicycle mechanics is an asset.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
  • Hybrid work environment, but must reside in the Lower Mainland and be willing to commute to the BCWSA office on a weekly basis.
  • Full-time position (37.5 hrs/week); must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Physical effort related to the position includes loading/unloading adaptive sport equipment for programming and supplies for events.

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