World Games Head Coach Selection Process

Thank you for your interest in coaching a Canadian national team. Coaching a national team is a significant commitment and Ultimate Canada would like to provide some general information for prospective coaches regarding the commitment level expected of national team coaches as well as the main responsibilities of a coach.

SECTION 1 - PROGRAM INFORMATION For the 2017 World Games, Ultimate Canada is looking at having one head coach, one assistant coach, a team manager and an in-competition trainer to support the Canadian national team. Canada has not qualified for this event at this time (June 2016). Bids will be offered based on placement in the Mixed, Open and Women’s divisions at the 2016 WUGC in June 2016.

The Word Games Head Coach position is a 1 year term, starting on August 1st, 2016, and ending after the conclusion of the 2017 event. National Team Coaching positions are volunteer-based positions. However, coaches do not need to pay for travel costs and accommodations when attending Team Canada events. A per diem for meals will also be provided.

SECTION 2 - APPLICATION PROCESS Duly filled out applications should be emailed to: [email protected] by July 4th, 2016. This application form is for Head Coach Positions only. A separate application for Assistant Coaches will be posted after announcement of the selected Head Coach.

The Head Coach Position will be appointed by the WG Coach Selection Committee comprised of 3 Competition Committee members, as well as 2 representatives of the Competitive Open and Women’s Canadian programs. Appointed Head Coach reports back to UC’s High Performance Manager.

SECTION 3 - RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

3.1 Commitment Below is a list of events coaches are expected to attend:

 2 try-outs scheduled between August and late October 2016. These try-outs will take place on weekends with at least one taking place in the East and at least one in the West  at least 1 training camp in 2017 with the team  at least 1 tournament in 2017 with the team  attend the 2017 World Games in Wroclaw, Poland (July 20-30, 2017 exact dates TBD)

3.2 Responsibilities The Head Coach is responsible for leading a world-class high performance plan for the World Games program, which will execute all elements related to the direction of UC’s competitive plan, ensuring continued and sustainable high performance success on the world stage. Here are some responsibilities attributed to the Head Coach.  Act as a role model for players and exhibit good Spirit on and off the field  Player application process. Review the player application process and select the team and alternates  Team selection plan. Create public document regarding team selection criteria and how players are selected. Must develop plan for working with people from across the country to support the player selection process  Language plan. Develop a language plan to address English and French communication with players.  Season plan. Development and implementation of a plan for training camp(s) and preparation tournament(s), and implementing the plan  Planning training camp. Development of a plan for training camp and implementing the plan  Training plans for players in areas such as fitness and skill development. Training plans must be documented and have documented monitoring. *Note: Ultimate Canada may recruit added experts to support this area  Competition plan. Develop a competition plan for the team  Debrief and documentation. Have a formal debrief with Ultimate Canada after the world championship and provide documentation on the various plans  Sport Canada requirements. Work with the competition committee to meet other Sport Canada national team requirements through completion of the above requirements

SECTION 4 - QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will:  Be 25 years of age or older  Show a valid criminal record check (less than 2 years old)*. Cost associated with this criminal check will be refunded.  Agree to the Ultimate Canada Coach’s code of conduct and the Ultimate Canada online waiver  Have completed the Making Head Way in sport (online), SOTG test (online), NCCP Making Ethical Decision (MED) training (4h), and MED evaluation (online)*

*These requirements can be completed after the application and selection. A proof of enrollment or receipt will be required before the appointment can be made official.

The successful candidate should:  Have proven experience in implementing and leading a successful high performance program, team and culture, resulting in podium success at World Championships. This may include experience coaching at a World Championships, or experience captaining and playing at a World Championships.  Have proven experience acting in a coaching position at the World Games or WUGC level  Have proven experience acting in a coaching position at the CUC level  Complete the NCCP Planning a Practice training, and the Ultimate-specific NCCP Competition-Introduction workshop*  Be able to communicate both in English and French APPLICATION FORM Head Coach Team Canada World Games Mixed Team

Volunteer Disclosure Statement Ultimate Canada is greatly appreciative of your time. The intent of this Disclosure Statement is to provide Ultimate Canada with your contact information and to ensure the protection of our volunteers and our players. The information enclosed here is for Ultimate Canada and its representatives only.

ULTIMATE CANADA VOLUNTEER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT I understand that Canada has not qualified for the 2017 World Games and our participation in the tournament is not guaranteed.

Name: Gender: Male Female Drivers License # Birth date (DD/MM/YYYY):

Address: City: Province: Postal Code:

Home telephone: Home email: Cell phone:

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What languages can you communicate effectively in? Speaking Writing

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK Do you have a current criminal record check? Yes No If yes, what year was this completed? If no, are you willing to complete a criminal record check if requested? Yes No

Following are two relevant offences to the position you are applying for. If you answer yes to any either of these relevant offenses, you are required to write, on a separate sheet of paper, the circumstances of the incident, with relevant dates, times, and the results of the conviction, suspension or fine. When you hand in the Volunteer Disclosure Statement, please attach, if applicable, your written statement about the crime of violence and /or any crime against a person.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime of violence and / or crime against a person? Yes No Have you ever been convicted, suspended or fined for driving while under the influence of drugs and / or alcohol? Yes No

COACHING HISTORY 1. How long (years) have you been coaching Ultimate?

2. In which province(s) has this coaching experience occurred?

3. Please list any official coaching training for Ultimate or other sports (NCCP, USAU coaching program, etc.) that you have, and the year each training was completed.

4. What levels have you coached at? Include all (school / club / regional / national / world) experience: (please give names of schools, teams, and years).

5. List major tournaments coached at and results (high profile multi-province and or state tournaments / club / provincial / regional / national / world).

6. Have you coached any other sports, team or individual? If so, please summarize your experience coaching other sports in 150 words or less.

7. What do you see as your greatest achievement as a coach?

COACHING REFERENCES Provide three references who could provide us with information about your ability as a coach and as a role model for players around you. Please provide name, relationship to you, and contact information.

PLAYING HISTORY 1. What levels have you played at? Include all (school / club / regional / national / world) experience: Please give names of schools, teams, years and accomplishments, if any.

2. What do you see as your best attributes as a teammate?

OTHER QUESTIONS 1. Briefly outline why you want to coach the 2017 World Games team.

2. What would you do to help promote Spirit & have the team represent Spirited play at the World Games?

3. What type of players or player qualities would you be looking for? What type of team make up? What type of captain? (500 words or less).

4. How would you set up the team’s strategies? (300 words or less)

5. How would you organize training camps, feedback throughout the year and debriefs? (300 words or less)

6. Do you have any work or volunteer experience that you feel is applicable to your application?

7. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. Are you able to participate in a phone interview sometime in July 2016? If no, please explain why. If yes, please list general availability (day, evening, weekend).

8. Any other comments or important information?