Tennis Canterbury Region Inc

TENNIS OPERATIONS MANAGER

(Initial 12 month fixed term position)

Tennis Canterbury Region Inc. is the operational entity responsible for the organisation, delivery and promotion of tennis in Canterbury, and with affiliations with and providing support to Marlborough, Nelson, and West Coast Tennis Associations; and our Sub Associations.

Our Mission is simple and clear: “To be New Zealand’s leading tennis community”.

The position of Tennis Operations Manager for Tennis Canterbury Region is a key position responsible for organising and delivering tennis playing opportunities, both competitive and ‘social’, to our tennis community. This important “implementation and delivery” role works closely with that of the Game Development Manager.

You’ll preferably have a Sport administration and participation background with involvement at Club or Regional level (Tennis would be desirable, but your skills and experience may be transferable from another code); are highly motivated and are a self-starter; have great multiple project management skills; and are ‘willing to go the extra yard’ to deliver outstanding quality competitions, tournaments, and events.

You’ll be involved closely with not just implementation, but also the development of new and innovative tennis participation opportunities.

A more detailed Position Overview is available on request.

For more information, or to provide your application for this role, please contact:

Neil Prior, CEO, Tennis Canterbury Region Inc

Email: neil.prior@canterburytennis.co.nz Phone: 03 982 5491

Applications close Wednesday 23 January 2013.

Anna Galvan was a member of the 2012 Canterbury Tactix competing at the ANZ Championship.

Programme Manager Pat Barwick says she is pleased to announced the appointment of Anna Galvan to the Athlete Manager role.

“The athletes will be those representing Red and Black and on the edge of national selection. They may already be in the National Junior category (U21). We will also be looking to select some outstanding young achievers who may reach national level within two to three years. Coaches will be selected based on their potential to coach on the national level within the next two to three years.”

Galvan will develop structures to support the region’s promising young athletes. She will identify selection criteria and provide athlete career and education advice as they move along the elite pathway of achievement.

The former Silver Fern brings 17 years of experience as a semi-professional athlete to the role. She was part of the New Zealand silver medal-winning side at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and, most recently, a member of the 2012 Canterbury Tactix.

Galvan has also been employed as High Performance Manager for Canterbury Netball, and Athlete Career and Education Advisor for the New Zealand Academy of Sport.

She looks forward to her newest challenge with Performance Sport Canterbury, as she takes a great deal of pride in “helping young people achieve their goals, and seeing them grow and develop as people.”

High Performance Sport Canterbury – Overview

In partnership with High Performance Sport New Zealand, Sport Canterbury will promote accelerated development in response to the issue many talented South Islanders face – head north or miss out on valuable support and performance opportunities.

According to Programme Manager Pat Barwick: “With many high performance programmes based in the North Island, it’s critical for Canterbury athletes and coaches to receive the right level of support and opportunity in their own region – to ensure they have a future here.”

Canterbury coaches and athletes who have demonstrated potential and exceptional dedication will be candidates for this new programme. Regional Sporting Organisations will also take an interest in this programme, to help their coaches achieve national results, and assist their athletes to transition from “red and black” to “black and white.”

The programme will be based on individual development, with sport-specific aspects managed by Regional Sporting Organisations. Initial numbers will be limited.

Final selections for coaches will be announced by the end of January to start the 2013 programme.

Enrolments for athletes will be invited through respective Regional Sporting Organisations at the end of January 2013.

A number of athletes from the Academy Canterbury Talent Xcelerator Programme administered by the University of Canterbury have been transferred into the Performance Sport Canterbury programme to continue their second year commitment.

About Sport Canterbury

Sport Canterbury engages over 100,000 people each year in programmes designed to share the benefits of an active, sporting lifestyle. As New Zealand’s leading regional sports trust, Sport Canterbury employs dedicated, experienced staff who are passionate about supporting teachers and parents, athletes and administrators, to enrich sporting opportunities for future generations. It’s about improving access for the wider community and simply seeing “more people, more active, more often.”

www.sportcanterbury.org.nz

Follow us on facebook @ Keep Sport Alive in Canterbury

Return to Sport Canterbury home page

Sport Canterbury is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our Green Prescription (GRx) team.

The GRx Patient Support Person will contact patients referred to GRx and over a series of consultations coach and support them to engage in lifelong physical activity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in the exercise sector and knowledge of exercise prescription in special populations.
• Experience in the facilitation of groups and delivery of group exercise sessions.
• An understanding of the health benefits of physical activity.
• Empathy with the exercise needs and motivations of inactive adults.
• Enthusiasm and passion for improving the health and wellbeing of Cantabrians.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

For an application form and a job description please email louisem@sportcanterbury.org.nz or phone (03) 373 5057.

Applications along with a covering letter close at 5.00pm on Friday, 25 January with the:

Physical Activity Manager
Sport Canterbury
PO Box 2606
Christchurch 8140

Be Active course activities have ranged from Zumba to badminton and gym introductions – to name a few!

Sport Canterbury’s Green Prescription BE ACTIVE programmes are for people wanting to increase their level of activity and have fun along the way.  Over 8 weeks participants will have the opportunity to

• Try out a range of activities e.g. Tai Chi, Zumba and fun Home Based Exercises
• Discuss topics that support a healthy lifestyle e.g. motivation and healthy eating
• Enjoy the support of the other participants and Green Prescription staff

All activities are suited to people new or returning to activity, with a focus on enjoying being active and giving things a go.  Sessions cost $3 per week.

Christchurch Programmes for Term 1, 2013 are:

Be Active Pioneer                          Pioneer Recreation & Sports Centre     Monday           10.00am – 11.30am
Be Active New Brighton              Shoreline Fitness Centre                            Wednesday    11.00am – 12.30pm
Be Active City YMCA                   City YMCA                                                        Thursday          9.30am – 11.00am
Be Active Bishopdale                   Bishopdale YMCA                                          Thursday          7.15pm -   8.45pm

For more information or to register contact Jess (03) 373 5032, 0800 ACTIVE (22 84 83) or email jessw@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Ashburton:

We are excited to be running our first Be Active programme  in the Ashburton area starting:

Wednesday, 13 February, 10.30am – 12pm – $3 per session at the Ashburton Seniors Centre.

For more information or to register for the Ashburton Programme contact Jacqui (03) 307 0475, 0800 ACTIVE (22 84 83) or email jacqui@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Andrew decided that the Sport Canterbury ClubMark accreditation process would provide an opportunity to review what has made the club tick in the past, while identifying areas needing further development.

Andrew said that the process provided valuable insights into the club, enabling them to look at existing club policies, whether they were still relevant and whether changes were required.

Sport Canterbury’s ClubMark accreditation process revealed that the club has a well-documented and well-organised administration base, well-organised financial systems and a band of willing volunteers.

Sport Canterbury’s Sport Development Advisor, Lorraine McLeod noted that the club has a strong sense of community; it provides a welcoming social atmosphere for members and visiting teams. It also provides coaching to local schools, and a wide range of age groups and levels of capability.

The Club has been presented by Sport Canterbury with a Bronze ClubMark, which recognises the work that has been done in the past and the additional effort that Andrew has invested to ensure the club meets all ClubMark criteria.

Shirley Tennis Club completed the tennis-specific ClubMark tool, which has three sections dedicated to tennis-specific issues. This tennis-specific document has been developed alongside Tennis Canterbury with the specialist areas covering topics that Tennis Canterbury would like all clubs to have in place.

About Sport Canterbury

Sport Canterbury engages over 100,000 people each year in programmes designed to share the benefits of an active, sporting lifestyle. As New Zealand’s leading regional sports trust, Sport Canterbury employs dedicated, experienced staff who are passionate about supporting teachers and parents, athletes and administrators, to enrich sporting opportunities for future generations. It’s about improving access for the wider community and simply seeing “more people, more active, more often.”

www.sportcanterbury.org.nz

Follow us on facebook @ Keep Sport Alive in Canterbury

Return to Sport Canterbury home page

Patrick Coady enjoys the opportunities that coaching provides to “give back” and develop new skills.

Patrick is only 19 years old and has been coaching the Christchurch Boys High School U14 Rugby team for three years.

Why is Patrick the January Coach of the Month?

Patrick started coaching when he was only 16 through a student coaching programme at Christchurch Boys High School. He has been coaching the CBHS U14 Rugby team for three years and this experience had some influence on his decision to take up the Bachelor of Sports Coaching Degree at University. Part of his course there saw him get involved with a younger team from St. Bernadettes School. He enjoyed this so much that he is considering doing the post graduate course for PE teaching.

Being actively involved with the Sport Canterbury Active Kids Holiday Programmes has also given Patrick more time and experience working with all age groups, and allowed him to hone his skills in managing young people.

What are Patrick’s responsibilities?

Patrick is the coach of the team and works alongside one of the parents to share the task. Patrick takes the forwards and they work on the game plan together.  He likes to give the athletes input into many of the practices and decisions for the games as he sees them respond well to taking some responsibility. Patrick also enjoys learning from his co –coach too. Both coaches have a holistic approach and love to see the players grow not only into better rugby players but as positive young people as well.

How has Patrick made a difference?

For the last two years, Patrick helped establish two Year 13 Students as managers/coaches to connect with the players at school and help to build the culture of the team with the young players.  Since both the coaches come from outside of the school, Patrick realised that there needed to be some leadership for the young team in the school and this has worked really well for their team.

What does he enjoy about coaching?

Patrick is a practical person who likes to be doing something – so giving something back and watching others learn and gain new skills is a buzz. Watching the players develop and enjoy playing together is very satisfying.

Sport Canterbury will recognise a volunteer community coach each month. The Coach of the Month will be awarded with a gift for their contribution to the community, club or school they support as a volunteer.

The coaches we are recognising have been nominated by their club members or school staff. They have been nominated for going ‘beyond the call of duty’ and giving young people a fantastic experience of participating in sport.

Coach of the Month award recipients receive a dinner voucher and coaching book in recognition of their special efforts.

About Sport Canterbury

Sport Canterbury engages over 100,000 people each year in programmes designed to share the benefits of an active, sporting lifestyle. As New Zealand’s leading regional sports trust, Sport Canterbury employs dedicated, experienced staff who are passionate about supporting teachers and parents, athletes and administrators, to enrich sporting opportunities for future generations. It’s about improving access for the wider community and simply seeing “more people, more active, more often.”

www.sportcanterbury.org.nz

Follow us on facebook @ Keep Sport Alive in Canterbury

Return to Sport Canterbury home page

Tennis Canterbury Region Inc

GAME DEVELOPMENT MANAGER  (Full time position)

Tennis Canterbury Region Inc. is the operational entity responsible for the organisation, delivery and promotion of tennis in Canterbury, and with affiliations with and providing support to Marlborough, Nelson, and West Coast Tennis Associations; and our Sub Associations.

Our Mission is simple and clear: “To be New Zealand’s leading tennis community”.

The position of Game Development Manager for Tennis Canterbury Region is a key position, responsible for implementing and enhancing long term game development initiatives aimed at: Growing participation; developing new and innovative forms of the game in which to participate at all levels of ability; enhances TCR’s ability to support our affiliated clubs and their players; and support other stakeholders at all levels. This role works closely with the Tennis Operations Manger who is responsible for the implementation and delivery of these initiatives.

You’ll preferably have a Sport administration and participation background with involvement at Club, Regional or National level (Tennis would be desirable, but your skills and experience may be transferable from another code); are highly motivated and a self-starter; have great multiple project management skills; and are ‘willing to go the extra yard’ to grow the game, deliver outstanding quality tennis participation opportunities, competitions, tournaments, and events.

You’ll be involved closely with the high level delivery of tennis in the Tennis Canterbury Region. There is a significant opportunity to develop and enhance tennis participation opportunities at all levels.

A more detailed Position Overview is available on request.

For more information, or to provide your application for this role, please contact:

Neil Prior, CEO, Tennis Canterbury Region Inc
Email: neil.prior@canterburytennis.co.nz Phone: 03 982 5491

Applications close Thursday 31 January 2013.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
RECREATION AND SPORTS UNIT

The Christchurch City Council and its partners have committed to a number of large and complex recreational and sporting infrastructure projects with the possibility of more on the horizon.  We are therefore seeking a Development Manager with a strong mix of senior leadership, sporting facility and/or property management skills combined with business acumen to help deliver on the Council’s commitment to the Christchurch rebuild and ongoing development of Christchurch’s recreational and sporting infrastructure.

Is this you?

As a member of the Recreation & Sports Unit management team you will champion the Council’s commitment to the planning, concept-design and commissioning of recreational and sporting facilities.  Third party stakeholders will play a fundamental role in how facilities are funded, planned and operated.  Critical to the success of this role therefore is the ability to lead the overall collation of stakeholder engagement in the funding, planning, concept-design, commissioning and operating of these complex assets. You will also lead the development of a network of aquatic facilities and support the development of other sport facilities needed to deliver Christchurch’s rebuild programme. Furthermore, you will secure third party support for the funding of existing and new recreation and sport facilities, programmes and services.

This high profile role demands a wide range of experience but essential is proven success in either the development and commissioning of recreational and sporting facilities or a related property management field.  You will have a track record in engaging a variety of third parties producing enduring and productive commercial and non-commercial relationships.  As a self starter who is capable of balancing strategic vision with operational output, you will have the ability to engage, motivate and inspire your peers as well as a wide range of public, professional and sporting bodies to collaboratively work through challenges.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to optimise the value that quality built infrastructure can provide to the recovery and ongoing success of recreation and sport following the Christchurch quakes. If you are passionate about recreation and sport, and are looking for a role where you can make a positive impact on the future of Christchurch, then apply now to join our team and Make Your Mark on Tomorrow.

Position Description CSRS Development Manager 2013 01

Applications close on Sunday 27 January.

Badminton New Zealand is the National Sports Organisation for Badminton and is looking to appoint a Chief Executive to lead the strategic objectives of the Board and key stakeholders.

Priorities will include strategic and operational planning and leadership that delivers results, liaison with stakeholders and other agencies for the growth and promotion of the sport, and a strong focus on financial management with the objective of securing sponsorship and funding for financial sustainability. The Chief Executive reports to the Board and currently has the report of one staff member and contractors engaged to assist with the delivery of the sport.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

· Proven experience in strategic management with sound business and financial acumen

· An innovative thinker with strong planning skills and the ability to deliver on strategic objectives.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to motivate with strategic and inspiring leadership

· Strong interpersonal skills to develop and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders

· A highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritise competing work demands

· Display a high level of personal integrity and pride in their work

· Be motivated, willing to learn, accurate, honest, reliable and innovative

· Be proactive with a positive attitude and the ability to manage demanding situations with a positive disposition and a practical, strategic approach.

· Flexibility to work outside normal business hours including regional and national travel

A suitable remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Head Office of Badminton New Zealand is currently located in the Waikato.

Go to www.badminton.org.nz for a full job description, the current strategic plan and further information.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting the board chairperson, Michelle Hollands on 0275 421 554.

Applications close at noon Wednesday 25th January, 2013.

Please send a covering letter and CV in one attachment via email to mitchandmark@xtra.co.nz

Addington Raceway

Jack Hinton Drive, Addington

PO Box 38032, Christchurch

Phone: 03 339 7919

Fax:      03 339 0190

Postion Titile: Canterbury Basketball Association – Competitions Support

Reports to: General Manager

Date written: December 2012

Applications are invited for the following position of Canterbury Basketball Association – Competitions Support.  The initial role is based on a flexible 30 hours per week as clearly identified in the job description

Basketball JOB DESCRIPTION -Competition Support

Basketball APPLICATION FORM – Competition Support

Applications will only be accepted on the Canterbury Basketball Association Applicant Profile Form and must contain the following:

• A copy a role specific resume, including contact details of two (2) referees;
• Address the job holder requirements in the job description.

Applications must be lodged BY NOON Monday 4th February 2013.

Electronic copies sent directly to ceo@canterburybasketball.co.nz

For further enquiries regarding the position, please contact:

Sandra French – Office Administrator

Email: sandra@canterburybasketball.co.nz