2425 Matheson Blvd East, 7th Floor Mississauga Ontario L4W 5K4

Overview:

Position: Assistant to NorthwestRegional Coordinator Internship

Term: 4 Months

Deadline: December 5th, 2016

Start date: January

Location:

About the Aboriginal Sport & Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO):

ASWCO is the Provincial Territorial Aboriginal Sport Body (PTASB) for Ontario and provides input and services around the North American Indigenous Games, National Aboriginal Hockey Championships and many other regional games throughout Ontario and Canada.

ASWCO promotes healthy living and offers training, certifications and support for coaches, athletes and other organizations in each of the 6 regions: Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Central, Southeast and Southwest Ontario.

Please see our website for more information:

Summary:

Opportunity for eligible students to be exposed to a variety of tasks related to sport, health, aboriginal culture and wellness. The successful applicant will be involved in a number of projects that will test their learning and equip them with the skills to be an effective employee in the sport industry. The applicant will gain an understanding of the Aboriginal sport landscape, including how it differs from traditional sport in Ontario. They will get first-hand experience in activities such as event planning and management, research, programming, and potentially grant writing and execution. They will work closely with our two senior managers, 6 regional coordinators and all additional staff. In summary, this opportunity will be all encompassing for the applicant, giving them the chance to develop their knowledge, skills and abilities in an assortment of areas, while being involved in the development of a growing organization.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Identify a community or Friendship Centre and work with the Regional Coordinator in order to develop new program options for youth, adults and families.
  • Maintaining constant communication with the Northwest region communities
  • Assist to develop sporting and recreation initiatives through ASWCO (Basketball, Volleyball, Tournaments)
  • Assisting with the development of coaching clinics for the Northwest region
  • Helping to coordinate the athlete recognition program
  • Assisting the Northwest coordinator with community development in relation to sports and recreation
  • Assisting in the coordination of NAIG qualifiers with the Team Ontario Group
  • Developing a database of athletes for the Northwest region
  • Assist with any other related duties.

Qualifications:

  • Must currently be in a post-secondary program in a related field which requires an internship/co-op placement.
  • Must possess a valid drivers license with access to a vehicle.
  • Must provide a criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check.
  • Possess a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Event management experience is considered an asset.
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who can work independently.
  • Strong co-ordination skills as you may be working with individuals in other cities.
  • Strong attention to details.
  • Knowledge of aboriginal sport and culture is considered an asset.

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to with the title of the job position in the subject line in your email.

Please note: compensation for this internship will be a nominal honorarium and will be discussed at the completion of the internship.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.