CANADA BASKETBALL
Internship Opportunity
Intern for Women’s Performance Analysis
Canada Basketball is the national sport governing body for amateur basketball in Canada. Located in Toronto, Canada Basketball is a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to “Lead in the Promotion and Development of Basketball in Canada through Programs and Services”.
The successful applicant will assist with the Performance Analysis within Canada Basketball’s Women High Performance (WHP) programs. Responsibilities will include assisting in monitoring the Targeted Athlete Strategy (TAS), video analysis/breakdown, advanced statistical analysis and other various ongoing programs and tasks.
Key Attributes
The Intern must possess the following attributes:
· Background in Physical Education or Sport Management/Sports Marketing an asset.
· Knowledge of the Canadian sport system and the provincial and national basketball environments.
· Knowledge of Sportscode video analysis program is an asset
· Understanding of basic project management skills and experience, particularly adhering to timelines, planning and documentation.
· Superior organizational, written and oral communication skills.
· Willingness to work extra hours as required to complete tasks and available to work week nights, weekends and holidays as required.
· Ability to work under pressure; work independently, maintain tight schedules and multi-task effectively in a dynamic and service oriented team environment.
· Detail oriented with strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, drop box, Google docs, internet research, and ability to learn new programs and video editing software
· Energetic, self-motivated and possessing a winning attitude.
Job Description
· Organize and update TAS program materials and content,
· Train on “CAMP” online monitoring system and support the management of it.
· Aid in breaking down of video for analysis.
· Aid in advanced statistical analysis
· As a member of the Women’s High Performance program; assist in other related tasks WHP tasks as necessary.
· Other duties as assigned.
Length and Term: The position will run from January 2015 to April 2015 (four month term).
Applications Deadline: October 13, 2014
Payment: Interns will be compensated with a monthly honorarium of $500.
Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to:
Mike MacKay, Performance Manager – Women’s High Performance
Please include your cover letter and resume in one document
and ensure the email subject line reads
“Internship – Women’s Performance Analysis”
or
Canada Basketball
Mike MacKay
Performance Manager – Women’s High Performance
1 Westside Dr. Unit 11
Toronto, ON M9C 1B2
Fax: 416-614-9570