The Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) is the national governing body for college sport in Canada providing leadership, programs and services that foster student-athlete development through high level competitive intercollegiate sport. The CCAA is comprised of 106 member institutions from five athletic conferences.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications and Events Coordinator is responsible for the creation and dissemination of news releases and information articles to a variety of targeted audiences and plays a significant role in supporting the provision of annual national championships. In this role the incumbent will work closely with the association’s volunteer leadership, the Executive Director and other staff members.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• national media communications
• association member communications
• national championship administrative logistics
• coordinating a variety of committee meetings and attending all association national meetings
• basic desktop and website maintenance

Candidates should have:

• University degree or College diploma in Sport Administration or the equivalent
• strong written and verbal communication skills in both official languages
• a demonstrated understanding of major event management
• knowledge of the amateur sport system in Canada
• experience in working in the volunteer sector
• strong organizational, and interpersonal skills
• experience and knowledge with web-based electronic communications

The position is based at the CCAA National Office at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall, Ontario and is a full-time/full benefits one (1) year contract position. The anticipated start date is September 14, 2009. The salary will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Interested persons are asked to submit their applications electronically by August 7, 2009 to:

Sandra Murray-MacDonell, Executive Director
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