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Description

Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association (SWSA) in partnership with Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association (SBSA) is seeking an individual who can build relationships, direct change, support participant and member needs, innovate, and champion the values and vision of the groups Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) goals and strategic direction.

The IDEA Community Outreach Consultant will help build connections between the partnership and the community; helping expand access to adaptive sports. They will recruit and support athletes, raise awareness about available opportunities, and educate individuals, communities and service providers to support the sustainable development of adaptive sport in Saskatchewan.

The applicant should have the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

Required Qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and supervisory skills
Ability to work within a volunteer association as a staff member
Initiative, leadership, and passion for sport
Ability to represent the organization in a positive and proactive manner
Proficient in the use of technology and ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
Must have a valid Class 5 drivers licence and a reliable vehicle.
Willingness to travel and to work evenings and weekends
Knowledge of the principles of IDEA and programs, initiatives, or actions that improve the state of inclusion.
Ability to provide a Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Verification prior to being employed.
Ability to lift 50lbs

Desired Qualifications:
Degree/diploma in recreation, sports administration or related discipline
Knowledge of adaptive sport and/or not-for-profit sport sector

This is a full time, one year position with the possibility of renewal.

This job will be based in Saskatoon.

Interested candidates are asked to email their cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to swsa@shaw.ca in the subject, please include the job title.