Biathlon Alberta Hiring General Manager

Biathlon Alberta, the provincial governing body for the Olympic winter sport of Biathlon, is seeking applications for a full‐time General Manager, based in Canmore, Alberta.

PRINCIPAL COMPETENCIES

• Proven management experience
• Communication
• Planning
• Bookkeeping
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE

• Must be self‐motivated, entrepreneurial, and be able to work with little supervision
• Demonstrate ethical qualities and works to instill the virtues of fair play and sportsmanship in all aspects ofthe program
• Ability to motivate, build trust, and gain the confidence of athletes, coaches, affiliated clubs, Board, Alberta Sport Connection, and other stakeholders
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, organizational expertise, and be team focused
• Significant experience in biathlon as an athlete and/or coach
• Willing to travel to races
• Familiar with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
• Maintain a current firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the affairs of Biathlon Alberta, and Biathlon Alberta Training Centre
• Interact on a regular basis with Biathlon Canada
• Maintain relations with key funding stakeholders – Alberta Sport Connection, Winsport
• Prepare grant applications
• Publish and maintain results, annual calendar, website and social media
• Bookkeeping and Financials (annual budget)
• Attend monthly Alberta Biathlon Board Meetings
• Maintain air rifle borrowing program

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full‐time employee

SALARY

Commensurate with experience, ranging from $42,000 to $54,000

CLOSING DATE

Interviews will be conducted as qualified applications are received. The competition closes on July 10, 2015. Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to Micki Chong The4chongs@telus.net in confidence