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AFL Canada is the recognized representative organization of Australian Football in Canada and is seeking to fill the Head Coaching position for Canada Northwind, the national representative team for Australian Football. Applications are due no later than June 1, 2012. 

 Description of Responsibilities

The Head Coach is responsible for the on-field performance of the Northwind. The Coach will lead the selection process. The Head coach is also responsible for recruiting volunteer assistant coaches and medical personnel.

As with all coaching positions, communication is crucial both on and off the field. Communication skills by both phone and e-mail are critical in this role and the successful applicant must show a history of good communication and a dedication to being the primary link to creating the "team" of potential Northwind players.

The coach will be selected on a combination of skills, including:

• previous coaching experience;
• high level communication skills;
• business acumen;
• leadership;
• a demonstrated dedication to AFL Canada;
• solid knowledge of all AFL Canada team lists;
• an understanding of financial and geographical challenges facing AFL Canada players;
• a willingness to attend training camps in both the East and West of Canada.
• track record of existing working relationships with club coaches and players;
• commitment to developing new relationships with all relevant stakeholders; and
• an ability to "bring into the fold" and educate players who may be relatively new to the game of Australian Football.

Applicants must be AFL Level 1 Coaching certified, with a preference for Level 2 certification.

The coach will be required to attend a certain number of provincial camps per year as well as various Northwind selection games, some (but limited) financial support may be available for travel. This is a volunteer position and will be appointed to run though the end of the 2012 AFL Canada season. The appointed Head Coach will be required to pay the same proportion of costs as the players.

If you require further information and job description, please send an email to Neil Koch at neil@aflquebec.ca