Team Leader Application Form
Position Overview
The Team Leader plays a crucial role in ensuring Team Ontario operates smoothly during the Canadian National Championships. This individual will act as the primary contact point for athletes and coaches to support logistics, manage administrative tasks, and support athletes to achieve their best performance. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, leadership experience, and a strong understanding of the weightlifting competitive structure.
Deadline: Friday Nov 20th, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Pre-event
- Serve as the main point of contact for all Ontario athletes and coaches participating in the championships throughout the season.
- Address athlete and coach questions about logistics, administration in collaboration with competition materials and board staff or other volunteers supporting the team's participation at the event.
- Support dissemination and completion of forms (e.g., waivers, entry forms, and team agreements) are signed and submitted by specified deadlines.
- Liaise with the appropriate representatives to confirm documentation is complete and accurate.
- Coordinate with coaches and athletes to ensure all athletes have qualified coaching and support during warm-ups and competition.
- Assist athletes and coaches with travel arrangements.
- Work with the Social Media team to help promote Team Ontario, including finding volunteers to support day of coverage.
During the event
- Be present for the duration of the competition, from the technical meeting to the last session, to provide consistent support to athletes and coaches.
- Organize, attend and oversee all team meetings and briefings during the event.
- Ensure athletes adhere to competition regulations and timelines.
- Act as a liaison between Ontario athletes and event organizers to address on-site needs or concerns.
- Be prepared to handle unforeseen issues such as athlete injuries, equipment problems, or other logistical concerns during the event.
- Communicate effectively with event organizers and team staff to resolve challenges promptly.
Post-Event
- Support collection of formal feedback from the team.
- Provide a brief report to the Ontario Weightlifting Association on team performance, challenges, and recommendations for future improvement.
In executing these responsibilities, the team leader role requires active upholding of OWA code of conduct, values, and applicable policies.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in leadership or team management roles, preferably within sports.
- Strong understanding of weightlifting rules and competitive structures.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to take initiative while following expected organizational structures.
- Experience as a participant at a National Championships.
- A successful police record check
Assets
- Preferably first aid/CPR certification
- Bilingualism