CANADA BASKETBALL
Internship Opportunity
Intern for Steve Nash Youth Basketball
Canada Basketball is the national sport governing body for amateur basketball in Canada. Located in
Toronto, Canada Basketball is a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to “Lead in the Promotion
and Development of Basketball in Canada through Programs and Services”.
The successful applicant will assist with the implementation and execution of the Steve Nash Youth
Basketball program. Responsibilities will include assisting in the effort to grow the program – through
marketing and promotion, program operations, administration, as well as other tactical duties in order to
achieve the short term and long term goals of the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program.
Key Attributes
The Steve Nash Youth Basketball Intern must possess the following attributes:
 Background in Physical Education or Sport Management/Sports Marketing an asset.
 Knowledge of the Canadian sport system and the provincial and national basketball
environments.
 Understanding of basic project management skills and experience, particularly adhering to
timelines, planning and documentation.
 Superior organizational, written and oral communication skills.
 Willingness to work extra hours as required to complete tasks and available to work week nights,
weekends and holidays as required.
 Ability to work under pressure; work independently, maintain tight schedules and multi-task
effectively in a dynamic and service oriented team environment.
 Detail oriented with strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and internet
research.
 Comfortable with simple video editing and software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro,
iMovie, or a similar program. Access to/ownership of video editing software and a compatible
laptop computer is an asset.
 Wordpress and social media experience an asset.
 NCCP certification an asset.
 Energetic, self-motivated and possessing a winning attitude.
Job Description
 Promote and aid in the implementation of SNYB to PTSOs, community organizations, YMCAs,
schools and municipal parks & recreation.
 Contribute to development of update program materials and content, including operations
manual, coach’s manual, parent’s guide, etc.
 Oversee the development of new coaching resources, including but not limited to video design
and editing for lessons, drills, games, etc.
 Provide top level customer service to all SNYB participants, parents, both internal/external.
 Assist with the implementation and execution of the registration platform for SNYB.
 Responsible for the procurement and distribution of materials needed for SNYB, including
inventory control and tracking.
 Responsible for administrative duties relating to SNYB –communications, inquiries, database
management, and all other service functions as required.
 Other duties as assigned.
Length and Term: The position will run from May 2, 2016 to August 31, 2016 (four month term).
Applications Deadline: February 5, 2016
Payment: Interns will be compensated with a monthly honorarium of $500.
Interested applicants should
resume to:
submit their cover letter and
Ron Yeung, Manager – Domestic Development
ryeung@basketball.ca.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one document
and ensure the email subject line reads
“Internship – Steve Nash Youth Basketball”
or
Canada Basketball
Ron Yeung
Steve Nash Youth Basketball
1 Westside Dr. Unit 11
Toronto, ON M9C 1B2
Fax: 416-614-9570
Canada Basketball is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest,
however, only those being considered will be contacted.