Coaching Manitoba Unit
As previously outlined in Sport Manitoba’s Business Plan initiatives, a Coaching Futures Group was established in 2005 by Sport Manitoba and Coaching Manitoba to review the recommendations of the National Coaching Group on the restructuring of coaching delivery in Canada, the impact it would have on sport delivery in Manitoba and make recommendations toward implementation of a Provincial/Territorial Sport Leadership Education Council in Manitoba (PTSLEC).
In its terms of reference to assist Manitoba in becoming a leader in coach education and development and ensure coaching receives appropriate recognition and support, the Coaching Futures Group was given a broad mandate to:
- Review coaching delivery in the province through consultation with key stakeholders and best practices in other provinces;
- Compile an inventory of programs and resources being committed to coach education in Manitoba;
- Report its recommendations to Sport Manitoba and Coaching Manitoba.
Upon completion of its mandate, the Coaching Futures Group determined that if coaching development was to remain a priority in sport, a number of synergies, advantages and efficiencies could be realized through a delivery system where all programs and services related to coaching would be under one roof, thus ensuring a one stop shop for coaches of all levels.
The Board of Directors of Sport Manitoba subsequently approved the following recommendations put forward by the Coaching Futures Group:
- That Coaching Education, Development and Recognition Programs be given greater commitment through the establishment of a Coaching Manitoba Unit that can be supported by the existing administrative structure under Sport Manitoba.
- All Coaching Programs would fall under the direction of one Coaching Manitoba Unit reporting to the Sport Manitoba Board of Directors.
PTSLEC Council works as an advisory council on coaching programs to the Sport Manitoba Board of Directors.
The transition and integration of the programs, services and administration currently being provided by Coaching Manitoba into the new Coaching Manitoba Unit of Sport Manitoba will occur over the next few months.
As the Coaching Manitoba Unit becomes a new functional unit of Sport Manitoba, the position of Director of Coaching will be an open competition to all interested applicants. Details of this posting are available on the Sport Manitoba website at www.sportmanitoba.ca/employment.php
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 925-5601.
By Jeff Hnatiuk, President & CEO, Sport Manitoba