Getting Involved

Volunteer Your Time

CSA is currently seeking volunteers in multiple areas including Sports Commissioners, Coaches and Directors. Commissioners and Coaches are responsible for the successful implementation of the organizational mission and vision. General responsibilities consist of the development, implementation, coordination, operation and growth of sport specific programs. These positions are voluntary but offer an exciting opportunity for close involvement in the development of a comprehensive youth sports organization.

Commissioners

Commissioners will be responsible for implementing and direct oversight of the various sports programs working closely with the Association President to insure self sustaining and long term program success. Commissioners shall know and enforce the rules, regulations and by-laws of the organization and policies and procedures pertaining to the sport they govern.

Optimally, Commissioners will have experience and evidence of creating an effective delivery system through a partnership approach and a minimum of five years’ business management experience with evidence of:

Effective leadership in complex external environments
Advocacy and communications skills
Politically adept and responsive to political and social change
Managing, building and developing high performance teams
Resource planning and allocation
Business planning and development
Financial control

Experience of setting the strategic direction for an organization and achieving ownership, credibility and success through a track record of delivery of high quality results against challenging targets is highly desired.

Commissioner candidates must:

have exceptional knowledge and understanding of the game
have an understanding of Clarksburg Sports Association mission, vision and business objectives, its polices and procedures together with a robust knowledge of the organization strategic and business planning processes.
have a strong understanding and knowledge of sports development at a grass roots level
be a confident and effective communicator and have the ability to motivate yourself and others
work effectively as a team member
meet the CSA criteria with regards to a personal background check

You will also be involved in building relationships with Clarksburg High School and Rocky Hill Middle School coaches and local organizations to provide routes of progression for young players as well as soliciting volunteers from the community.

Estimated time commitment:

Year one - 160 hours

Year two - 135 hours

Year three - 120 hours

Coaches

CSA is seeking coaches to assume responsibility for the development, implementation and execution of the CSA sports programs and so for their future success.

Energetic and qualified coaches are being sought with experience and competency in multiple relevant areas of sport, who have the drive and commitment to deliver a comprehensive program and coaching qualities in accordance with the mission and vision of the CSA. Your primary role as a coach will be to consistantly model organizational values, providing positive feedback and action plans to young people, encouraging and enabling them to develop sustaining relationships as athletes through their sport.

Your role will be to take a professional approach in the planning, preparation, organization and delivery of a specific sport for young people aged 7-16 who live in the greater Clarksburg area. This will include coaching for practice, league play and setting up and running external events, such as clinics, to encourage wider participation and inclusion.

Coaching candidates must:

have prior experience with coaching children and young people in their sport
have exceptional knowledge and understanding of the game
be a confident and effective communicator and have the ability to motivate yourself and others
work effectively as a team member
meet the CSA criteria with regards to a personal background check

Coaching certification and first aid training, while not mandatory, is preferred.

Estimated time committment:

Year one - 175 hours

Year two - 150 hours

Year three - 130 hours

Marketing/Communications Director

A Marketing/Communications Director is sought with experience, competency, drive and commitment to deliver the Public Affairs and Communication portfolio assuming responsibility for the direction and strategy and so for its future success. This person will also work closely with the Executive Committee to develop the organizational strategy.

Works directly with the President, Executive team and volunteers to set overall organizational policies and priorities. Considers and analyses the implications of proposed actions and decisions on the whole of the organization.

Duties include:

assist the Executive Board in developing the organizations strategic plan, which addresses critical issues in the marketing and communications area.
develops and recommends an annual plan for the Marketing and Communications strategy.
making decisions relative to the selection and utilization of other Marketing and Communications volunteers.
making internal and external presentations with regards to organizational strategies and activities.
providing strong, effective and highly visible leadership to the Marketing and Communications team in order to capitalize on the full potential of this most critical resource. Ensures that all volunteers are stimulated, motivated and guided to contribute fully to the realization of Clarksburg Sports Association's vision, mission, goals and objectives. Empowers others to identify innovative approaches to enhance organizational performance.
Developing a marketing strategy that effectively reflects the organization and educates the public in terms of organizational expectations and maximizes the organization's fundraising efforts.
Responsibility for the development and implementation of an annual, strategic, special events calendar that ensures the efforts, resources and the volunteer time are utilized in a manner that provides the greatest return to the organization. Ensures all events are planned to capture the attention of the intended audience and the media. Manages the production of each event ensuring all appropriate sponsorships are achieved and all details are managed in a creative, timely and cost efficient manner.
Develops and implements communications and media strategies that successfully deliver information and key messages to the public.
Develops and maintains a strong and productive relationship with both print and electronic media. Ensures the organization is understood by the media and the media are interested in presenting information to the public in a manner that informs and educates them on the organization.

Individual must be a strong communicator, have excellent written, presentation, oral communications and interpersonal skills. Individual must possess strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others. Individual must be able to think creatively and strategically, have excellent judgment and be able to work in a changing environment.

Marketing Communications Director must:

have business development and relationship building experience
have an understanding of Clarksburg Sports Association mission, vision and business objectives, its polices and procedures together with a robust knowledge of the organization strategic and business planning processes.
have a strong understanding and knowledge of sports development at a grass roots level
be a confident and effective communicator and have the ability to motivate yourself and others
work effectively as a team member
meet the CSA criteria with regards to a personal background check

Estimated time commitment:

Year one - 90 hours

Year two - 75 hours

Year three - 65 hours

Business Development Director

Clarksburg Sports Association seeks an individual to focus on business and program development of the organization. The core aspect of the role will be to develop new strategies and innovative programs to maximize community partnerships and opportunity for youth participation. This person will also work closely with the Executive Committee to develop the organizational strategy.

Duties include:

Build high quality business relationships with key partners in the community.
Identification of new business and marketing opportunities to meet the strategic requirements of the organization
Analyze and identify appropriate data for use in business development.
Analysis of the existing program and determining strategies to maximize operational effectiveness.
Create business cases and plans for successful growth of the organization and its programs.

The ideal candidate will have experience of partnership development as well as conducting/concluding commercial negotiations. Good communication skills with the ability to put ideas across effectively with a high level of self-confidence and self-assuredness. The ability to use your initiative and be pro-active with the ability to self motivate and work well with others.

Business Development Director must:

have business development and relationship building experience
have an understanding of Clarksburg Sports Association mission, vision and business objectives, its polices and procedures together with a robust knowledge of the organization strategic and business planning processes.
have a strong understanding and knowledge of sports development at a grass roots level
be a confident and effective communicator and have the ability to motivate others
work effectively as a team member
meet the CSA criteria with regards to a personal background check

Estimated time commitment:

Year one - 160 hours

Year two - 135 hours

Year three - 120 hours

Campaign Director

The Campaign Director is a senior member of the management team looking at overall strategic developmental concerns and planning multi-year, multi-faceted approaches to financial resource development. This person will also work closely with the Executive Committee to develop the organizational strategy.

The primary role of the Campaign Director will be to develop an overall strategic plan for an integrated fund raising model that supports the mission of the organization.

Duties include: