Summer Student Position
Summer Student Job Posting – New Brunswick Equestrian Association
Application Deadline: Friday, May 17
This position is open to a full time student (returning to school in September), over the age of seventeen, living or willing to work in the Fredericton area.
The successful applicant will have proven writing skills and will be tasked with traveling to various equestrian events throughout the province to write newspaper and/or equestrian magazine articles, as well as producing articles featuring other New Brunswick Equestrian Association initiatives, to increase the profile of equestrian sport in New Brunswick. In addition to the primary journalism task, the New Brunswick Equestrian Association also requires assistance with clerical work involving data entry, telephone, email and direct membership service. The applicant should have some knowledge of equestrian sport, excellent telephone etiquette and good communication skills. Physical labour may be required to set up or dismantle NBEA displays at events.
The applicant may be required to work from the NBEA office or carry out a task(s) at another location where supervision is provided directly or indirectly by an appointed NBEA Board member or designate.
A driver's license and reliable transportation to the workplace in the Fredericton region, as well as a willingness to travel outside of Fredericton, are essential for this position. Photography skills are an asset but not required. The position is for 35 hours per week for 8 weeks or equivalent time within 8 weeks, will pay $15/hour, to start on May 22.
Please submit a resume BY MAY 17 with two references (including contact information) or a letter of reference. Applications MUST include a writing sample of at least 500 words to be considered. Preference will be given to articles (published or unpublished) on an equestrian topic.
Send Applications to:
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association
Email: horses@nbnet.nb.ca
fax: 506-454-2363
Mail: 900 Hanwell Road, Unit 13, Fredericton, NB E3B 6A2
Concussion Awareness
Get Concussion Smart Today!
After months of development, we are excited to offer our NCCP partners the first glimpse of our new Concussion Awareness section on coach.ca. This will be launched to all coaches through our April Coaching e-news.
Developed as part of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Active and Safe initiative, this series of resources are designed to help reduce the incidence of brain injuries in team sports and improve decision-making about when it is safe to return to play after a head injury through the following activities:
Making Head Way in Sport – Designed to help coaches gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of their athletes, this NCCP multi-sport module covers: what to do to prevent concussions, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, what to do when you suspect an athlete has a concussion, and how to ensure athletes return to play safely.
To get started, coaches will need their CC#. Once completed, this activity will appear on a coach’s transcript as professional development. Spread the word, as this online training isFREE for a limited time only!
Concussion IQ – Take this short quiz to find out what you know, and don’t know, about concussions.
What Happens During a Concussion? Watch what happens to the brain during various types of impact to the body.
Concussion Stories – Real coaches and real athletes tell real stories of managing concussions. Find out how they learned that no one is invincible from brain injuries.
Visit the Concussion Awareness section now!
Equine Canada ProChaps Coaching Awards
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Dressage Coach, Erin MacQuarrie, on being a recipient of an Equine Canada ProChaps Coaching Award!
The Annual National Coaching Awards are for those coaches and instructors who exemplify the National Coaching Program, and set an example promoting rider education through the national Learn to Ride/Drive programs. Nomination was run by the provinces, and final selections were submitted to EC by the provinces.
Equine Canada Announces New Chief Executive Officer
The Equine Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Christophe Gandubert, as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Gandubert, former managing partner of P3 Strategies & Synergies Consultants, will assume the role on March 1, 2013.
"The search committee considered many extraordinary candidates from around the world during the search for our new CEO," states Michael Gallagher, President of Equine Canada. "Jean-Christophe brings more than 25 years of experience in private and public sector administration and has earned a reputation as a trusted and respected leader.
"We are impressed with his experience developing internal talent, his understanding of the role that culture plays in an organization's success and his wealth of knowledge in the entire spectrum of sport policy and organizational management."
Attention Competition Organizers
Attention Competition Organizers:
Competition application forms may be found on the Equine Canada website by following this link
The NBEA’s competition contact, Heather Findlay, and Equine Canada’s competition’s contact (1-866-282-8395 ext. 141), will be happy to answer questions regarding sanctioned competition.
Rule books for all disciplines may be found by clicking on this link:
