CSA is looking for applicants for a manager, for this year’s World Flat Water Marathon Champs, which will be held In Portugal, in September 2018.
Please note that taking on this job will require a huge amount of hard work, and will take up a large portion of your daily programme!
Applicants must have the following credentials and some of the duties are also listed below:
- Does not have to be a paddler to apply.
- Tour managers trip will be paid in full to Portugal
- Strong knowledge of Marathon racing, including, racing rules and regulations.
- Strong managerial skills(you will be dealing with a team in excess of 60 odd members!).
- Good communication skills(From dealing with Junior, Senior and master paddlers, parents, right up to dealing with ICF officials)
- Someone who is contactable 24/7.
- Organising the SA teams race kit and tracksuits.(getting size samples so team members can get the correct sizes, especially for racing)
- Collection of funds for the tour.
- Organising the loading of the marathon container which is located in KZN.
- Liaising with the shipping agent, to make sure the container gets to Portugal before the team arrives.
- Flights for the entire team
- Accommodation for entire team in Portugal!
- Liaising with Portuguese officials with regards to accreditation, meals, transport if far from the course etc!
- Manager needs to also be good with “MEDIA”. Sending pics, videos etc back to SA while the event is on.
- Many more duties which will be given to the successful applicant, in a job description!
These are just some of the duties and qualities we are looking for.
Applications must be submitted via email to the CSA Marathon Committee, for Att Malcolm Stothard, malcolm@setkayaks.co.za, by no later than Friday 9th March 2018