Mercedes Watson
Director, Coach & Partner Development at Coaches Association of Ontario- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Coaches Association of Ontario
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Canada
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Coach & Partner Development
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Dec 2018 - Present
Working with a dynamic team to recruit, support, educate, and recognize coaches of all sports in Ontario
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Manager, Coach & Partner Development
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2018
- National Coaches Week in Ontario organization and delivery- Chair National Coaches Week Committee- Ontario Parasport Collective Leadership Pillar Co-Lead- Injury Prevention Lead (Concussion policies)- Coach Developer in Ontario support- Ontario Coaches Conference support- Assisting coaches find their appropriate and individual coaching education pathways- Assisting in the hosting of and organization of NCCP Workshops
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Coach and Partner Development
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
- Assisting coaches find their appropriate and individual coaching education pathways- Assisting in the hosting of and organization of NCCP Workshops- Ontario Coaches Conference support- National Coaches Week in Ontario organization and delivery- Co-chair National Coaches Week Committee- Project lead on Let's Get Coaching! A Host City Showcase Program with the City of Toronto
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Greater Toronto Hockey League
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Canada
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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NCCP Coach Developer
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Nov 2017 - Present
- Certified NCCP Learning Facilitator (Coach 1 & 2, Development 1, Skating 1 & 2, Skills 1 & 2, Developing Defense 1)- Certified NCCP Coach Evaluator (Development 1)- Initiation Program support- u11 Pathway skate support - Certified NCCP Learning Facilitator (Coach 1 & 2, Development 1, Skating 1 & 2, Skills 1 & 2, Developing Defense 1)- Certified NCCP Coach Evaluator (Development 1)- Initiation Program support- u11 Pathway skate support
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Right To Play
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Canada
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Non-profit Organization Management
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500 - 600 Employee
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Consultant
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Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
Gender Equity in Indigenous Communities Project Consultant:- Developed a curriculum for 5 weeks of Hockey activities that included sessions for boys, girls, and combined. Including modifications and suggestions for leveling up the activities.- Delivered an index of drills/games that youth workers could draw on after the program is finished.- Remotely supported 2 community mentors in their Hockey program.- Planned, designed, and delivered one capacity building workshop on gender-inclusive activities and drills for Hockey programs.- Collaborated with staff on the creation of programming, including meetings and email correspondence.
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City of Ottawa
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Advanced/Intermediate Sports Specialist
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2015
- Head coaching and coaching responsibilities - Created and implemented various sporting programs (i.e. hockey, skating, basketball, ball/floor hockey, and other general interest sports) - Taught skills and detected errors in the execution of skills - Major focus in the disciplines of skating and hockey(Recreational Skating and Hockey Schools)- Taught class lessons and private (one-on-one) lessons- Worked with children aged 2-18, as well as adults- Accounted for the safety of all participants - Supervised and guided supporting staff- Provided first response for medical incidents
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Summer Camp Director/Coordinator
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May 2009 - Aug 2011
- Coordinated, planned, implemented, and evaluated summer camps over an eight week period- Prepared all necessary materials and documentation - Programmed activities for the camps- Actively involved in the marketing of the camps, including customer relations- Supervised camp staff and camp participants- Trained and experienced in handling difficult situations with children, such as using creative discipline, identifying and preventing bullying and abuse, and the inclusion of children with special needs - Provided first response for medical incidents
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Brentwood College School
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
- Coaching the Varsity Strength and Conditioning program, whose main focus is to prevent injury and develop mobility and functional strength with the school’s varsity athletes (14-19 year olds)- Coaching the Ice Hockey and Girls' Rugby programs- Class coverage in the morning as needed- Providing extra help to individual students- Assisting with afternoon co-curricular activities - Residential duties - Coaching the Varsity Strength and Conditioning program, whose main focus is to prevent injury and develop mobility and functional strength with the school’s varsity athletes (14-19 year olds)- Coaching the Ice Hockey and Girls' Rugby programs- Class coverage in the morning as needed- Providing extra help to individual students- Assisting with afternoon co-curricular activities - Residential duties
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The University of British Columbia
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
- Teaching Assistant to Dr. Jim Rupert for KIN 191 - Human Functional Anatomy and Physiology II - Presented lab lectures on selected topics - Coordinated weekly lab sessions- Conducted and graded lecture and lab exams - Teaching Assistant to Dr. Jim Rupert for KIN 191 - Human Functional Anatomy and Physiology II - Presented lab lectures on selected topics - Coordinated weekly lab sessions- Conducted and graded lecture and lab exams
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Education
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The University of British Columbia
Master of Kinesiology, Coaching Science -
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Human Kinetics