Jenna Blackburn

Sport Coordinator at U SPORTS
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • B Licence Part 1- Certified
    Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer)
    Nov, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Active Start Soccer
    Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer)
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • High Five Sport
    HIGH FIVE Canada
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • B Licence Part 1- Trained
    Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer)
    Sep, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • FUNdamentals Soccer
    Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer)
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • C License
    Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer)
    Apr, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Making Ethical Decisions
    Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer)
    Jan, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Learn to Train- Soccer Community Coach
    Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer)
  • NCCP Introduction to Competition Parts A & B
    Coaching Association of Canada
  • Pre B
    Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer)
  • Soccer for Life Coach
    Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer)

Experience

    • Canada
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sport Coordinator
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      As the Sport Coordinator, I offer general support to the Sport Department, focusing on National Championships, Sport Technical, International, and Coaching Programs. I am responsible for creating, organizing and leading the U SPORTS Female Apprentice Coach Program, in hopes of increasing the number of women in coaching positions across Canadian Universities, as well as managing over 10 sport technical committees. I am a direct liaison between our National Championship Host Committees and the U SPORTS office to help manage and organize the logistics leading up to all U SPORTS National Championships.

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
      • Aug 2017 - Present

    • Head Coach & Technical Staff
      • Oct 2016 - Present

      Current Coach of the Halifax County United U15AAA Girls.Former Head Coach of the Halifax County United U10, U11 & U12 Academy girls, U13AA girls, U17AAA girls, U21A women & technical staff for U8-U18 boys and girls.

    • Technical Lead- Girls
      • Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

      I was responsible for organizing and leading all aspects of the technical programming within Halifax County United Soccer Club for U8 to U12 Skills Centre, U13 to U21 Performance and U12 to U18 Community Girls. My responsibilities in this role include player placement and movement processes, curriculum development and implementation, scheduling, coach education, and managing required technical resources.

    • Youth Grassroots Staff Coach
      • May 2017 - Feb 2018

      I was responsible for assisting with the operation of HCU Soccer Grassroots programs, providing overall efficient and effective administration and execution of the Youth Tier 2 Program, and helping on-field in the delivery of the Grassroots Program.

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Provincial Team Assistant Coach
      • Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

      Assistant Coach of the U14 Nova Scotia Girls Provincial Soccer Team Assistant Coach of the U14 Nova Scotia Girls Provincial Soccer Team

    • Final 8 Event Support Coordinator
      • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • CIS Women's Soccer Championship Intern
      • Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

      I worked for the Acadia University Athletics Department and was a member of the CIS 2016 Women's Soccer Championship Steering Committee. My focus was on branding, signage & visibility for the event. I also organized the scope of work document & created a master "to do" list for committee members. During the week of the event I was on site to help with day to day operations. I worked for the Acadia University Athletics Department and was a member of the CIS 2016 Women's Soccer Championship Steering Committee. My focus was on branding, signage & visibility for the event. I also organized the scope of work document & created a master "to do" list for committee members. During the week of the event I was on site to help with day to day operations.

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • Assistant Soccer Coach
      • Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

      Technical soccer coach for U9 & U10 girls Technical soccer coach for U9 & U10 girls

    • Canada
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Events Intern
      • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

      The four main areas that I focused on during my internship with the Canadian Soccer Association were, general administration, the Amway Canadian Championship, events support, and FIFA Women's World Cup Competitions and Protocol Inventory. This included providing general administrative support for the Events team, creating a digital contact list, organizing and putting together event handbooks, match day forms, and rosters, updating itineraries and schedules for staff and teams, and assisting with the coordination of event logistics including equipment inventory, shipments and car rentals.

    • Whitewater Program Coordinator Intern
      • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

      I provided general administrative support for the Slalom High Performance Manager and Canoe Slalom National Team. This included assisting with National Team 2016 RIO test event logistics and preparation, Podium Pathway Tracking, and 2016 Winter National Team Training Camp Logistics. I also complied and updated the National Team competition results while also assisting with the data collection and performance analysis. Other duties included contacting and booking flights for members attending the CKC Annual Summit, updating and reformatting the various Whitewater coaching and instructor manuals, and creating a list of athletes for the National Athlete Pool.

    • Soccer Coach
      • Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

      Technical coach for U8 and U10 foundation boys and girls Technical coach for U8 and U10 foundation boys and girls

    • Day Camp Instructor & Inclusion Support Staff
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

      I led games, activities, crafts, and outdoor play with children aged 5-10 and worked one-on-one with children who had disabilities I led games, activities, crafts, and outdoor play with children aged 5-10 and worked one-on-one with children who had disabilities

Education

  • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
    Graduate Certificate, Sport Business Management
    2015 - 2016
  • Acadia University
    Bachelor of Kinesiology, Kinesiology
    2011 - 2015

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