Canadian Junior Football League

In his only season in the CJFL, linebacker Adam Konar played a major factor in the Langley Rams hosting their first ever Canadian Bowl.

During the 2012 season Konar led the Rams in defensive points collecting 16 tackles, five sacks, three knockdowns, four forced fumbles and had three interceptions including one for a touchdown.   He was part of a defence that allowed the fewest points in the BC Conference as they averaged 16.1 points a game.  Konar’s Rams went onto a semi-final win over the Westshore Rebels before upsetting the undefeated VI Raiders for the right to host the Canadian Bowl.   

In one of the most entertain national championships the Rams fell 23-21 to the Saskatoon Hilltops and Konar collected four tackles.

Just three years later Konar was taken 25th overall in the CFL Draft by the Edmonton Football Club in 2015.  In four seasons with Edmonton he collected 94 tackles, three interceptions and had a pair of sacks.  In May of 2019 he signed with the BC Lions and is now getting set for his second campaign in Vancouver in 2021.

Konar sits down to talk with Ryan Watters to reminisce his CFL Draft experience.

Football Canada is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

MANAGER, NON-CONTACT FOOTBALL

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Lead the development of Football Canada’s non-contact programs and events in conjunction with the Provincial Sport Organization. Football Canada is seeking an individual to serve as Technical and Events staff. This individual will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for coordinating, developing and administrating all activities related to National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) and the Football Canada Officials Certification Program for non-contact football (flag, Sevens, and touch). The individual shall guide and support the efforts of the National Office Staff, Directors/Chairpersons, Committees, and other Volunteers in the fulfilment of their roles and duties.

Areas of focus will include the following:

• Manage Player Development

• Manage Officials Development

• Manage Coach Development

• Manage High Performance

• Manage Rules and Safety

• Manage Non-Contact Events

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Post-secondary degree preferably in Physical Education/Coaching or Sport Management.

• Coaching background – certified NCCP Training or equivalent experience.

• Experience delivering sport clinics and / or camps

• Works well with others as a team player.

• Be an effective communicator (writing and speaking).

• Strong organizational skills. • Experience coordinating events • Computer knowledge in Windows, Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft Office (incl. Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher) and Microsoft Outlook.

• Ability and willingness to work some extended hours, and • Have the ability and willingness to do some traveling approximately 5-7 weeks per year.

• Non-contact football experience will be considered an asset

• Ability to fluently communicate in both official languages is an asset.

Salary for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position type: 2 Year Contract

Location: Option to working remotely within Canada

Application deadline: March 14th, 2021 please send applications to sdonovan@footballcanada.com

Expected start date: March 31st, 2021

All responses are appreciated, however, only those selected for an interview will receive a reply.

You must include the following in your submission:
A) Three references (including addresses and phone numbers).
B) Salary Expectations; and
C) Date of availability to commence employment.