Ottawa, Ontario — ParaEquestrian Canada is seeking a Team Leader for Canada’s Team heading to the 2008 Paralympic Games in Hong Kong, China.

With the Paralympic sports to be based in Beijing, China, the equestrian events are an exception, being held with the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping in Hong Kong.

Team Leaders are responsible for providing direct support to individual athletes as assigned by their National Sport Organization (NSO).  They are expected to work collaboratively with all athletes and the Mission staff members.   As part of the Canadian Team, the Team Leaders are expected to treat athletes with respect, communicating in a positive and constructive manner.

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