Ottawa River Canoe Club

ORCC is a non-profit sport organization offering recreational and competitive paddling programs (canoe, kayak, SUP, OC) to all regardless of ability.

Comp Dev Coach

The competitive development coach is responsible for growing the ORCC competitive sprint program by developing the next generation of competitive athletes. The competition development coach will help the athletes in this program achieve their goals within the structure set out by the Head Coach and Executive Director. 

We believe this position is very well suited to a dynamic and positive person who has some coaching  experience; wishes to pursue coaching as a career; and would like to develop their coaching skills with  athletes of all ages and skill levels, but with an emphasis on younger athletes. This is a part-time position (approximately 3 hours per evening) in May and June turning to a full-time position in the summer; July and August. This position may be extended into the fall as a part-time position for  September and October (approximately 2 hours per evening).  

Essential Qualifications: 

Entry Level Competitive Coach Certified as per Canoe Kayak Canada 

Safe Sport Trained* 

Knowledge of athlete training principles 

First aid, CPR-C, and AED certified* 

Must have a vulnerable sector check* or at least 2 references for applicants under 18 years, &  Ontario Pleasure Craft Operators Card* 

Must be eligible to work in Canada 

*these certifications need not be satisfied at the time of application or interview but must be  acquired before starting the job 

Assets: 

Minimum 2 years of experience coaching sprint canoe kayak programs  

Completion of University or College Education in: Kinesiology, Teaching, Recreation, and/or  a similar program; or, an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience Energetic, enthusiastic, willing to learn, positive attitude 

Entry Level Competitive Coach Advanced or Competition Development Trained Good communication, organization, collaboration and leadership skills 

Experience coaching/coxing war canoe and dragon boat

Term: May 1 to August 22nd 

  • Spring hours are Monday to Thursday 5-8pm and Saturday 8-11am 
  • Summer hours are Monday to Friday 7:45am-4pm + regattas on some weekends

Salary: minimum $18.50/ hour, would increase with experience and qualifications Deadline for application: February 28th, 2025

Full Job Description: Comp Dev Coach

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