Job Posting: Rowing Coaches
General Overview:
The North Star Rowing Club is located on Lake Banook in Dartmouth Nova
Scotia and offers rowing programs for Learn to Row, Youth (age 13-21),
Seniors (age 21-27), Para (all ages) and Masters (age 21+) rowers. Our
competitive athletes compete in local, provincial, national and international
level regattas, and some of our members have achieved medals in both
World and Olympic competitions.
The club is currently seeking up to three coaches to work under the
direction of the club Head Coaches. The coaches will develop and manage
day to day rowing programs for our summer junior recreational program,
and Masters, Juniors, Para and Learn to Row evening programs. He/She
must ensure that athletes adhere to all safety guidelines on and off the
water and also adhere to the Coaching Code of Ethics.
Specific Responsibilities:
 Coordinate and instruct daily summer recreational Junior programs
 Develop day to day workout plans and implement recreational and
competitive training programs for Masters, Para and Junior rowers
 Assist club competitive coaches with Junior and Senior High
Performance training (excellent coach mentoring opportunities)
 Assist in the coordination of all aspects of the club operation,
which includes program registration and planning, regattas
registration and planning, boat cleaning and minor repairs, and
general club and grounds maintenance
 Provide leadership to youth and offer a friendly welcoming face to all
members of the club
Qualifications:
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Must be a fulltime student returning to studies in September
NCCP Learn to Row or RCA Coach Trained or Certified preferred
Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card required
Current Emergency First Aid and CPR Course
Excellent swimming ability
Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills
Experience working with athletes with disabilities
Criminal Record and Vulnerable Person Check required
Work Schedule:
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30-35 Hours/week (as defined by funding grants)
May-Sept or June-Sept as outlined by grants
Additional hours may be possible
Extension into October may be possible
Attendance at all coaching sessions and summer regattas required
Remuneration:
Salary based on experience and government funding grant
If interested, please send a complete resume and cover letter by
March 15, 2017 to:
Peter Webster and Bob Sawler at [email protected]
These positions are contingent on government funding and applicants
must be fulltime students who are returning to studies in September.