Head Rowing Coach — Build Programs, Lead Teams, Travel

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% of salary in lieu of healthBenefits

10 days paid vacation per year

Job summary

The Thunder Bay Rowing Club in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated Head Coach to lead day-to-day operations, coaching, and program development. This full-time role reports to the Board of Directors and covers on-water sessions May–October with year-round programming.

Responsibilities include planning competitive programs, mentoring volunteers, and coordinating travel/competition schedules. RCA certification, First Aid/CPR, and a valid driver’s license are required; travel to regattas is

Qualifications

• RCA coach certification (or in progress, completed by start date).
• Standard First Aid & CPR certification (WHMIS and AED an asset).
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (within last 2 years).
• Driver’s licence and trailering experience an asset.
• Teamwork – builds teams and encourages open relationships.
• Communication – confident verbal and written skills with athletes, parents, Board, and members.
• Initiative – does the right thing at the right time without being asked.
• Service Excellence – creates opportunities to enhance every individual’s experience.
• Health and Safety – manages and educates others about risk and harm reduction.
• Multi-Stream Competency – understands Instruction, Community Sport, and Competition streams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coach competitive rowing programmes for juniors, open, and masters athletes.
• Oversee Learn-to-Row, novice, and recreational programming.
• Lead the high school rowing programme in partnership with local schools.
• Recruit athletes and build community relationships.
• Mentor volunteer coaches and lead day-to-day club operations.
• Prepare athletes for provincial and national competitions.
• Work with the Board and volunteers on Club administration.
• Maintain Safe Sport compliance and incident reporting.

Skills

RCA coach certified

First Aid & CPR

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Criminal Record Check

Driver’s licence & trailering

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Service Excellence

Health and Safety

Multi-Stream Competency

Job description

The Thunder Bay Rowing Club in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated Head Coach to lead day-to-day operations, coaching, and program development. This full-time role reports to the Board of Directors and covers on-water sessions May–October with year-round programming.

Responsibilities include planning competitive programs, mentoring volunteers, and coordinating travel/competition schedules. RCA certification, First Aid/CPR, and a valid driver’s license are required; travel to regattas is