Kamloops Canoe & Kayak Club Head Coaching Position

Closing Date: Cover Letter with Resume must be post-marked by April 18th, 2010

The Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club is inviting applications for a dynamic individual with

strong club-building skills and a commitment to developing youth programs to fill our position of

Head Coach. KCKC is a growing club looking for someone who is interested in taking it to the

next level. The club’s mission is to promote and compete in the sport of sprint canoe and kayak

in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Our ideal coach will balance the needs of our high-

performance group, currently 11 full-time paddlers ranging from bantam to senior categories,

with recruiting new paddlers. This group requires the technical knowledge of a Competition

Development certified coach who has experience developing long-term training programs,

especially working with paddlers in the Training to Train and Training to Compete LTAD stages.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to create a positive, motivating and challenging

environment.

Under the general direction of the executive of KCKC, the coach is responsible for the

operation and activities of the KCKC facilities and its members. The coach organizes, plans

and conducts individual and team practices, training camps and competitions. Administrative

duties include preparing the Annual Training Plan for the above mentioned paddlers and

represent the club at all regattas as the spokesperson for KCKC. Along with leadership

experience, effective and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The

contract may begin May 1st and end Sept 30th. The shifts averaging 30 hours/week will run

from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. time frames, Monday to Friday and weekends. There will be flexible

shifts required due to full day regattas on Saturday and Sunday.

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REQUIREMENTS:
1. CKC CanoeKids Instructor Certification

2. NCCP Certification Level 2 or Entry Level Competitive Coach “trained”

3. Standard First Aid 2 CPR Level “C”

4. Pleasure Craft Operator Certification

5. Knowledge of CKBC and CKC Policies

6. Proven record of outstanding Administration of Club programs, showing the ability to work
with younger paddlers.

7. Effective verbal/written communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

8. Provide an Annual Training Plan to the interview panel will be considered beneficial.

9. Any additional leadership training experiences Head or Assistant Coach experience.

10. Criminal records background check

DUTIES: The coach is expected to be a positive role. The coach will run the daily operations of
the flatwater sprint program and learn-to-paddle programs This will include on-water coaching,
dry-land training and off-water organization, and planning

1. Work with KCKC executive to develop and implement paddling programs.

2. Supervise and develop training programs for high performance and advanced athletes.
3. Ensure compliance with club safety standards.
4. Supervise and ensure programs are run safely, assisting paddlers to the water with their
boats, paddle selections etc.

5. Recruitment activities.
6. Ensure registration lists and contact information are up to date.
7. Liaise with City of Kamloops, Canoe and Kayak affiliates, Media and Public Relations, and
additional paddling disciplines.

The salary range is negotiable depending on qualifications. We would like to thank all
applicants but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please send Cover Letter and Resume (post-marked by April 18th, 2010) to:
Tracy Johnson
762 Franklin Rd.
Kamloops, B.C. V2B 6G6