The Canada Games Centre (CGC) is a vibrant multi-sport community and recreation centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are a 176,000 sqft facility operated by a non-profit society committed to promoting physical literacy, fitness and wellness, and to supporting the needs of high performance sport & athlete development. The Centre runs sport and recreation programs, camps, fitness classes and so much more in an inclusive environment. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people, the CGC acknowledges the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.
Together, we inspire healthy active living.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Masters Coach is responsible for planning and running some or all of the weekday morning 6:00 to 7:00am Masters swim team practices. There is also a requirement to attend the Masters swim meets throughout the competition season. Our Masters swim team is a mix of both age groups and abilities so flexibility to help each swimmer with their goals in swimming is necessary. This position will report to the Head Coach and collaborate with the other Coaches, supervisors and program staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coach team at practices and competition events
- Develop practices to follow short term and long term
- Provide feedback and stroke development for Masters swimmers
- Work with the Head Coach on planning and team development as well as registration
- Assist with the hosting of the Canada Games Centre Masters events
- Ensure the overall safety of all athletes and program participants
- Maintain swim team equipment, while reporting any damage or required repairs to the Head Coach
- Other administrative duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of coaching experience
- Emergency First Aid certification preferred
- Must be able to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment, and decision-making, be an affective problem solver, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Must understand the principles of team sport and coaching for adult athletes
- Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations of diving in both Nova Scotia and Canada
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position is $18.00 per hour.
Please note – a successful Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse Registry Check will be required as part of the hiring process
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Free facility membership
- Access to professional development opportunities
- Free parking and close proximity to Halifax Transit
- Amazing team environment
We are a welcoming and supportive environment whose goal is to be a diverse workplace representative of the citizens we serve. Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in occupations where they are under-represented, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community are encouraged to self-identify on your application.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- swim coach: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
