Position Type: Auxiliary
Department: Community Sport
Number of Positions Available: Multiple

The Richmond Olympic Oval is seeking passionate individuals with a love of skating and a sound coaching background. This position is focused on helping individuals Ages 3 to 12 develop fundamental skating skills in a fun and safe environment. This position is specific to Winter Programs, with the possibly for assisting with additional seasonal programs.

Your core responsibilities include,

• Communicate with parents and provide students with feedback
• Ensure general program readiness including equipment lists, lesson plans, games and activities for a range of abilities
• Implement a variety of techniques for students to develop basic fundamental skating skills
• Responsible for the safety and progressive instruction of Learn to Skate programs based on the objectives of the specific programs as well as Long Term Athlete Development Model/Sport for Life
• Communicate effectively with the Sport Programmer regarding program needs and improvements
• Evaluate athlete abilities and maintain records of the skills of skaters
• Compliant with program policies and procedures (attendance, report cards, radios, first aid, etc)

The qualifications and skills you bring to this role include,

• A love of children!
• Exceptional customer service interactions
• Background and knowledge in skating is required. Additional knowledge in Hockey or Figure Skating is an asset
• Experience delivering high quality, progressive skating instruction to athletes ages 3 to 12 is preferred
• Ability to assess and evaluate athlete’s fundamental movement skills and as well as specific skating skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Optimistic, passionate and personable
• Responsible and dependable
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal record check
• Valid standard First Aid Certificate is required
• Completion of, or in progress of completing the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is an asset
• Must be able to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (2 doses) as a condition of employment.

Work Hours: Must be available for the following starting in January 2023:

• Wednesdays 3:00pm-5:15pm
• Additional hours may be available

Compensation range: $19.56 to $35.30 (hourly rate is based on qualifications and experience)

Perks: Our workplace culture embraces People, Excellence, Leadership, Team and Innovation.

• Access to 20,000sq ft fitness centre with top class facilities, over 100 pieces of strength and cardio equipment, 4-storey climbing wall, fitness classes, Olympic sized ice rinks and the Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX) museum (restrictions may apply).
• 12% in lieu of benefits on top of your hourly rate.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work in various auxiliary positions at the Richmond Olympic Oval to grow your knowledge and experience.

The Richmond Olympic Oval is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity. We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

If you are personable, have a great attitude, are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and have a genuine interest in contributing to the greater good of our company and our community, we want to hear from you!