Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator

The Alberta Sprint Racing Canoe Association (ASRCA) is seeking 2 Program Coordinators (1 male and 1 female) for the Kayak Kids program in 2025. The Kayak Kids program provides canoe/kayak summer camps for children ages 7-12. This role will include preparation in March, April, May and onsite program management from June to August. 

This position will be part-time in March, April, May and then will become a full time position in June, July and August. 

Qualifications:

  • National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Competition Stream, Entry Level Competitive Coach (certified status), with a preference given to Canoe Kayak certification

  • Standard First Aid and Level C CPR Certification

  • Pleasure Craft Operator Licence

  • Successfully completed Safe Sport Training and maintain Level 3 SafeSport clearance

  • Experience coaching youth in sprint canoe/kayak

  • Permanent resident of Canada

  • 18 years of age or older


Job duties include but are not limited to:

  • Outreach and networking with communities across Alberta (online and in person) interested in implementing Kayak Kids programming

  • Organize and assist with “Try-it” days, school programming, or other group programming for youth

  • Develop program schedule and activities for the camp

  • Communicate with parents of participants

  • Coach, train, oversee, and mentor junior coaches

  • Provide a post-analysis report of the year

  • Ability to travel across Alberta as needed. Reimbursement will follow the ASRCA Travel Policy

  • Will be required to stay on site at coaching facility locations (cost of accommodation are covered).


The Program Coordinators will work closely with the coaches (who are coaching the participants) and the Program Administrator (who will update the ASRCA website and prepare registration for the program). The Program Coordinators will report and work under the direct supervision of the ASRCA President.

To apply for a program coordinator position please send a cover letter and resume to admin@asrca.com by 11:59pm MST February 14, 2025. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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