Volunteer and Events Coordinator The Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club (KWSC) is located in the twin cities of Kitchener Waterloo, with our home facility at the Carolyn Fedy Skating Centre, RIM Park. With over 4,000 members, KWSC is Canada's largest skating club. KWSC delivers a wide range of skating and athletic development programs, including figure skating, CanSkate, Twin City Hockey Skating School Power Skating, and high-performance training through The Athletic Centre and The Rotation Room.

The club also operates seasonal programs such as summer and March Break camps, and hosts numerous events throughout the year including Freeskate Festival, Simulation Days, Ice Show, Skate Ontario competitions, awards events, seminars, and athlete development initiatives. KWSC serves athletes, families, coaches, officials, and volunteers within a large, engaged community and is recognized for its positive culture and commitment to excellence.

Job Summary The Volunteer and Events Coordinator is responsible for supporting volunteer engagement and event delivery across the club

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee and support approximately 300 volunteers annually across all club programs and events.
- Lead volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, communications, retention, and recognition initiatives.
- Provide guidance and support to volunteer leads and committee chairs.
- Develop and manage project plans for events, figure skating competitions, and special initiatives.
- Plan and coordinate event logistics and volunteer requirements across multiple programs.




- Collect and document post-event feedback to evaluate outcomes and improve future event processes.
- Collaborate with KWSC staff, the City of Waterloo, and external partners to support operational needs.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records, data tracking, and reporting using Bloomerang data base.
- Support membership administration and scheduling processes using the Uplifter data base.

Qualifications and Skills

- Experience coordinating volunteers, events, or community-based programs
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Self-motivated and resourceful with a positive and helpful attitude
- Strong computer skills, including experience with CRM software, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Canva
- Comfort using digital systems and learning new platforms
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Administrative experience required
- Post-secondary education is an asset
- Familiarity with skating (figure skating and/or hockey) is required

Job Type: Part-time Location: Rim Park, Waterloo Ontario.

Hours of Work:

Approximately 20-25 hours per week, hybrid plus evenings and weekends as required





Vacancy Type: Existing vacancy that has been updated to meet evolving operational needs.

Benefits: Access to on-site gym at RIM Park

Rate: $22-$26/hour based on experience and certifications

Start Date: October 1, 2026

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Monday, August 31, 2026.

KWSC is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging reflecting the communities we serve. We are an equal chance employer and will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We ask applicants to advise us when contracted that accommodation is necessary and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment. The cost associated with obtaining the Vulnerable Sector Check is the responsibility of the candidate unless otherwise specified by KWSC.

We may use elements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to evaluate candidates for some positions. When used, it will be applied with human oversight and augment, not replace, the hiring team’s judgement and accountability.

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Volunteer and Events Coordinator (Waterloo)
🏢 Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club
📍 Waterloo