Duration: One Year Contract

Job Level: Senior / Management

Intended job posting audience: Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

Head Coach & Club Manager

Flatwater North seeks a mature, skilled, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Head Coach & Club Manager to lead the club's athletic programming, oversee operations, and manage staff.

The Head

Coach oversees the day-to-day athletic training of sprint canoe kayak athletes, coordinates regattas and competitive pathways, and provides on-site leadership to coaches and program staff. The role manages high-performance and developmental training programs, ensures equipment maintenance, and oversees overall club administration.

- Location: Whitehorse, Yukon: Flatwater North is Whitehorse’s sprint canoe kayak club situated on the shores of the pristine Schwatka Lake, just 3 km from downtown Whitehorse. Since its beginning in 2013, the club has grown rapidly and steadily, creating a outstanding community of young paddlers.
- Contract Dates: January 5, 2027 – January 4, 2028 (Full-time, with variable seasonal hours peaking in the summer).
- Compensation: Salary of $33-$40/hour, full time, salaried.

Responsibilities Athletic Leadership & Coaching
- Design, implement, and lead comprehensive training programs for sprint canoe, kayak, and developmental paddling groups consistent with Canoe Kayak Canada standards.
- Oversee athlete development pathways from grassroots programs (such as Canoe Kids and Regatta Ready) up to competitive regional, national,



and high-performance levels.
- Coordinate regatta entries, travel logistics, accommodations, and team management for provincial, national, and special competitions.
- Provide supervision, leadership, and mentorship to assistant coaches, program staff, and camp counsellors.

Club Management & Operations
- Manage day-to-day club administrative duties, including program registrations through the online registration system.
- Coordinate daily staff schedules, assignments, breaks, and proper operational coverage.
- Oversee community outreach initiatives, school programs, dragon boat programs, and seasonal events.
- Maintain clear communication with the Board of Directors, families, members, and external partners regarding club operations.

Equipment, Safety & Facilities
- Oversee the safe use, organization, maintenance, and basic care of boats, paddles, PFDs, safety motorboats, and club equipment.
- Ensure facilities and daily programming strictly comply with safety policies, emergency procedures, and risk management standards.
- Handle incident reports, facility scheduling, and winter storage logistics for club equipment.

Club Culture & Engagement
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and well-organized environment for athletes, participants, and staff.




- Represent the club professionally within the local community and the broader paddling federation.
- Support club events, fundraising initiatives, and special regattas as required.

Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive background in competitive sprint canoe and/or kayak as an athlete, with a strong instructional and coaching background.
- Proven experience coaching athletes across developmental and competitive pathways.
- Experience supervising staff, coaching teams, and managing sports or recreation settings.
- Solid organizational, leadership, administrative, and communication skills.
- Current First Aid & CPR certification.
- Clear Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Assets
- Relevant formal certifications in coaching (e.g., NCCP coaching levels appropriate for sprint canoe kayak).
- Experience in club management, sports administration, or recreation facility operations.
- Excellent character, integrity, patience, and flexibility.
- Own reliable transportation to and from the lake.

To apply: Send resumé and cover letter to Flatwater North Paddling Club, [email protected], and [email protected] Application Deadline: November 16th, 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Pay: $33.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Application question(s)

- Will you be available to work full time in May & June in Whitehorse, YT?

Experience:
- paddling: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Coach - Flatwater Paddle Society (Schwatka Lake)
🏢 Flatwater Paddling Yukon Society
📍 Schwatka Lake