Position Title: Head Coach

Location:
Manotick, Ontario Reports to: Owner/Director Position Summary The Head Coach will be responsible for leading the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality karate programming at 6Tigers Academy at the main location, satellite locations and at community centre locations across the city of Ottawa. This role will ensure that athletes of all levels—recreational through elite—receive world-class technical, tactical, and personal development support in a protected, inclusive, and values-driven environment. The Head Coach will lead and mentor discipline-specific coaches and assistant instructors as these positions are established, and coordinate athlete support with qualified nutrition and strength and conditioning professionals. The Head Coach will assist in mentoring developing coaches. The Head Coach will represent 6Tigers in collaboration with provincial and national sport organizations. This is a full-time position with active athlete coaching as its primary responsibility, supported by athlete development planning, coach mentorship and program evaluation.

Key Responsibilities
_ Program Leadership & Delivery_
- Design, plan, and deliver yearly training plans aligned with athlete development pathways.
- Lead daily training sessions that emphasize technical excellence, tactical awareness, and physical preparedness. -Oversee the safe and inclusive delivery of karate programming across all age groups and levels. _ Athlete Development & Care_
- Support athletes’ long-term development, prioritizing health, safety, and well-being.
- Provide individualized technical and tactical coaching, general training and recovery education,



and mental performance support within the coach’s qualifications; coordinate referrals to qualified professionals when specialist support is required.
- Prepare athletes for competition at local, provincial, national, and international levels.
- Develop individualized training plans and accessible coaching adaptations for para athletes and athletes with additional support needs, in consultation with athletes, families and relevant specialists _ Competition & Representation_
- Coach athletes at domestic and international events, including WKF-sanctioned competitions.
- Analyze athlete and competitor performance, providing tactical adjustments and feedback.
- Represent 6Tigers Academy in collaboration with Karate Ontario and Karate Canada. _ Leadership & Mentorship_
- Supervise and mentor assistant instructors and developing coaches.
- Model professional, ethical, and athlete-centered coaching practices.
- Foster a positive dojo culture rooted in respect, integrity, and excellence. _ Administration & Compliance_
- Contribute to program planning, evaluation, and growth strategies.
- Ensure compliance with Safe Sport, Code of Conduct, and reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with the Owner/Director on budgeting, scheduling, and long-term vision. Qualifications *Education & Certification*




- NCCP Competition–Development trained status, or progress toward this designation with an agreed completion timeline. International coaching qualifications will be considered subject to verification and applicable recognition requirements.
- Safe Sport Training and Respect in Sport certification.
- Standard First Aid & CPR certification. _ Competitive & Coaching Experience_
- Extensive international competitive experience.
- Proven success coaching athletes preparing for nationals, Panams and WKF international competitions.
- Experience mentoring athletes and coaches in high-performance and recreational environments.
- Experience in coaching athletes with special needs including athletes with ASDs, deaf athletes and wheelchair athletes. _ Skills & Attributes_
- Strong technical and tactical expertise in karate, with advanced expertise in at least one competitive discipline and the ability to coordinate specialist coaching in the other.
- Athlete-centered, ethical coaching philosophy with emphasis on holistic development.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
- Ability to create motivating, inclusive, and high-performance training environments. *Please note applications are being accepted from Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have not previously been hired under a CAO Coach Salary Support grant.
* Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care Work

Location:
In person

📌 Head Karate Coach (Manotick)
🏢 6Tigers Academy
📍 Manotick