Job Opportunities
The Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC) is a not-for-profit sports organization established in 1867 to provide rowing instruction for participants of all ages. The ORC is comprised of a volunteer Executive Committee, volunteers and paid employees. From April to November, the ORC operates from its boathouses on the Ottawa River. In the off-season, the ORC membership trains at an indoor satellite location.
The ORC provides coaching to rowers in competitive or sport rowing programs, as well as introductions to the sport through Discover Rowing Youth Summer Camps, Adult Learn-to-Row, and the Adult Rowing League. Local high schools and universities train and race out of the ORC.
At ORC we work in support of a diverse and equal world. We welcome all diverse people into our already eclectic teams. We encourage People of Colour, Indigenous Peoples, people from the LGBTQ+ community as well as people with Disabilities to apply!
Assistant Coach
The ORC provides coaching to rowers in competitive or recreational programs, as well as introductions to the sport through Learn-to-Row, summer camps, Everybody Rows Ottawa, and the Adult Rowing League. Local high schools and universities train and race out of the ORC.
The Assistant Coach will work alongside our team of dedicated volunteer coaches. In this role you will help realise our mission to bring a diverse offering of rowing programming to different stakeholders in the community. Working under the leadership of the head coach you will help to support ORC strategic objectives and make the ORC a powerhouse in Canadian rowing.
Position designation: Full Time
Salary Range: $20-25/hour. Will Commensurate with experience
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Start Date: May 15th
Facility Attendant (x2)
The Sport Facility Attendant provides facility management, custodial services, organisation, and maintenance to support the variety of Ottawa Rowing Club facilities at its Ottawa River Location.
Position designation: Full Time, flexible
Salary Range: $15.50 per hour
Hours: Full time flexible hours weekly (may include evenings & weekends) for 12 weeks starting May
Approximate start date is Monday, May 1, 2022 or later.
**This Job is Contingent on Canada Summer Jobs Funding.
Summer Rowing Program Manager (x1)
The Summer Program Manager oversees seasonal summer operations including staffing support, administrative needs, and day-to-day operations. Position reports to the Club administrator and the Head Coach.
Position designation: Full Time
Salary Range: $15.50 per hour
Hours: Full time Monday to Friday (~9am-5pm) beginning in April (start date can be flexible depending on exam schedules) and ending in August
Approximate start date is Early to mid April
**This Job is Contingent on Canada Summer Jobs Funding.
Summer Rowing Camp Instructor (x3)
Instructors to facilitate the on-water and on land portions of the Ottawa Rowing Club’s Discover Rowing Summer Camp for local youth aged 13-17. This position will be located at the Ottawa Rowing Club boathouse location. The positions require an incumbent to have superior communication skills, knowledge of rowing and interest in working with youth or groups. The Instructor reports to the club Head Coach.
Position designation: Full Time
Salary Range: $15.50 per hour
Hours: Full time (8am-4pm) Monday to Friday from July to August
Approximate start date is July
**This Job is Contingent on Canada Summer Jobs Funding.
Summer Rowing Instructor (x3)
This role is designed for candidates looking to work in a coaching centric position and may want to continue coaching beyond their initial contract timeline. Summer Rowing Instructors will be supported and mentored to develop as rowing coaches by the ORC Head Coach and Assistant coach through the summer. Successful applicants will act as Instructors for Adult Learn to Row, adult club programming, secondary morning rows for competitive athletes in small boats and various community outreach programs. The position requires the incumbent to have superior organisation, knowledge of rowing and coaching equipment, and be a social and outgoing individual. Many of the work hours associated with this position will be in on weekday afternoons and evenings. The Instructor reports to the club Head Coach.
Position designation: Full Time
Salary Range: $15.50 per hour
Hours: Regular evening sessions 5:30-8:30PM Monday to Friday, occasional afternoon sessions (25-35hr/week)
Approximate start date is June
**This Job is Contingent on Canada Summer Jobs Funding.
Marketing Director (x1)
Following several years of pandemic and flood related decline in membership, the ORC is looking to revamp its marketing strategy. Our organization needs to streamline and target the marketing of our various program offerings to help rejuvenate our user base and increase overall subscription.
Position designation: Part time, virtual
Salary Range: $15.50 per hour
Hours: 20 Hours per week. Flexible.
**This Job is Contingent on Canada Summer Jobs Funding.
Boat Repair Technician (x2)
The Boat Repair Technician provides equipment maintenance and repair coordination, inventory coordination and facility management support to the variety of Ottawa Rowing Club programs at its Ottawa River Location. The position requires the incumbent to have knowledge of rowing and coaching equipment, be able to repair rowing shells, drive boats and be fully conversant in the club’s multitude of operations. The Boat Repair Technician reports to club Head Coach
Position designation: Full Time
Salary Range: $Will Commensurate with experience
Hours: Full time (8am-4pm) Monday to Friday from July to August
**This Job is Contingent on Canada Summer Jobs Funding.