ORC News

Job Posting: Boatman

Jan 16, 2018

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 Learn-to-Row, summer camps and the Adult Rowing League. Local high schools and universities train and race out of the ORC.

The ORC is seeking an individual to fill the full time, seasonal position of Boatman. The Boatman supports the Technical Director by maintaining and repairing the ORC’s fleet of boats, oars and other equipment, including but not limited to boat motors, docks and boat racks.

A full job description can be found here.  Applications should be emailed to melissa@ottawarowingclub.com by no later than February 16.