Department: High Performance & Fitness
Reports To: Manager, High Performance & Fitness
Type: Regular Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 – Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close before the deadline.
Positions Available: 1

Are you passionate about developing athletes and growing high-performance speed skating programs? The Richmond Olympic Oval is looking for a dedicated Head Coach and Competition Coordinator to lead our Short Track Speed Skating Performance Program (SSPP) and oversee year-round programming. This role plays a key part in the provincial high-performance pathway, providing a world-class daily training environment and fostering the next generation of elite skaters.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Coaching & Athlete Development: Lead on-ice and off-ice coaching for the SSPP, creating annual training plans aligned with athlete development stages (LTAD model).
  • Performance Monitoring: Track athlete progress, provide feedback, and adjust training plans to optimize development.
  • Competition Support: Prepare athletes for local, provincial, and national competitions, including race strategy, preparation, and post-event analysis.
  • Pathway Development: Support athletes in their transition to Speed Skating Canada’s national development and high-performance training centers.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, and sport science practitioners to provide a holistic training environment.
  • Scheduling & Ice Time Management: Coordinate ice scheduling with High Performance Coordinators to meet training demands.
  • Competition Coordination: Oversee short track speed skating events at the Oval, liaising with officials and ensuring compliance with Speed Skating Canada (SSC) regulations.
  • Provincial & National Engagement: Collaborate with Speed Skating BC (SSBC) and SSC to align programming and host training camps and competitions.
  • Community Engagement & Outreach: Foster relationships with speed skating clubs, act as an ambassador for the Oval, and engage in outreach initiatives.
  • Summer Camps & Development Initiatives: Plan and deliver summer training camps and presentations for athletes, parents, and sport partners.
  • Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, and onboard coaching staff, ensuring appropriate coverage for training sessions and events.
  • Financial & Program Management: Assist in budget preparation, monitor program revenue and expenses, and contribute to program reporting.
  • Marketing & Communications: Work with the marketing team to develop speed skating promotional initiatives.
  • Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as required to support the success of the Oval’s speed skating programs.

Qualifications 

Education and Experience:

• • A university degree in kinesiology, coaching, physical education, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum Comp-Dev NCCP Certified or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating complex sport programs, including development, planning, and implementation with stakeholder groups.
  • Demonstrated experience in supervision, including hiring, training, and performance management, is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model.
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with program registration software and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Standard First Aid and CPR certification required.
  • Safe Sport certifications, including Respect in Sport, Making Ethical Decisions, Rule of Two, and Concussion Training.
  • English required; skills in Mandarin, Korean, or French are considered assets, as is certification as an NCCP Learning Facilitator.
  • Must successfully complete a criminal record check.

Skills and Abilities:

• • Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate athletes and staff.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with athletes, parents, sport partners, and the broader speed skating community.
  • Ability to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Proactive and adaptable, with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required.

Salary and Benefits: $55,278 - $72,847 (dependent on experience and qualifications).

We provide a comprehensive extended health and dental plan, in addition to an individual and dependent/s Health Spending Account, Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) and awesome Oval Perks including access to fitness, ice, courts, Metro Vancouver’s tallest climbing wall and other Oval amenities!

Employment Type: Regular Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Our Values make us who we are: Our workplace values are the guiding principles that are most important to us about the way that we work.  Aligning with the City of Richmond, the Richmond Olympic Oval is an incredibly diverse and high performing values-based organization. Our values (People, Excellence, Leadership, Team and Innovation) are at the core of what we do; they define our culture, represent our collective conscience, and define the basic principles by which we operate. Our values govern the way we make decisions, guide us as we interact with our community, and shape our unique workplace culture and environment.

The Richmond Olympic Oval is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups.  This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity.  We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

If you believe this is the role for you, have a great attitude, and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and have a genuine interest in contributing to the greater good of our company and our community, we want to hear from you!