Join Our Team: Senior Coach (Pathways)

Job Summary

Location: National Training Centre (NTC)
Position Type: Full-Time

Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) is seeking a Senior Coach (Pathways) to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Canadian rowing. This position is designed for a passionate and experienced coach who thrives on developing athletes and supporting their journey to the podium. The individual selected in this role will be assigned to the Men’s Program.
 
About the Role
As Senior Coach (Pathways), you will:

• Provide daily coaching support at RCA’s National Training Centre, collaborating with Lead Coaches and High Performance staff.
• Drive athlete development, including recruitment, performance tracking, and individualized performance planning.
• Mentor and engage coaches across the High Performance pathway.
• Contribute to selection processes, training programs, and pathway strategies for Canada’s top rowing talent.

Your work will directly impact Canada’s success at major international events such as the Olympic Games, World Championships, and World Cups.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum RCA Performance Coach Certification (or equivalent recognized by RCA and Coaching Association of Canada).
• Proven experience coaching crews at Under-23 or higher international level, with a track record of coaching crews to top performances. 
• Strong ability to identify talent, build relationships, and create individualized development plans.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and collaboration within a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily coaching support at RCA’s National Training Centre.
• Athlete monitoring, goal setting, and gap analysis.
• Talent identification and recruitment for the High-Performance pathway.
• Delivery of fair and transparent selection activities.
• Mentorship and resource support for coaches of identified athletes.

Key Performance Indicators

• Athlete progression from NextGen to Senior National Team.
• Measurable performance improvements (race results, erg scores).
• Quality and effectiveness of Individual Athlete Performance Plans (IAPPs).
• Impact of coach mentorship and engagement.

 
Why Join Us?
This position offers the opportunity to influence Canada’s rowing success on the world stage. You’ll work with elite athletes and coaches, supported by Sport Canada, Own the Podium, and the Canadian Olympic Committee.
 
Salary Range: $72,925-$109,388 per annum. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider several factors including but not limited to the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and internal equity considerations.

For a full job description, please click HERE. 
 
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter by end of day on December 3, 2025, to [email protected]. Applications should have “Senior Coach – Pathways” in the subject line. 

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Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting. At RCA, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every single qualification outlined. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability. Candidates for this role will be subject to the RCA screening process.  
  
This position is supported by funding from Sport Canada.