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Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club

519-886-5972 ext. 229

Job Description

The KWSC is located in the city of Waterloo at the RIM Park complex, where the KWSC has exclusive use of one of the four Olympic size rinks, and an athletic centre. In existence since 1938, the KWSC organizes programs from pre-school to adults. We operate competitive programs that have sent Singles Skaters, Dance Pairs, Freeskate Pairs, and Synchronized Teams to compete in the Canadian Championships, as well as International Competitions. The KWSC is one of Canada’s largest figure skating clubs.

Role – Athletics Manager
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Athletics Manager will take responsibility for all aspects of the operations of off ice facilities and services including the development and management of programs and staff within the KWSC Athletic Centre. The Athletic Centre includes a fully equipped fitness facility, harness gym (with spinners) and studio space that provides convenient access for off-ice conditioning, training services, and fitness assessments for KWSC skaters. The general public also uses the Athletic Centre on a membership based system. This position is approximately 15 hours per week in the Athletic Centre at the Membership desk.

Job duties:
Co-ordinate all off ice fitness, conditioning, and performance related activities for KWSC
skaters
Oversee the daily operations of the KWSC Athletic Centre
Coordinate Fitness assessments twice per season for select athletes
Recruit and oversee fitness instructors and harness technicians
Plan and oversee the conditioning and training programs for KWSC skaters under the advice of the Technical Director
Provide up to date reports to coaches and skaters on off-ice training status and recommend changes when necessary
Oversee Athletics Centre budget and participate in annual KWSC strategic planning process
Plan and implement community use of the Athletic Centre spaces
Recruit and supervise instructors/staff as required for Athletic Centre programs
Ensure facility and equipment are properly maintained to ensure all Athletic Centre workplace health and safety legislation is complied with
Seek out new and liaise with current community partners as required to develop Athletic Centre programs
Respond to skater/coach/customer issues in timely and professional manner
Actively participate as a member of KWSC management team

Benefits:
Free gym membership

https://www.kwsc.org/data/uploads/pdfs/job-postings/KWSC%20Athletics%20Manager%20Job%20Posting.pdf

Drop off resume/cover letter at The Athletic Centre at KWSC
Email resume/cover letter directly to dbrown@kwsc.org
Please forward a resume and cover letter by Monday May 22, 2023 at 12 noon
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.