Rideau Lakes Skating Club
Box 964, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 5A5
Club recognized as Exceeded Standard in CanSkate Excellence recognition program.
CanSkate Coach In Training
Job Location:
Smiths Falls Youth Arena
Anticipated Start Date:
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline:
August 31, 2026
Number of Positions:
1
Job Description
The Rideau Lakes Skating Club is located in Smiths Falls, Ontario (a short commute from Ottawa’s South and West Ends) and is actively seeking dedicated and enthusiastic coaches for all of our CanSkate Programs. We offer programming from PreCanSkate through STAR Gold, ADULTSkate and PowerSkate.
The applicants must be willing to work closely with our RLSC Coaches as well as the Board of Directors.
Our sessions run October to March, with pre and post season opportunities in September and April. We typically have ice Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sundays mornings.
*Availability on Sunday mornings and PowerSkate considered an asset*
Qualifications
Qualifications to be met by September 1, 2026:
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CanSkate Coach In-Training Coach status or higher
- At least 1 year coaching CanSkate
- To be a Registered Skate Canada Professional Coach in Good Standing:
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Must hold a valid First Aid Certificate
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Maintain a renewed NCCP certification status as per the Coaching Association of Canada’s (CAC) Maintenance of Certification Policy
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Have agreed to the Skate Canada Code of Ethics
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Complete the Respect in Sport Activity Leader Training
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Complete Back Check to coaches 18 years and older
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Comfortable teaching group lessons for all ages
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Excellent communication skills
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Demonstrates commitment to developing skaters in a fun, positive environment
How to Apply
To apply, please forward resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Contact
| Name | Melissa D |
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| [email protected] |
