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Position Overview:

As Skating Director, you’ll be at the heart of Skate Oakville’s success. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership, program development, and hands-on collaboration with our talented team of coaches, skaters, and staff. You’ll oversee ice scheduling, elevate program delivery, and ensure our events and test days run seamlessly—all while fostering a positive, inclusive community where everyone can thrive.  

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

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Assist the Executive Director in achieving board-related strategic deliverables

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Provide feedback on the long-term sustainability of our programs and support delivery of the target culture at Skate Oakville

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Ensure program financial alignment and ongoing management

Ice Schedules and Management: 

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Manage ice schedules to ensure optimal ice time allocation for all programs.

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Coordinate ice schedule changes and communicate adjustments promptly.

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Develop and maintain program schedules and that meet the needs of all skaters, from beginners to competitive athletes.

Program Delivery: 

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Innovate and maintain high-quality programming aligned with Skate Canada’s Long-Term Development pathways.  

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Collaborate with coaches to deliver exceptional programs that meet club and skater goals.

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Ensure program standards reflect Skate Oakville’s commitment to excellence.

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Visibility and presence with coaches, skaters and parents across programs to build trust and affinity to enable a structured cycle of feedback to enable continuous improvement (requires time outside of standard office hours)

Coaching: 

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Lead and support a dynamic coaching team, fostering inclusion, collaboration and positivity to support the structured development and progression of our skaters.

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Drive the culture of Skate Oakville by overseeing daily coaching operations and uphold club policies and standards.  

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Create and manage on-ice and off-ice schedules for STAR and Competitive programs.  

Test Days and Special Events: 

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Oversee test days, ensuring compliance with Skate Canada guidelines. 

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Plan and execute engaging events, including competitions, ice shows, and outreach activities.  

Administrative Support: 

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Assist office administrative staff during peak registration periods, providing support with member inquiries and registrations.

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Ensure clear and consistent communication with members, coaches, staff and parents through various channels and social media to support base operations and celebrate successes.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a difference in the skating world, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to: [email protected]

Join Skate Oakville and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to nurturing and developing the next generation of skaters. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!