Job Description

Variety - the Children's Charity Ontario & Variety VillageJob Posting

Position:

Head Coach, Flames

Reports to:

Director, Access & Awareness

Job Type:

Part-Time, Contract

Hours:

Monday to Friday 4:00pm - 7:00pm + administration time and competitions

Schedule:

September 2025 - June 2026 (10 month)

Location

: Variety Village, Scarborough, ON

Rate of Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Who we are:

Located in southwestern Scarborough, Ontario, Variety Village is an inclusive, adaptive, and family friendly facility serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. Variety Village has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through adaptive sport and recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety promotes inclusion and healthy living through adapted physical activity.

Summary:

The Head Coach is responsible for leading the Variety Village Flames swim program, fostering a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for para and able-bodied athletes. This role includes designing and implementing individualized training plans, overseeing competition schedules, coach collaboration and support, and maintaining strong relationships with athletes, families, and the community. The Head Coach will collaborate with internal staff and external partners to advance athlete development, support fundraising and grant initiatives, and ensure adherence to organizational policies and safety standards. This position plays a key role in promoting growth and progression from grassroots to competitive interests, representing Variety Village in local and provincial swimming communities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Programming

Creating a fun, safe, and inclusive training environment. Designing and adapting individualized programming, including yearly, monthly, and weekly training plans based on athletes' goals and interests. Providing supportive coaching for para and able-bodied athletes. Developing progression plans for athletes with varied experiences, abilities, and interests to train and compete. Planning team practices and competition schedules. Managing approved program budgets. Assisting with coach training pathways for 1:1 and pre-competitive programs. Establishing and maintaining parent / guardian relations through effective communication. Mentoring, and providing feedback to support other coaches and volunteers. Handling administrative tasks including program development, athlete and family communications, swim meet coordination and entries, concussion compliance, budget tracking, and athlete assessments. Collaborating with Variety Village staff and supervisors on strategic planning, marketing, vision, goals, fundraising, and key initiatives. Assisting with media relations to celebrate athlete and team achievements. Maintaining databases of times and records for both para and able-bodied athletes. Supporting approved fundraising initiatives in line with Variety policies. Collaborating on grant applications. Ensuring safety is prioritized in all activities, in and out of the pool. Participating in staff Inservice training. Performing other related duties as required.

Competition

Planning annual meet calendars and training schedules. Creating and overseeing athletes' competition schedules at age group, regional, provincial, and national levels. Coordinating competition logistics for athletes and families and attending competitions in a coaching role.

Development

Participating in a leadership role with Swim Ontario, Swimming Canada, and related organizations to advance para swimming. Researching sport-specific and disability-specific resources to enhance athlete outcomes. Pursuing ongoing professional development, training, and certifications relevant to the role.

Qualifications:

Up to date CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

NCCP Level 1 coaching certification (with interest in pursuing higher levels).

Expertise in pool and swim safety.

Coaching experience with athletes with disabilities as well as able-bodied athletes.

Demonstrating proficiency with HyTek, Meet Manager, or Team Unify (asset).

Showing strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Adapting coaching methods to meet individual athlete needs.

Modeling a respectful, positive, growth-mindset approach to coaching.

Building inclusive, supportive working relationships with staff and volunteers.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter along with their resume to the contact information below by

September 5, 2025

. Applicants should be prepared to participate in a multi-step interview process and the successful applicant will be requested to complete a Criminal Record Check.

humanresources@varietyontario.ca

Variety is committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from those who are passionate about contributing to a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. We welcome applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2S & LGBTQIA+ persons, and anyone who can add to the diversity of our team. We offer accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process, upon request.

We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information visit www.varietyvillage.ca

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have experience with HyTek, Meet Manager or Team Unify?
Licence/Certification:

NCCP Level 1 Coaching Certification (required) CPR Certification (required)
Location:

Scarborough, ON M1N 2G2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person