Job Description

Sport Leader - Spring 2025


Position Type: Auxiliary

Department: Community Sports



Multiple positions available


Important Dates:


• Must be available for full spring break camp dates - March 17 - 28, 2025
• Option to maintain employment with Richmond Olympic Oval throughout year after spring break camp





This is a fantastic opportunity for students with sporting and/or coaching experience to join the Oval team. If you are a leader by nature, committed to helping others achieve success, passionate about coaching and creating activity lesson plans, then this is the role for you! We are looking for individuals with all types of sporting backgrounds. Please highlight any experience you have in a sport as a coach and/or player in your application.




To view all Spring Camps, please visit: https://richmondoval.ca/camps/spring-break-camps/



Please familiarize yourself with all our camp offerings as we will discuss your interest in the interview.




A day in the life of the Sport Camp Leader includes:


• Working in a team environment to ensure the participant has a safe and positive experience while at the Richmond Olympic Oval.


• Monitoring and maintaining the integrity, appearance, and safety of all Oval sport equipment and surroundings.


• Coaching and instructing activities and lessons with enthusiasm, instructing based on objectives, and adjusting activities based on age, skill and athletic levels.


• Providing exceptional customer service and communication with parents.
• Reporting and communicating feedback to the Sport Camp Programmer and Head Coach, Community Sport.


• Other camp related tasks as assigned.




Availability:



Must be available to work Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.




The qualifications and skills you bring to this role include:


• Experience working with children in a sport camp or related setting as a leader or volunteer.


• Proven athletic ability and strong knowledge of a variety of sports and age-appropriate sport activities for children aged 3-15 years old.


• Valid Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED Certificate.


• Ability and confidence to coach and lead large groups within a team environment.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, prioritization, planning and organizational skills.


• Flexibility with availability.


• Must be able to complete a successful Criminal Record Check.


• Participation or graduation in a recognized, sport related post-secondary program is an asset.


• Sport Specific NCCP Certificates an asset.


• NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills, High Five, Kids Can Move, or Run Jump Throw, or equivalent training an asset.


• Safe Sport education is a requirement of the role which you must complete within 3 months of start date if you are the successful candidate.




Our Values make us who we are:



Our workplace values are the guiding principles that are most important to us about the way that we work.



Our values (People, Excellence, Leadership, Team and Innovation) are at the core of what we do; they define our culture, represent our collective conscience, and define the basic principles by which we operate. Our values govern the way we make decisions, guide us as we interact with our community, and shape our unique workplace culture and environment.




Compensation range:
$18.64 - $27.32 plus 12% in lieu of benefits (hourly rate is based on qualifications and experience)


Perks: • Access to 20,000sq ft fitness centre with top class facilities, over 100 pieces of strength and cardio equipment, 4-storey climbing wall, endless fitness classes, Olympic sized ice rinks and the Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX) museum (restrictions may apply).


• Collaborative team environment.


• Opportunity to work in various auxiliary positions at the Richmond Olympic Oval to grow your knowledge and experience.




The Richmond Olympic Oval is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity. We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.


If you are personable, have a great attitude, are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and have a genuine interest in contributing to the greater good of our company and our community, we want to hear from you!