Athlete Coordinator

Help people of all abilities to access trail, water and snow-based programming.  The Athlete Coordinator is the face of the program and works directly with clients on a daily basis; ideally suited for someone who is organized, customer service focused and administratively strong.  Offering a competitive starting wage of $24 to $25 per hour plus a wellness perk, extended health benefits and flexibility to work in the office or remotely.

About the Role, Benefits & Perks:

• Full-time, year-round, 40 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday schedule with some flexibility; some weekend work will be required.
• Hybrid of both remote and in-office work available.
• Wage starting in the range of $24 to $25 per hour with potential for growth.
• Extended health benefits available after 3-month probation.
• Monthly cell phone allowance.
• Laptop set up available for those wanting to work remotely.
• Wellness perks can be discussed.
• Lots of learning and training opportunities.
• Working alongside a vibrant, youthful and fun team within a positive work environment.

The Perfect Candidate: 

• Customer service and administration experience preferred.
• Relevant education in sport administration and/or related experience as well as sport coaching certifications an asset.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with individuals of all ages and abilities their families.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs easily.
• Passion for adaptive sport and making a difference in our community.
• Previous experience working in a not-for-profit organization as staff or volunteer an asset.
• Coaching or previous sport program management an asset.
• Knowledge of adaptive sport, Paralympic sport systems and/or Special Olympics.
• Knowledge of trail based, water and snow sport programs is an asset.
• Satisfactory criminal record check is mandatory prior to commencement of employment.
• First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities Include: 

• The Athlete Coordinator is responsible for successfully aligning athletes with the appropriate day-to-day programs.
• Be the first point of contact for both local and visiting athletes and their families (coordination of local and visiting families).
• Conduct intake of athletes and participants; collaborate with core staff on  an ongoing basis to execute various internal deliverables.
• Plan, schedule and facilitate weekly, monthly, and seasonal programming while also facilitating drop-in programs in coordination with the Volunteer and Training Program Manager.
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating seasonal camps.
• Create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all individuals associated with the company.
• Provide strong customer service skills and attention to detail through the full circle registration process.

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