JOB DESCRIPTION

The Corporation of the City of Orillia is seeking Orillia Lifesaving Team (OLT) Lifesaving Sports Coaches. OLT Lifesaving Sports Coaches will follow City of Orillia policies and procedures in delivering safe and inclusive training sessions to the OLT participants. Lifesaving Sport Coaches are responsible for the safety supervision and well-being of all OLT participants. Lifesaving Sports Coaches will work with students to improve skills and abilities on top of managing and planning classes or groups. Shifts include evenings and weekends and may be in pool and open water environments.

DUTIES

• Coach and train athletes to participate in Lifesaving Society Sport programs including in-house and sanctioned competitions.

• Build rapport and provide individualized coaching and training plans designed to meet the needs of each participant, with reference to long range plans set out by the Head Coach.

• Help prepare athletes for competitions and evaluations through understanding and practicing competition rules and events.

• Create an inclusive and fair environment while effectively running practices

• Effectively manage practices independently to meet training goals with minimal supervision

• Establish a reliable and professional on-deck presence

• Develop understanding of coaching best practices and the humanitarian goal of Lifesaving Sport.

• Build rapport with lifesaving sport coaches, officials and athletes through voluntary attendance, participation and/or assistance at local meets and competitions

• Attend local meets and competitions to assist the Head Coach (as needed)

• Implement and provide Head Coach with feedback on swimmer development and progress.

• Ensure that knowledge, skills, and qualifications are kept up to date

• Knowledge and understanding of swimming, lifesaving skills and the LTAD (long-term athlete development)[MT1] model as it applies to Lifesaving Sport.

• Set goals for athletes and develop a positive and personal mentoring role for swimmers.

• Communicate effectively with participants and parents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• 1-2 years’ experience with Lifesaving Sport as an athlete, coach or official.

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

• Previous leadership experience working with youth and adults.

• Reliable with a positive, responsible attitude.

• Current LSS National Lifeguard Pool ( Waterfront option an asset)

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C (dated within 3 years).

• Lifesaving Sport Coach Level 1.

• Training experience or NCCP Coach certification in competitive swimming is an asset.

• Experience with any of the following: Lifesaving Sport (Orillia Lifesaving Team or other), Triathlon, Open Water Swimming, and/or Kayak Racing.

• A current and acceptable Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check (CRC/VSC) is required for this position at the incumbent’s expense prior to the employment commencement date.

Work hours may vary up to 10 hours per week including Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings as well as Saturday mornings. In addition, competitions may be run during the daytime, evenings and weekends where coaches may be requested and scheduled to support athletes above and beyond regular scheduled shifts. Compensation for this position is $28.04 per hour. Interested applicants are invited to apply by August 26, 2025 at noon.

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Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5.