As a key member of Swimming Canada’s team, this coordinator will be responsible for support of all Communications efforts to drive awareness, announcements, entertainment and engagement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor website and social media traffic, providing a regular report to the Senior Manager, Communications
• Manage content calendar surrounding daily content posting tactics
• Writing press releases as required in English and French
• Create social media campaigns aligned with Swimming Canada communications and social media strategies
• Generate content for various Swimming Canada platforms
• Participate in social media community management and monitoring
• Participate in digital asset management of Swimming Canada photo, video and information archives with Coordinator, Content
• Oversee upkeep of athlete bios and statistics
• Support the marketing and communications team on special events/projects
• Assist with event logistics and media relations as necessary
• Attend events such as media days, camps and/or swim meets as required
• Occasional work outside regular business hours
• Other duties as required

• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects on various timelines
• Ability to work independently but also excel in a team environment
• Understanding of high-performance sport environment
• Tact and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Education or work experience as a content creator in journalism, communications, and/or public relations, especially if related to sport
• Strong knowledge of a variety of digital platforms and social media strategies.
• Experience working in and/or knowledge of sports, especially swimming, considered an asset
• Bilingualism considered an asset
• Post-Secondary diploma/degree