Para Rowing Lead

Rowing Canada Aviron

The PRL, reporting to the High Performance Director (HPD), will work with the Para Rowing Advisory Committee and RCA Leadership in developing, implementing, and leading a strategy for High Performance Para Rowing in Canada.

The objectives of the role include:

• Create the conditions for the growth of grass roots para rowing programs in our Clubs and Universities.
• Establish a sustainable para athlete development pathway for high performance para rowing that optimizes partnerships with Provinces, Clubs and other Para Sport organizations.
• Build a national competition and event strategy for para rowing.
• Develop networks to optimize opportunities for Talent ID and Transfer.
• Provide Technical guidance to coaches and athletes engaged in Para Rowing performance programs.
• Determine an optimal performance plan and training environment for Athletes and Crews in the National Team Program.

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of progressive programming and leadership experience, at the provincial, national, and international levels.
• Experience in and knowledge of para sport at a domestic and international level as well as an understanding of recruitment strategies is an asset.
• This position will require considerable domestic and international travel.
• Working knowledge of both Canada’s official languages is an asset.