Junior Coach

Pointe-Claire is a city with a population of 34,000 located along Lac Saint-Louis and forming part of Greater Montreal. Recognized for its lifestyle, Pointe-Claire also has a distinctively rich architectural and historical heritage and provides services of outstanding quality to its population. Dedicated to the life of its citizens, the City's mission is to ensure that the quality of its social, cultural and economic environment is maintained for citizens today as well as future generations.

**Description**:
Reporting to the Assistant Head Coach, the incumbent will be responsible for teaching diving lessons to our clients, ensuring their development and continuing the tradition of excellence and enthusiasm that has characterized our Diving Club for decades.

**Departmental mission**:
Considered one of the best diving clubs in Canada, the Pointe-Claire Diving Club has stood out for over 40 years based on the performance of its members. In fact, the Club has trained several world-record holders and Olympic medalists.

Department mission
The mission of the Culture, Sports, Leisure and Community Development Department is to offer high-quality services, programs and facilities that promote participation and maximum integration of all Pointe-Claire citizens. The Department relies on a qualified and professional staff dedicated to the quality of life of Pointe-Claire citizens.

**General responsibilities and goals**:
**The jobholder’s main responsibilities are as follows**:

- Teach proper diving techniques to our clients;
- Set up teaching plans for the session;
- Be responsible for the safety and security of our clients;
- Complete student assessments according to the Olympic Way program;
- Work in collaboration with the Assistant Head Coach;
- Attend meetings and trainings;
- Communicate with parents when necessary;
- Perform all other related tasks.

**Job requirements**:

- High school diploma in progress;
- Level 1 NCCP (or to be completed within the first year of hiring date);
- 1 year experience as coach in a competitive summer diving team or equivalent experience;
- National Lifeguard Certificate (or to be obtained in the first six months of hiring date);
- Interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to work in a team setting;
- Organizational skills;
- Bilingual (English and French).

**Schedule**:
**Saturdays**: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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