The SJRC relies on Canada Summer Jobs and Provincial Grants to hire employees. As funding becomes available, jobs will be posted. The SJRC values its employees as essential members of the organization, and is committed to fostering their professional development. Our coaches have the opportunity to grow into strong athletic leaders by having access to senior mentorship, coach resources and education.

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying a position for Spring/Summer 2024, please fill out the Job Application Form and send us an email with your resume and relevant certifications (First Aid, Boater’s License, etc.) to hr@sjrc.ca by Sunday, April 10th, 2024.


Available positions for Spring/Summer 2024:

Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the implementation, structure, and operation of all of SJRC’s rowing programs. Our goal is to recruit, develop and produce a community of active-for-life rowers and competitive rowers, the latter of whom compete and succeed at local, regional and national regattas. We also aim to develop a team of coaches that is well trained through an established coach development pathway. The Program Coordinator reports to and takes direction from the SJRC Board of Directors. The Program Coordinator is responsible for managing, overseeing, leading, and enhancing the Club’s Rowing Programs and the coaching team that deliver the programs.

Remuneration: $17.50/hour

Dates: April 14 – August 31, 2024 with possibility of extension*

Position type:

  • Primarily a part-time position for the summer season (April to September). *Part-time contract extension into the fall and winter contingent upon club funding availability.
  • We anticipate the position to be covered (in part) by a Canada Summer Jobs contract which would entail some full-time weeks (35 hrs/week).
  • Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are required.

Rowing Coach (3-5 Positions)

The Rowing Coach is responsible for the day-to-day coaching and implementation of program initiatives as directed by the SJRC Program Coordinator and ensures that they are carried out in a manner consistent with SJRC club policies established by the Board of Directors. Working as a team of coaches, the Rowing Coach will coordinate and supervise a team of rowing athletes to deliver quality programming for SJRC rowing participants.

Remuneration: $16.60-17.50/hr depending on experience

Dates: May 1 – August 31, 2024 with possibility of extension*

Position type:

  • May and June: part-time
  • 6-8 full-time weeks (30+ hrs/week) in July and August
  •   *Part-time contract extension into the fall and winter contingent upon club funding availability.
  • Wages to be covered by Canada Summer Jobs (aged 15-30) and NL Gov youth employment contracts (high school or post-secondary students).
  • Daytime, evenings, and weekend hours are required.