Indigenous Program Development Coordinator
- Regina, SK, Canada
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Original job description
Description
Position Objective: Assist the CKS Paddling Development Director with the development of Canoe/Kayak programming for Indigenous youth around the province.
This position provides assistance in delivery and management of paddling development initiatives in Saskatchewan as part of the strategic direction for Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan.
Work hours per week will vary based on programming and events (ex. Work during May-August will be busier than January-April or Sept.-Dec.)
Focus 1: Build connections Focus 2: Program Development Focus 3: NAIG Coordination
Full Job description - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mx6CB19FisWFz3_NaROgs9YIwXlcypbv/view?usp=drive_link
Required:
- Able to attend events in July & August 2027/2028
- Drivers License
- Access to a vehicle (travel reimbursed as per CKS policies)
- Criminal record check (required as a condition of employment)
- Able to work evenings and weekends
Helpful Assets:
- Indigenous ancestry
- First Aid / CPR certification
- Paddle Canada or NCCP canoeing/kayaking certification
- Coaching experience
- Bronze Cross/Medallion or NLS
- Paddling equipment repair skills/experience
- Skills to tow a trailer
Applicants are:
- A self-starter who can be counted on to independently perform job tasks
- Driven to help others and share your passion for paddling
- A good communicator, friendly and engaging and comfortable speaking to groups
- Flexible to switch from one duty to the next
- Comfortable using a computer with email, word processing, spreadsheet, and web browser software
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Indigenous Program Development Coordinator at Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan will help run paddling programs for Indigenous youth around the province. The role also builds community connections and supports coordination for the NAIG games.
Requirements
Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan asks for a self-starter who can work independently, communicate well with groups, and use email, word processing, spreadsheets and web browsers. Candidates need a drivers licence, access to a vehicle, and a criminal record check, plus the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Skills
- Youth program development
- Paddling and canoe/kayak instruction
- Event planning and coordination
- Group facilitation and public speaking
- Relationship building
- Program delivery
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet software
- Web browsers
- Independent work
- Trailer towing
- Paddling equipment repair
- First Aid
- CPR
- Coaching
Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Customer Service & Support
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Indigenous youth programming
- canoe
- kayak
- paddling development
- program development
- NAIG coordination
- community engagement
- youth outreach
- event coordination
- Paddle Canada
- NCCP certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- coaching
- Bronze Cross
- Medallion
- NLS
- paddling equipment repair
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- First Aid
- CPR
- Paddle Canada certification
- NCCP certification
- Bronze Cross
- Medallion
- NLS
Tools
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Web browser
Own vehicle
Yes