Canoe Racing New Zealand have an exciting opportunity to join our team for a coach who is passionate about developing athletes, strengthening club partnerships, and contributing to a high-performance environment.
Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) is the national sports organisation (NSO) responsible for flatwater and ocean kayaking in New Zealand. Our strategic objectives are:
- Participation: Building a diverse paddling community of athletes, coaches, and volunteers across various disciplines for fun, wellbeing, and competition.
- Performance:
– High Performance: Supporting New Zealand kayakers to consistently win Olympic and World Championship medals.
– Performance Pathway: Identifying and preparing the next generation of high-performance athletes.
– Sport Development: Creating a vibrant and sustainable domestic sport environment that nurtures talent. - Engagement: Strengthening connections within our sport through effective communication and technology.
At CRNZ, our performance program is built on the philosophy of “pursuing excellence together.” We value courage, accountability, humility, and mana in everything we do.
About the Role
We are seeking a part-time Performance Pathway Coach to play a key role in developing CRNZ pathway athletes. Reporting to the General Manager of Performance, this coach will be responsible for fostering athlete growth and preparing them for high performance success while ensuring their physical, psychological, and social development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coach and develop pathway athletes in alignment with CRNZ’s performance strategy.
- Support athletes in maintaining strong connections with their club environments and club coaches.
- Contribute to a high performance culture by fostering a supportive and development-focused environment.
Job Description – CRNZ Pathway Performance Coach
Application Details:
If you have a passion for athlete development and meet the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply.
- Application Deadline: 18 April 2025, 5 PM NZST
- How to Apply: Submit your CV and cover letter, quoting the Performance role listed above, to Nathan Luce nathan@crnz.org
CRNZ is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We appreciate all submissions; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
