Nova Scotia Curling: Job Posting – High Performance Director (Full-Time)

Nova Scotia Curling is seeking a full-time High Performance (HP) Director.   The HP Director’s primary responsibility will focus the Nova Scotia Junior High Performance Program; working with coaches to ensure athletes are prepared and competing at an appropriate level,  and demonstrates future vision for growth of the High Performance Program. This is a full-time position; renewable to April 2027 based on achieving 2023-24 outcomes.  

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia with extensive in-province travel required. 

In-season (Sept-March) working hours will be based around the needs of the High Performance teams; late afternoon, nights and weekends at times.  Off-season hours will be based around planning, preparation and implementation for the next season.  

Qualifications include:

  • Must demonstrate curling at a national/international level as a player and/or coach
  • Must have a curling coach credential, preferably Competition Development Certified.
  • Proven capacity to develop and manage major projects to successful and timely completion
  • High degree of professionalism and ability to motivate high performing athletes
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Creative, able to work independently as well as a team environment
  • Reliable vehicle, criminal record check, and driver’s license required.

Salary: $60,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Start Date: April 1, 2023

Application Deadline: February 10, 2023 4:00pm

Please send resume and cover letter to: Virginia Jackson, Executive Director, vjackson@nscurl.com  (902) 223-3218