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We are currently hiring for Dock Staff and Program Instructors or Steersperson

Community, culture, and competition, all in one boat. The Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society (dba Dragon Boat BC) is the non-profit producer of North America’s flagship dragon boat festival, the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, and runs Dragon Zone Paddling Club. The Society also produces a series of races, cultural programming, and community initiatives centered around the traditional Chinese sport of dragon boat. Through its All Access and youth programs, supported by the Milton K. Wong Legacy Project, the Society makes paddling experiences accessible regardless of any barriers to participation.

We invite you to join us as we build opportunities for everyone to participate in the ancient sport and culture behind dragon boat. From behind-the-scenes opportunities at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival (North America’s flagship dragon boat festival), to front-line serving roles at Dragon Zone Paddling Club, we offer unique and exciting work and volunteer opportunities for people of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

For any inquiries, please email info@dragonboatbc.ca.

Program Instructor or Steersperson

Vancouver, British Columbia  |  Applications to be submitted here.

Job Description

Program Instructors and Steerspeople are responsible for executing one-time sessions and  multi-week Intro to Dragon Boat courses for beginner and novice paddlers. Successful candidates will consistently deliver programming to clients in an organized and engaging manner. For courses that include race participation at the Vessi 500 Championship, Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, Steveston Dragon Boat Festival, or Fall Classic, instructors and steerspeople are also responsible for managing race preparations, rosters, guiding the team through race day procedures, and instructing and steering the team for all of their races at these events.

Please note that due to the nature of our operations, candidates should expect to be working exclusively in an outdoor environment and associated conditions.

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Dock Staff

Vancouver, British Columbia  |  Reporting to the Club Manager
Closing Date: Posting will be open until all positions are filled |  Applications (Resume and Cover Letter) to jacquiparrent@dragonboatbc.ca
Pay Scale: $18.00/hour to $19.00/hour depending on experience

Job Description

Dock Staff are the front line of the Society’s club operations, working as part of a team to deliver recreation programming on the docks. Dock Staff help maintain the facility and equipment, get clients on the water, and answer inquiries. The position is based on our dock facility working with other staff in an operational capacity.

This position may also work with other staff on special community events, visiting groups, and promoting club programs. Dock staff will be responsible for upholding customer service and high operational standards, proper records and invoice maintenance, as well as working with other staff to coordinate smooth logistics and program delivery.

Depending on skillset, Dock Staff may also have the opportunity to learn and work on marketing (social media, community relations, digital, print), multilingual engagement (if candidate has multilingual skills), event production, and event operations. Please note that due to the nature of our operations, candidates will work regularly in an outdoor and/or aquatic environment, or offsite locations from time to time.

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