Employment Opportunities

We are currently seeking mature qualified applicants for temporary part-time positions (up to 40 hours per week) as Program Coordinators to get us to the end of August - our regular season.

DSA-Alberta employs both year-round and summer staff (May - August).  Our summer staff are College or University Students in Education, Phys Ed or Recreation Rehab programs and love the outdoors and working with people.  At DSA-Alberta, there's lots of room for you to contribute your creativity to enhance our Programs and Services.

Joining the DSA Alberta Team is a great way to spend your summer in the sun!

Senior Program Coordinator/Instructor:

DESIREABLE SKILLS:
Must be a team player, with excellent planning and organizing abilities. Must be a self starter and be able to work independently. Will be required to coach and ensure sailing companions are qualified. Will coordinate activities, be safety minded, follow procedures, have a high energy level and be computer literate. Must have sailing experience and be an Instructor at Level 1 (Green) or higher. Should have experience working with people with disabilities, or be enrolled in a course of study in a related field.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Program Coordinator/Instructor under the direction of the Business Manager oversees the day-to-day operation of recreational sailing programs for disabled children and adults, in Calgary and other centres in Alberta. Supervises operations staff, and ensure a positive public image of contribution to the community. Instructs the Learn-to-sail programs at the level qualified for and insures qualified instructors for all lessons. Is capable of maintaining our fleet in good working order and is responsible to have all maintenance done in a timely manner with the correct parts. If it is necessary to have a boat repaired off site will ensure this is done.

The position requires some hours prior to start up May 1, 2007 to set up programs and schedules, and to ensure that the boats and facility are ready for May 1.

Qualified applications can submit their resumes stating salary expectations to the Business Manager via or via regular mail to:

      Business Manager
      Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta
      P.O. Box 36091
      Lakeview Post Office
      Calgary, Alberta
      T3E 7C6

Program Coordinators (3):

DESIREABLE SKILLS:
Must be a team player, with good planning and organizing abilities and posess an excellent client service philosophy. Must be able to work without supervision. Will be required to work with other staff, volunteers and clients in a demanding environment. Sailing experience at a White Sail III or higher level, a valid drivers license and the ability to maneuver a trailer are also desireable.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Program Coordinator under the direction of the Senior Program Coordinator/ Business Manager contributes in the day-to-day operation of recreational sailing programs for disabled children and adults, in Calgary (and in other centres in Alberta if there is an Outreach program in place). The Program Coordinator helps to ensure a positive public image of contribution to the community. If qualified to do so, instructs in the Learn-to-sail program at the level qualified for.

Qualified applications can submit their resumes stating salary expectations to the Business Manager via or via regular mail to:

      Business Manager
      Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta
      P.O. Box 36091
      Lakeview Post Office
      Calgary, Alberta
      T3E 7C6