The Ottawa River Runners Whitewater Club Inc. (ORR) is a non-profit organization located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Mission
The Ottawa River Runners Whitewater Club Inc. (ORR) is an organization dedicated to whitewater paddling. We provide an introduction to the sport and ongoing development, with a range of opportunities for paddlers of all ages and abilities to pursue and achieve their personal paddling goals in a safe, supportive, respectful, and responsible environment.
Vision
The Ottawa River Runners will be an exemplary whitewater paddling club with a visibility, place and voice for its broad based membership of both recreational and competitive paddlers.
Beliefs
As members of the Ottawa River Runners, we believe:
- in creating an inclusive paddling environment accessible to all that is healthy, safe and fun
- that each member of ORR has a responsibility to maintain operations and activities in an ecologically sound manner
- in promoting leadership and the social value of volunteerism and collaboration
- in the importance of an advocacy role within our community
- that each member has a personal responsibility to demonstrate ethics, respect, sportsmanship, and teamwork that extends into the community
- in encouraging both recreational challenge and competitive excellence
- in promoting physical literacy and excellence in training in an environment that encourages life-long physical activity
- that young paddlers must make a commitment to doing their best in both academic and athletic fields.
Board of Directors
President: Doug Corkery
Directors:
- Roger Colbeck
- Peter Nor
- Lois Betteridge
- Florence Maheu
- Jeanette Ettel
Job Openings
The Ottawa River Runners are hiring! The club manages the Pumphouse Course, a national training centre for Slalom Canoe Kayak located on the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Our summer camp programs to introduce kids and youth to paddling and help further develop their skills.
ORR prides ourselves in offering superb summer camps for children and youth, and filling these positions is key to continuing that offering. The positions provide a challenging, interesting and fun work experience, in-town, with the chance of lots of on-water time. Come and be a part of it! Please see the job description attachments further below on this page.
- Director/Coordinator Summer Camps (part-time throughout the year to almost full-time during Jul/Aug)
- Head Instructor Summer Camps
- Assistant Instructor Summer Camps
Note that #2 and #3 also often include some instruction of Adult courses and recreation evening Open sessions.
Please send your applications to [email protected].
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