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COACH WITH FLYING ANGELS
Develop Athletes. Build Confidence. Make an Impact.
Great coaches can change the direction of a young athlete's life.
Flying Angels Track & Field is looking for passionate, dependable, and motivated coaches to help us develop the next generation of athletes.
With training programs across Ontario, we offer opportunities for experienced coaches, former athletes, teachers, students, and aspiring coaches to join the Flying Angels coaching team.
Whether you have years of coaching experience or are interested in beginning your coaching journey, we want to hear from people who share our passion for sport, youth development, and helping athletes reach their potential.
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WE'RE GROWING
Find Your Coaching Opportunity
As Flying Angels continues to grow, we're recruiting coaches for selected programs and training locations throughout Ontario.
Our current openings change based on the needs of each location, program, and event group.
Visit our Current Coaching Opportunities page to see the positions we're actively recruiting for, including the location, event area, athlete group, and position details.
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Don't See the Right Opportunity?
We're always interested in connecting with great coaches.
If there isn't currently an opening that matches your experience, event specialty, or preferred location, submit a general coaching application.
We'll keep your information on file and may contact you when a suitable opportunity becomes available.
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WHO SHOULD APPLY?
There Are Many Paths Into Coaching
You don't have to be a former Olympian or professional coach to make a difference.
Flying Angels welcomes applications from people with different backgrounds and levels of experience.
You may be a great fit if you are:
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An experienced track and field coach
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A former competitive athlete
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A current university or college athlete
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A teacher or educator
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A kinesiology, sport management, recreation, or physical education student
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A coach from another sport with transferable experience
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A retired athlete interested in giving back
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An aspiring coach looking to gain experience
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Someone passionate about sport and working with young people
Previous track and field coaching experience and coaching certifications are assets but may not be required for every coaching opportunity.
COACHING AREAS
Where Can You Make an Impact?
Flying Angels recruits coaches in a variety of event areas and programs, including:
Sprints
60m, 100m, 200m, 300m, 400m and relays.
Hurdles
Sprint hurdles and intermediate hurdles.
Middle & Long Distance
800m, 1500m, 3000m, cross country and endurance development.
Long Jump & Triple Jump
Technical development for beginner through competitive athletes.
High Jump
Technical instruction and athlete development.
Throws
Development in track and field throwing events.
Youth & Athlete Development
Fundamental movement skills, speed, coordination, running, jumping and throwing for developing athletes.
Strength & Conditioning
Physical preparation, movement quality, strength, mobility and athletic development.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Great Coaches Develop More Than Athletes
At Flying Angels, coaching is about more than producing fast times, long jumps, or medals.
We want coaches who help athletes develop confidence, discipline, resilience, sportsmanship, and a lifelong appreciation for sport.
Flying Angels coaches should be:
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Passionate about working with children and youth
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Positive and encouraging
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Dependable and punctual
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Professional in their communication and conduct
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Committed to athlete development
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Comfortable working as part of a coaching team
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Willing to learn and continue developing as a coach
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Able to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming training environment
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Focused on helping athletes develop at their individual level
Specific qualifications and requirements may vary depending on the coaching position.
COACHING ACROSS ONTARIO
Find an Opportunity Near You
Flying Angels operates track and field programs at locations throughout Ontario.
Coaching opportunities may be available in communities across the Greater Toronto Area and other regions of Ontario.
Applicants can indicate the location or locations where they are interested in coaching when completing the application.
Don't see an opportunity near you?
Apply anyway.
As Flying Angels continues to grow, we are interested in connecting with qualified coaches in communities where we currently operate as well as areas where future programs may be developed.
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WHAT DOES COACHING WITH FLYING ANGELS LOOK LIKE?
Coaching assignments vary depending on the program, location, season, event group and athletes.
Opportunities may include:
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Weekday evening practices
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Weekend training sessions
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Indoor and outdoor track seasons
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Working with elementary-aged athletes
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Working with high school athletes
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Athlete development programs
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Competitive Team programs
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Specialized event coaching
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Track and field competitions
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Travel competitions
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Camps and special training programs
Coaches may work with an assigned group or alongside other Flying Angels coaches as part of a larger coaching team.
Positions may be part-time, seasonal, or contract-based, depending on the opportunity.
Specific schedules, responsibilities, compensation, and requirements will be included in individual position postings.
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DEVELOP AS A COACH
Grow With Flying Angels
We want our athletes to improve, and we want our coaches to improve too.
Flying Angels encourages coaches to continue developing their knowledge and skills through:
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Coaching education
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Certification
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Mentorship
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Practical coaching experience
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Collaboration with other coaches
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Exposure to different levels of competition
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Opportunities to work with developing and competitive athletes
For aspiring coaches, Flying Angels can provide an environment to gain practical experience while learning from experienced coaches.
For established coaches, Flying Angels provides opportunities to contribute their knowledge and experience to a growing track and field program.
MORE THAN COACHING
Help Shape the Next Generation
Young athletes remember their coaches.
They remember the coach who encouraged them after a difficult race.
They remember the coach who helped them achieve their first personal best.
They remember the coach who believed in them before they believed in themselves.
At Flying Angels, we want coaches who understand the responsibility and opportunity that comes with helping young people develop through sport.
It's not just about creating better athletes.
It's about helping develop confident, disciplined, resilient young people.
READY TO COACH WITH FLYING ANGELS?
There are two ways to get started.
View Our Current Openings
See the coaching positions Flying Angels is actively recruiting for right now. Each posting includes information about the position, location, athlete group, responsibilities, and requirements.
[VIEW CURRENT COACHING OPPORTUNITIES]
Submit a General Coaching Application
Don't see the right position?
Tell us about your coaching experience, athletic background, event specialties, preferred locations, and availability.
We'll keep your information on file for consideration as new coaching opportunities become available.
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HELP US DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION.
Become a Flying Angels Coach.
What Our Members Say
Phylicia George, Summer and Winter Olympian
"I am proud to be a member of Flying Angels. They provide a great foundation for young athletes and give great support to Canada's top athletes."