Call for Applications - Coaches

Team Canada Invictus Games 2027

As a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Program, Soldier On has the honour of selecting, preparing and managing Team Canada for the 2027 Invictus Games that will take place in Birmingham, UK in July 2027.

Soldier On and Team Canada’s primary goal for these Games is to positively support a competitor’s recovery journey through sport as a key to an ongoing active lifestyle. Therefore, Team Canada’s staff must be able to meet a competitor where they are in their recovery journey. Whether it be to get to the start line, podium finish aspirations, and everything in between.

Team Canada competitors will be comprised of 31 CAF serving members and Veterans with a wide range of physical and/or mental health visible and invisible injuries and illnesses.

Soldier On is looking for passionate and dedicated coaches from the military community and civilian population to help train and prepare Team Canada in 11 different sports for the 2027 Invictus Games.

Up to 6 coaches will be selected to lead competitors’ sport training and preparation over a period of approximately 15 months including attending the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, UK. Referred to hereon out as ‘Games’ coaches.

An additional 6-10 coaches will be selected to support training camps. Referred to hereon out as 'Training Camp’ coaches. These coaches will not attend the 2027 Invictus Games.

Coaches are needed in the following sports featured at the 2027 Invictus Games.

Archery	Athletics (Track & Field)	Cycling
Indoor Rowing	Laser Run	Para-Powerlifting
Pickleball	Sitting Volleyball	Swimming
Wheelchair Basketball	Wheelchair Rugby

Games Coaches

Due to the limited number of accreditations available for each participating nation, Games coaches are required to coach two (2) sports during the Invictus Games, with support from Training Camp coaches leading up to the Games.

Responsibilities

Provide coaching in the designated sport discipline for Team Canada competitors.
Develop and implement training programs tailored to meet the needs and abilities of Team Canada members.
Maintain communications with competitors between training camps and leading up to the Games.
Foster a positive and inclusive training environment that promotes skill development, teamwork, and the competitor’s overall well-being.
Collaborate with the broader coaching and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to competitor participation and performance.
Must be available to attend all of the following in person (all dates are inclusive of travel days):
Games Coaches meeting at Soldier On HQ: End of May to early June 2026 – 3-4 days

Training Camp #1: August 2026 – 7 days
Training Camp #2: End of January 2027 – 7 days
Training Camp #3: May 2027 – 7 days
2027 Invictus Games and Staging Camp: 5-18 July 2027

Qualification Requirements

Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident and reside in Canada.
NCCP certified and coaching experience in primary sport.
At minimum, demonstrated experience as a coach, athlete, or official in a secondary sport. Coaching certification in secondary sport is an asset.
Must demonstrate an understanding of adaptive/para sport principles.
Nation-wide connection to local clubs in their primary sport is an asset.
Bilingualism (English, French) an asset.
Submit a completed Screening Disclosure Form.

Additional Requirements for selected Team Canada Games Coaches.

Complete and provide an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) And obtain a Vulnerable Sector Verification (VSV) (VSV only required if the coach is born before March 13, 1994).
Provide two reference letters (club, team, athlete, PTSO, NSO, etc.)
Additional to an NCCP coaching certification, all Games coaches must complete the following NCCP courses:

Coach Initiation in Sport
Making Ethical Decisions
Coaching Athletes with a Disability
Safe Sport Training
Making Head Way in Sport
Mental Health in Sport

Training Camp Coaches

A number of training camp coaches are needed to support Games coaches and Team Canada members leading up to the Games.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to a Games coach in a designated sport during training camps.
Assist in the development and delivery of training camps tailored to meet the needs and abilities of Team Canada members.
Foster a positive and inclusive training environment that promotes skill development, teamwork, and the participants’ overall well-being.
Collaborate with the broader training camp coaching and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to competitor participation and performance.
Training Camp coaches may attend one to all three of the training camps depending on their availability and location of the training camps. (all dates are inclusive of travel days)

Training Camp #1: August 2026 – 7 days
Training Camp #2: End of January 2027 – 7 days
Training Camp #3: May 2027 – 7 days

Qualification Requirements

Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident and reside in Canada.
NCCP certified in the sport for which they wish to be assistant coach at training camps.
Coaching experience is an asset.
Must demonstrate an understanding of adaptive/para sport principles.
Nation-wide connection to local clubs in their designated sport is an asset.
Bilingualism (English, French) an asset.
Submit a completed Screening Disclosure Form.

Additional Requirements for selected Team Canada Training Camp Coaches.

Complete and provide an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
Provide one reference letter (club, team, athlete, PTSO, NSO, etc.)
Additional to an NCCP coaching certification, all Training Camp coaches must complete the following NCCP courses:

Coach Initiation in Sport
Making Ethical Decisions
Coaching Athletes with a Disability
Safe Sport Training
Making Head Way in Sport
Mental Health in Sport

To submit your application to become a Games or Training Camp coach for Team Canada Invictus Games 2027, please complete the online application at the following link :