August 09, 2015 – Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club is located in the stunningly beautiful Muskoka district comprised of lakes and rolling Canadian Shield.  The Club is located within Arrowhead Provincial Park Nordic Ski Centre a 5 minute drive from the downtown of Huntsville.  The park has 42 kilometer machine groomed ski trails catering to both skate and classic techniques.  The club has a skills development program with over 225 young participants, 30 youth racers and has played host to numerous provincial events and a national level event.  Huntsville is a community of 20,000 approximately 2 hours north of Toronto with impressive year round recreational, cultural and educational amenities.

Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2015

We are looking for a passionate ski coach to lead the ambitious growth of our club’s Track Atack program and help our athletes build confidence in technical skill and athleticism to participate appropriately at the various stages of the Canadian Sport For Life (CS4L).  The Track Attack program is an extension of the Cross Country Canada’s Jack Rabbit program for youth from average age of 9 up to 13 years old.  The primary motivator is to provide fun programming through activities that build individual resilience and character while respecting individual differences and preferences.  This coach will also be the mentor to other coaches who are developing and encourage them to the next levels of their coaching education.

Duties:

Reporting to the Board of Directors and Program Committee, the Track Attack Lead is responsible for providing leadership in the successful implementation, delivery and enhancement of the Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club Track Attack.  The lead will work collaboratively in organizing activities, fundraising, developing and managing positive relations with media, participants, parents, ski industry and the ski community.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Create an environment for coaches and students that is fun while bridging the needs of athletes who wish to race and athletes who wish to ski recreationally.
– Teach participants to become technically proficient in both skate and classic skiing, develop their endurance,
– explore a wide range of adventure based activities, learn how to train to become fitter and stronger, participate in many on snow games, loppets, tours, and races;
– Discuss and assist coaches in designing training sessions such as key factors, drill information.  Provide documentation at the year end showing both disciplines (classic/skate).
– Create a budget for the treasurer;
– Provide and monitor coaches working with the Track Attack participants.
– Run coaches meetings at the beginning of the season.  Outline expectations to the coaches.
– Run and/or assist in two training camps ‘opened’ to Track Attack and Skills Development Program
– Continue to recommend and purchase videos, books, manuals, CD ROMs, and web resources for the ANSC library.
– Represent the club on technical matters in discussion with the Division, Cross Country Ontario and Cross Country Canada. Network with other club Track Attack coaches.
– Set up a “Talent ID” system that will give talented young club members the opportunity to move up the levels
– Monitor and assess club coaches with verbal and written feedback throughout the season using a tool developed by the Program Committee.
– Supervise the growth of volunteer coaches and report to the board.
– Complete educational components required by Cross Country Canada to stay current and valid;
– Forward nominations (report) with testimonials to the Local Volunteer Recognition Award
– Work with Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club’s Head Coach on coaching development.
– Provide athletes and parents assessment tools for the season and training camp.
– Communicate with parents/guardians and give updates at board meetings.

Type of Position: Contractor
Employment Type: Seasonal
Salary Range:
Download attachment track_attack_job_posting.docx.

Web Address: http://www.arrowheadnordic.ca