July 27, 2013 (Edmonton, AB) – The Edmonton Nordic Ski Club is seeking to hire part-time assistant coaches for the Train to Train (TT) and Learn to Compete (LC) programs (12-19 year olds). The position entails attending evening and weekend training sessions 3 days per week, assisting with coaching at training camps, and support at races on some weekends.  The position includes coaching dryland and on snow training sessions.

This position is part time (up to 10 hours/week). There is a possibility that the club could offer more hours if the candidate was interested and qualified to teach adults in the winter.

Duties include:

– Conduct safe, fun and developmentally appropriate practices for the TT and LC programs
– Work with and assist the head coach in developing training schedules and programs
– Communicate with athletes and families by email and website about schedule and upcoming events
– Attend some out of town races and camps
– Provide race support including waxing

The ideal candidate will be a skier and/or coach with experience at the junior or senior racing level working with cross country skiers, with coaching certification. Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required.  Coaches must be able to run and ski with the athletes and demonstrate technique.

Contract runs September 2013 – March 2014.  Compensation is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience.  Edmonton Nordic is committed to developing our coaches and will pay for coaches to attend coaching certification courses.

If interested in applying, please submit the following documents to Sian Barraclough, Edmonton Nordic Ski Club, Cross Country Co-ordinator siantodd@telus.net

– Cover letter and resume, highlighting why you want to coach junior cross country skiers, your qualifications and what skills, experiences and life background you bring

– Two references including name and contact information (at least one ski related contact)

Contact Sian Barraclough, ENSC Cross Country Co-ordinator siantodd@tleus.net with any questions or for more information.

The position will remain open until filled with a review of applications beginning August 12, 2013.