May 1, 2008 – The Nakkertok Ski Club is looking for an assistant coach to work with our growing Junior and Midget racing teams. We have a long tradition of developing athletes in a club environment and preparing them for competition at the district, provincial, university and national level. Reporting to the Racing Director and the Full Time Coach, the Assistant Coach will play an integral role in the continued development of this dynamic junior racing team.

The Nakkertok Ski Club has a long tradition of developing junior athletes in a club environment and preparing them for competition at the district, provincial, university and national level. Reporting to the Racing Director and the Full Time Coach, the Assistant Coach will play an integral role in the continued development of this dynamic junior racing team.

Duties & Responsibilities:
– Provide coaching support in the delivery of group training sessions to intermediate to high performance Midget to Junior A racers (June ’08 to March 31 ’09) and to Masters racers (beginning September ’08).
– Coordinate the training and special events of the Midget and Masters racing groups.
– Provide coaching support for additional sessions for participants in the enhanced (high performance) program as requested.
– Provide race support
– Attend and provide support to selected Ontario and Quebec provincial training camps
– Other responsibilities as required to support the program.

Qualifications:
– CBET CCI or Level 2 (or plan to attain this certification)
– Unrestricted class G driver’s licence (or equivalent)
– First Aid Qualification
– Police Check

Skills :
– Advanced roller skiing – skate and classic
– Advanced cross-country skiing – skate and classic

Knowledge of:
– Technological tools used to support coaching: internet based coaching and monitoring programs, heart rate monitor use and analysis
– The Cross Country Canada Long Term Athlete Development Model

Remuneration :
Based on certification and experience. This is a part-time position 10 – 20 hours per week based on availability.

For Information: Cindy Lyon, Racing Director 613-792-1675
Apply by May 12/08:
Email – subject line Nakkertok Assistant Coach to :
Cindy Lyon, Racing Director
Nakkertok Ski Club
racing@nakkertok.ca
Phone: 613-792-1675