July 14, 2015 (Chelsea, QC) – XC Chelsea Masters is looking for a part-time Head Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for designing the club’s ski programs in collaboration with the Board of Directors and delivering the programs with a team of assistant coaches. This is a contract position from Sep 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016. The coaches’ working hours vary according to the team practices, races, camps, fundraising events, meetings, and administrative work required and should be determined in September in discussion with the President and Treasurer. The rate of pay is $40 per hour.

Reports to: President, XC Chelsea Masters

Club Mission: The XC Chelsea Masters is a non profit organization and a club for both competitive and recreational masters cross-country skiers (i.e., age 30, give or take a few years, and up) with activities that take place in Chelsea and Gatineau in Quebec, and in Ottawa, Ontario.  It offers a structured training program that is designed to bring masters skiers to a fitness level and technical ability that will allow them to improve their performance in ski races, ski loppets, touring events and recreational skiing. The club’s objectives are to: To develop and promote Masters racing; to encourage and promote cross country skiing as a lifelong sport and one of the best activities for adults to stay fit and active; to support the cross country ski community at large, including Cross Country Canada, in the promotion of the sport for recreation and competition; to help promote the protection of our parks, green space, and wilderness for low impact recreation such as cross country skiing.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter explaining your interest, experience and how you meet the job requirements, along with your CV to the club President at kuziakn@sympatico.ca.

Application Deadline: August 14, 2015