2025-26 Season U16 Coach

Alpine Ontario; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the world of alpine skiing is seeking a passionate U16 Coach for the upcoming season. This role is pivotal in nurturing young talent, providing essential training, and fostering a supportive environment for athletes to thrive. With a commitment to excellence, the ideal candidate will deliver comprehensive training programs, ensuring athletes develop solid technical skills and a deep understanding of the sport. If you have a background in ski coaching and a drive to inspire the next generation of skiers, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of competitive skiing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ski coaching experience or 2+ years at U16 level.
• Strong understanding of the LTAD plan and skills pathway.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dryland and on-snow training programs.
• Ensure a safe training environment for athletes.
• Manage athlete development and progress.

Skills

Ski Coaching

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Technical Knowledge of Skiing

Education

ACA Development Level Trained Certification

Performance Level Trained/Certified

Tools

Video Analysis Tools

Timing Equipment

Job description

The Kananaskis Alpine Ski Club (“KASC”) is a member club of the Nakiska Alpine Ski Association (“NASA”) located in Calgary, AB. NASA consists of 6 independent ski clubs comprising 330+ athletes and 40+ coaches. Working in conjunction with the other NASA member clubs, KASC is committed to delivering an athletic program with 75+ dryland days and 95+ days on snow, to Canada’s next generation of U16 alpine skiers so they can attain their maximum individual athletic potential.

KASC is seeking a U16 Coach for the 2025-26 season.

Reporting to the U16 Head Coach (HC), the U16 Coach plays a key role in developing our young talent and providing our U16 team with athletes possessing a solid technical base, tactical knowledge, work ethic, passion, and a desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver dryland training program as outlined by the HC and Strength and Conditioning.
2. Deliver the on-snow training program as outlined by the HC.
3. Provide a safe and challenging on-snow training environment appropriate for athletic development.
4. Course setting, video analysis, and timing set-up.
5. Take ownership of the athletes’ development and progress.
6. Ensure all athletes abide by the NASA Code of Conduct and safety policies.
7. Ability to travel abroad for camps and races, and drive the team van to training and competition venues as needed.
8. Work with NASA Transportation Safety Officer (TSO) to ensure all KASC vehicles are operating in compliance with the NASA Driver Safety and Vehicle Maintenance Program.
9. Ensure all KASC issued equipment is maintained and operational throughout the season.
10. Understand the full NASA program and actively promote the Club to internal and external parties.

Qualifications

1. 3+ years’ general ski coaching experience or 2+ years’ experience coaching at U16 level or higher.
2. Minimum ACA Development Level Trained certification; Performance Level Trained/Certified preferred.
3. Personal high-level competition experience is an asset.
4. Valid Alberta Class 4 driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
5. Experience working effectively with parents, athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders.
6. Strong understanding and knowledge of the Alpine Canada Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) plan and skills pathway.
7. Team player able to work well and communicate effectively with other members of the coaching team.

Interested candidates please submit your cover letter, resume, and professional certification/education details to NASA at [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.