Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Seeks Full Time Head Coach

Fasterskier; Prince George; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club in Prince George, BC, is hiring a full-time Head Coach to lead and oversee programming from Learning to Train to Training to Win. You will direct coaching across cross country and biathlon, coordinate annual and monthly plans, and work with program staff to meet LTAD standards.

The role offers a comprehensive compensation package, full benefits, phone plan, and a renewable contract, with a 55,000–62,000 CAD annual salary based on experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum NCCP Competition Coaching Development certification for Learning to Compete (Cross Country) or be able to reach this level within two years.
• Experience with waxing and ski preparation.
• Strong planning, organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate coaching staff and athletes.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Training Peaks, Slack and Google Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee programming from Learning to Train through Training to Win phases.
• Direct coaching delivery to athletes across LTAD levels in cross country and biathlon.
• Coordinate training plans and communicate with parents, coaches and athletes.
• Ensure LTAD standards are met across all program levels.
• Collaborate with program directors and coordinators to meet participant needs.
• Develop coaching plans and assist in coach recruitment.
• Deliver mentor sessions and promote coach development opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning & organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff motivation

Waxing & ski prep

Education

NCCP Competition Coaching Development (LTAD)

Tools

MS Office

Training Peaks

Slack

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Overview

The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is seeking a highly motivated and skilled coach available for full time year-around employment effective Fall 2022. The position will lead and / or oversee programming from the Learning to Train through to Training to Win phases of athlete development. This position offers an annually renewable contract with a fair compensation package, including full benefits, phone plan coverage, and support to ensure a balanced work schedule. Compensation range is between $55,000 and $62,000 annually and is based on experience, abilities, and coaching certifications.

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club (CNSC) is an organization of 2800 members in Prince George, British Columbia and has a large enrolment in skier development programs. Club athletes compete in both cross country and biathlon regional, provincial, and national competitions. They have also represented Canada at high-level events such as the World Youth Junior Championships. As the Head Coach, you will lead club coaches in the implementation of the Cross Country and Biathlon Long-Term Athlete Development Models(\u201cLTAD\u201d) through program development, support and involvement. Our club mandate is to provide programming for the continual improvement of skiers and biathletes from introduction to national excellence, for all ages and abilities.

Head Coach Responsibilities

• Act as part of a team to oversee program delivery to all levels of skiers in our Development Programs (Track Attack, Biathlon Bears, XC/Biathlon Race Team Programs).


• Direct delivery of coaching to athletes in the Training to Train (12-15), Learning to Compete (15-19) and Competition Development levels in cross country and biathlon programs.


• Coordinate training, create annual and monthly training plans for XC/Biathlon Race Team athletes, and communicate clearly and regularly with parents, coaches and athletes in these programs.


• Meet Sport Canada, Biathlon Canada, and Nordiq Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) standards at all levels within the scope of the contract.


• Work with the Program Directors, Program Committee, and the SDP/Biathlon Coordinators to ensure that club programs meet the needs of all participants to keep them engaged in the sport regardless of their ski goals or abilities.


• Communicate with Northern Sport School (Engage Sport North) Leaders to ensure proper training plans are developed for Sport School Athletes.


• Coach Engagement and Development.


• Develop overall coaching plans and ensure coach recruitment.


• Work within the 2022-23 Programs Plan with Program Coach Leads to develop season plans for the athletes, development plans for the coaches and overall vision for the year.


• Work with SDP/Biathlon Coordinators to ensure that coaching capacity within the Club meets the needs of all athletes.


• Work with SDP/Biathlon Coordinators to ensure that appropriate and age-specific child/coach ratios are in place for all program levels. This includes assisting the Programs Committee in coach recruitment.


• Ensure that BiBC and CCBC’s LTAD minimum coaching standards are met for all program levels by arranging formal coach training courses with the assistance of the Biathlon Coordinator, SDP Coordinator, and General Manager.


• Deliver dryland and on-snow mentorship sessions for coaches.


• Foster advanced coach training and development within the club by encouraging participation in provincial coach training and development opportunities. Follow coach development and meet with coaches to discuss path options in their development.

Club Operations

The Head Coach may be assigned non-coaching related operational duties by the General Manager when required if it is not in conflict with the delivery of scheduled Programs. The General Manager and Head Coach will develop a work schedule and deliverables that reflect this reality.

Personal Development

• Implement a personal development plan to reach certification for NCCP Competition Coaching development for Train to Compete (Cross Country) and Competition Development (Biathlon).


• Participate in Regional and Provincial Training Camps for Cross Country to increase coaching knowledge and support club athletes at the Regional and Provincial level as much as possible.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrates an ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a team environment with athletes, parents, coaches, Programs Committee, the GM and CNSC staff.


• Demonstrates exceptional planning and organizational skills, superb communication and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrates leadership skills, the ability to lead and motivate staff and coaches.


• Minimum NCCP certification level of Competition Coaching Development for Learning to Compete (Cross Country), or be capable of reaching this level within two years, plus high-level waxing and ski prep skills/experience.


• Skills in basic computer applications such as MS Office, Training Peaks, Slack, and Google Office Suite.

For more information on the club and the community, please feel free to check out our website and the following links. We encourage all interested applicants to contact Dennis Balogh (General Manager) with any questions with respect to the position.

Dennis Balogh

General Manager Caledonia Nordic Ski Club