Canada Ski Cross – Assistant Coach
JOB PURPOSE
Canada Ski Cross (CSX) is looking for a passionate and energetic coach to fill the role
of Assistant Coach. This coach will work directly with the World Cup team in the daily
training directed by the Head Coach. This position requires extensive travel while
working with one of Canada’s most successful winter sport teams
Type: Seasonal Full Time – 7 months
Reports to: Head Coach World Cup – Canada Ski Cross
Location: Travelling Position
ABOUT ALPINE CANADA ALPIN
ACA is home to three of the Canada’s fastest and most exciting snow sports: alpine
skiing, para-alpine skiing and ski-cross. Our focus is not only to produce world-class
athletes, but also to encourage participation in skiing at all levels and promote the
benefits that result from participating in sport.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will be seasonal full time position commencing approximately August 15th,
2017 for a duration of 7 months. Experience and qualifications will be considered in
compensation terms.
This position will be responsible for on-hill assistance for the Head Coach and Assistant
coach, as well as assisting with off-snow duties, focusing on dryland training for the
athletes. Canada Ski Cross will consider a history in sport & conditioning training or
athletic therapy an asset
Primary responsibilities would include:
• Assistance in set up of DTE
• On hill duties including, but not limited to, setting up and monitoring timing
system, shooting video & course maintenance
• Athlete management off-snow including, but not limited to:
• Lead dryland activities during the race season (space set up, ensure
equipment is adequate and set up)
• Communicate with physio/massage therapists about athlete needs
• Communicate with S&C lead to adjust programs as needed
• Performance Analysis
• Analyze race footage and compete spreadsheet tracking
• Assisting in ski preparation at training and competition venues, as requested by
ski service lead
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of athletes during training camps and events
• Tracking, monitoring and reporting of camps and races
• Tracking, monitoring and reporting on identified athletes
• Timely expense reporting
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years of coaching experience at a FIS level
• Proven track record of coaching in programs with strong athletic performances
• Excellent grasp of video analysis software and experience operating timing
systems
• Clean driving record
• CSCF trained & in good standing
• Excellent skier with the ability of skiing with heavily loaded packsack
• Language skills and knowledge of European travel
CERTIFICATIONS (Considered an asset)
• B. Kin, Human Kinetics or BPE
• CSCS (Certified strength & conditioning specialist) credentials or equivalent
o Ideally NCSA (national strength & conditioning association)
• Athletic Therapy
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] ATTN: Lauren
Kucera, Sport Development Manager – Ski Cross. No telephone calls please.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Alpine Canada Alpin
Suite 302, 151 Canada Olympic Road S.W
Canada Olympic Park
Calgary AB T3B 6B7