Position: Evolve Ski Cross - Head Coach U16-U18

Start Date: Fall 2017

Reports to: Executive Director, Lake Louise Athletic Development Association

Salary Range: Based on qualifications

Employment: To be determined, (Centralized in Calgary or Bow Valley)

Evolve is the only club in the Bow Valley offering SX specific development opportunities for young athletes and is a member of the Lake Louise Athletic Development Association (LLADA).

We are looking for a passionate and energetic coach with experience in SX and/or Alpine. This individual has to be confident in managing and organizing a team in all aspects of the sport and will work closely with the Executive Director and other Coaches within our LLADA family of clubs. During the employment period, this coach will be designing and organizing a program for the full season, planning and running weekly training sessions in the Bow Valley and COP.

This individual will be working with a group of athletes that range in ages from U16-U18. The goal of this program is to buildoverall racing skills, with afocus on SX elements, and targeting the proper races to move athletes to the ABSX and National SX Development Teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in Alpine coaching and/or SX
  • CSCF Development Level trained minimum (or equivalent)
  • Some SX experience as a coach and/or athlete is an asset
  • Knowledge at designing and running a year around program
  • Class 4 Drivers License (need to be completed prior to Nov 1st 2017)
  • Requires a police background check

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Implementation, performance and safety of athletes within program
  • Work with other LLADA staff to provide proper training and racing opportunities
  • Organize and plan a full season of races, training camps and events
  • Help manage receipts, season budget, athlete race account
  • Maintain inventory and equipment
  • Help support Dryland preparation during the season
  • Drive the athletes to training venues, races, camps and events
  • Timely expense reporting
  • Clear communication with athletes and staff
  • Help athletes with ski tuning at races

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send a resume and cover letter to Pierre Luc Dumoulin, Executive Director, LLADA. Email: prior to June 1, 2017.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.