2025-26 Season Evolve Assistant Coach

The Evolve Ski Cross Club (“Evolve”) 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, Evolve is committed to
delivering an annual athletic program with 100+ dryland days and 110+ days on snow, to Canada’s
next generation of Ski Cross athletes so they can attain their maximum, individual athletic potential.

Evolve is seeking an Assistant Coach for the 2025-26 season.

Reporting to the Evolve Head Coach (HC), the Evolve Assistant Coach plays a key role in developing
our young talent and providing our Evolve team with athletes possessing solid technical base, tactical
knowledge, work ethic, passion, and a desire to succeed. Experience racing or coaching ski cross is
considered an asset; However, is NOT required for a candidate with alpine coaching experience.

Responsibilities
• Work with HC in designing daily goals for training sessions based on the focus of each block of training.
• Provide a safe and challenging on-snow training environment appropriate for athletic development.
• Deliver dryland training program as outlined by Head Coach and Strength and Conditioning coach.
• Course setting, video analysis and timing set-up.
• Take ownership of the athletes’ development.
• Submit expenses to HC in a concise, complete, and timely manner.
• Keep up to date training statistics, attendance records and complete report cards for all athletes.
• Ensure all athletes abide by the NASA Code of Conduct.
• As needed, assist in the expense reporting post competition or training camps.
• As needed, assist in the planning and organizing of training camps and/or competitions.
• As needed, assist in the preparation of athlete’s skis prior to and during competitions.
• Ability to travel abroad for camps and races and drive team van to training and competition venues as needed.
•  Work with NASA Transportation Safety Officer (TSO) to ensure all Evolve vehicles are operating in compliance with the NASA Driver Safety and Vehicle Maintenance Program.
• Ensure all Evolve issued equipment is maintained and operational throughout the season.
• Understand the full NASA program and its structure. Actively promote the Club to internal and external parties.

2025-26 Season Evolve Assistant Coach
Qualifications
• 3+ years’ general ski coaching experience or 2+ years’ experience coaching at U16 or higher.
• ACA Ski Cross – Trained or willing to obtain. Development Level Certified in alpine an asset.
• Personal high-level competition experience in Ski Cross or Alpine racing an asset.
• Knowledge of tuning and preparing skis for competition or willing to obtain.
• Valid Alberta class 4 driver’s license or willing to obtain.
• Experience working effectively with parents, athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders.
• Good technical and tactical knowledge of the LTAD plan

Interested candidates please submit your cover letter, resume and professional
certification/education details to NASA, info@skinasa.org.

We thank all applicants for theirinterest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.