Craigleith Ski Club Performance Program
FIS Head Coach
Title: FIS Program Head Coach/Lead Coach
Reporting Structure: Alpine Programs Manager
The Program: Craigleith has a long history of running one of North America’s largest performance ski racing programs. We have a dynamic program with passionate athletes, coaches, and parents focusing on athletics and coach development from entry-level to Provincial, National, and beyond. Our NZ/SOD FIS Program is an exciting program that brings together many athletes from across Southern Ontario to continue pursuing competitive ski racing with their like-minded peers. This program has helped develop and graduate athletes to the Ontario Ski Team and various University Ski Racing programs over the past few years.
General Responsibilities:
• Primary focus will be working with the other coaches, supervisors, and athletes in our performance programs with priorities on athlete development and program design for the FIS Program.
• Provide timely and effective communication to athletes, parents, and other coaches.
• Assist in organizing groups, parent communication, and implementation of daily program goals.
• Ensure a safe training and race environment for athletes.
• Assist in the training of the coaching team and provide regular feedback on their on-snow delivery.
• Ensure coaches are enforcing the Canadian Ski Coaches Code of Conduct and all Craigleith policies.
• Respond to all communication in a timely manner.
Skills & Qualifications:
• 5+ years general ski coaching at the U16 or FIS level.
• Ideal candidates have Alpine Canada Ski Coaching Development Level Certified status or Performance Level coach qualifications or higher.
• Background in strength and conditioning is an asset.
• Experience competing as an elite-level alpine ski racer is an asset.
• Team player, able to work well and communicate with other members on the coaching team.
• Skill development-oriented, highly motivated, and holds self and others to a high standard.
• Multitasker, high level of energy, stamina, professionalism, and dedication.
• Ability to take direction, function independently, and manage multiple tasks and teams.
• Utilize various online apps and software for team communication, organization, camps, and other budgeting reconciliation.
• Represent Craigleith’s and the Programs’ best interests to external organizations regarding scheduling and planning camps and other training projects.
• Demonstrate team leadership and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to think and act independently.
Job type: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 8 to 10 months depending on role. This position comes with competitive pay depending upon experience & education and offers various benefits, perks, and discounts at the club.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates please submit your cover letter, and resume to employment@craigleith.com We thank all the applicants for their interest. However, only the short-listed candidates under consideration will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to employment@craigleith.com