Caledonia Nordic Seeks Head Coach

The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is seeking a highly motivated and skilled coach available for full time employment effective September, 2018. This position offers an annually renewable contract with fair compensation package. Compensation is based on experience, abilities, coaching certifications.

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club (“CNSC”) is an organization of over 1,500 members in Prince George, British Columbia and has a large enrolment in skier development programs. Club athletes compete and medal in both cross country and biathlon Provincial and regional competitions, NORAM events and National Championships. They have also represented Canada at high-level events such as the World Youth Junior Championships. As the Head Coach, you will lead volunteer coaches in the implementation of the Cross Country and Biathlon Long-Term AthleteDevelopment Models (“LTAD”) through program development, support andinvolvement. 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.

The Head Coach will report directly to the General Manager, overseeing the training of club volunteer coaches and Skill Development athletes and CNSC Junior/Biathlon Development Teams. The Head Coach will work under the guidance of the Program Directors, Programs Committee and the General Manager. This individual will work alongside the SDP Coordinator who performs much of the administrative duties. The Head Coach will be expected to attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Programs Committee as well as staff meetings when not in conflict with other work duties.

The Head Coach will have primary responsibility for direct delivery of athlete training at the Junior/Biathlon Development Team level and the training and development of volunteer coaches. The hours of the Head Coach are seasonal full-time from September through April with reduced hours in the spring and summer.

Resumes will be accepted until Friday, July 20, 2018. Please provide 3 professional references and 2 personal references. For more information please contact John Bowes (CNSC General Manager) at (250) 552-8733 cell, or by email at manager@caledonianordic.com

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