HEAD COACH POSITION
National Development Centre – Nordic Skiing Thunder Bay, Ontario
NDC Thunder Bay is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic Head Coach to lead our organization into the future. Operating out of Thunder Bay, Ontario, a community renowned for its support of and involvement in cross-country skiing, the Head Coach will deliver appropriate services to a team of high performance, highly motivated athletes (LTC – TTC - TTW). The goal of NDC Thunder Bay is to provide a training environment that allows athletes to develop their potential to qualify for Cross Country Canada’s National Ski Team (CCC, NST). This is a full-time, 12 month contract position renewable on an annual basis. The Head Coach reports to a volunteer Board of Directors in collaboration with the NST/High Performance Director. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: 30 January 2012 Start Date: as early as 1 April 2011.
QUALIFICATIONS:
NCCP Level IV (or international equivalent) coaching qualification preferred.
A proven record of successful coaching at the club and division level with a good understanding of the demands of domestic and international competition.
Strong leadership abilities and a vision of what is required to prepare athletes for the National Ski Team program.
Strong qualities as a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability to motivate and gain the trust and confidence of high performance athletes.
Valid Driver’s License (Ontario Class G preferred).
In addition, we expect applicants to demonstrate proven ability and/or experience with
o implementing and monitoring annual training and competition plans based on the most recent research and aligned with NST programming (e.g. using CCC’s LTAD model)
o a commitment to on-going professional development for self and others
o provision of technical and race support to competitive x-country racers
o trip planning and execution, program design and budgeting, sponsorship development, etc.
o appropriate testing and monitoring of high performance athletes using current technological tools (e.g. video analysis software, physiological data)
RESPONSIBILITIES – the successful candidate will:
provide high performance race support and coaching to athletes (LTC thru TTW);
prepare and monitor annual, monthly, weekly team and individualised training plans.
maintain financial records (trips, program, infrastructure)
contribute to administration of the program (e.g. financial reporting, fundraising, sponsorships, equipment inventory, etc.)
identify and mentor younger skiers through various outreach/inreach programs in cooperation with CCC and Cross Country Ontario (CCO).
liaise with partner organizations such as CCC, CCO and Canada Sport Centre - Ontario.
organize training and racing activities including extensive travel
supervise and mentor other staff such as the Assistant Coach/Wax Technician
Submit covering letter, resume and two references to:
NDC Thunder Bay
c/o CRC Communications, 555 Dunlop Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6S1
e-mail: ndcthunderbay@gmail.com
For more information about NDC, go to http://www.ntdc-tbay.on.ca/