Position Available Nordic Combined Coach

Based out of Sea to Sky Corridor, British Columbia, Canada

Position Type
Full Time

Application Deadline Date
September 1, 2024

Salary Range
$40,000 – $65,000

Job Location
Squamish/Whistler

Employment Type
Employee

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Position:

• Nordic Combined Coach (based out of Sea to Sky Corridor, British Columbia, Canada)

Job Description:

To include, but not restricted to:

• Actively coach existing ski Jumping (SJ) and Nordic Multi-Sport programs for Sea to Sky Nordics (S2SN) in winter and summer
• Actively develop, promote, and support new Nordic Combined (NC) programs in other locations in BC, Alberta, and eventually, other Canadian Provinces and Territories
• Actively recruit new athletes into the sports of NC and SJ
• Promote, develop and run training camps, based in the Sea to Sky Corridor, for prospective NC athletes, from across Canada [these programs will begin as hybrid programs including NC and SJ athletes, with the primary focus on developing NC athletes]
• Be available to travel internationally or domestically, with athletes, for training and/or for competitions
• Work closely with the Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Canadian Provincial Team Head Coach and SJC’s Development Manager

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong interest and experience in Nordic sports (XC skiing, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined, Biathlon)
• [It is recognized and expected that some candidates may not have experience in all 4 Nordic Sports]
• Coaching credentials (NCCP or equivalent) in Ski Jumping and/or XC skiing
• Experience working with young athletes (minors) and their parents
• Familiar with Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Program model
• Willing to work towards increasing credentials and experience in both Ski Jumping and XC ski coaching
• Possession of Driver’s License to equivalent of, at minimum, BC Class 5
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Record check in the Province of British Columbia, Canada
• Participate in all safe sport requirements applicable to the position=
• Valid Canadian passport

Duration and Timelines:

• This position is intended to be full time (40 hours per week), year-round, where the coaching duties may vary season to season, between active coaching duties and recruiting/promoting/planning and programming activities
• Other time commitments (ie: less than full time) may be considered depending on the candidate’s strengths and other life commitments
• Vacation time will be negotiated on a yearly basis, hopefully to fall primarily in shoulder seasons

Salary and Reimbursement:

• This is a contract position subject to terms and conditions of a full contract to be negotiated and signed prior to hiring
• Salary range will be $40,000 – $65,000 yearly, depending on experience, credentials, and time commitment (full time, ¾ time, etc.)
• Salary may be augmented by additional coaching/instruction employment in Nordic Sport, at local venues.