Assistant Coach, Canada Ski Cross Team

Reports to: Head Coach, Canada Ski Cross Team

The Position:
Alpine Canada Alpine (ACA) is the national governing body for Ski Racing in Canada and home to three of
Canada’s most exciting snow sports: Alpine, Para-Alpine and Ski Cross Racing. The organization has a
strong Board and senior management leadership that are committed to a vision for Canada to be a World
Class ski racing nation inspired by the passion and performance of Canada’s ski teams. Our mission is to
increase Canadian Ski Racing podium performances AND inspire growth in participation and fans.

We are currently seeking two experienced and motivated individuals to join our organization in the role
of Assistant Coach, Canada Ski Cross Team.

Reporting to the Head Coach, Canada Ski Cross Team, the Assistant Coach will support our mission to
increase podium performances by providing technical support and coaching for the Canadian Ski Cross
Team Athletes both World Cup and Next Gen. The ideal candidate demonstrates a growth mindset,
strong communication skills and a cooperative approach to coaching. They excel at building positive
relationships, work effectively as part of a team and are committed to supporting athlete development
through continuous learning and improvement.

Duties:

 Work in conjunction with all team coaches to support the implementation and monitoring of
annual training and competition plans.

 Assist with the operation and management of technology tools that support the athletic
environment, including timing systems, video analysis tools, the Protern application and other
technical systems as required.





 Provide support for all on-snow duties including course preparation, course-setting, and course
maintenance.

 Provide timely and effective communication to Athletes, Coaches, and Alpine Canada Alpin.
 Drive team vehicles, both automatic and manual transmission.
 Ability to monitor dryland programs and assist in ski preparations as required.
 Support the management, maintenance and accountability of team equipment to ensure

readiness and proper functionality.
 Manage key logistics as determined by Head Coach.

Working Conditions

 Winter seasonal contract
 Extensive travel required from November to March
 Requires lifting (up to 50kg), walking and skiing (including skiing while carrying heavy objects)
 Significant overtime required during peak periods to be taken as time in lieu as scheduling

permits

Employment Requirements

 Advanced skiing abilities required
 Must be DL Trained at minimum
 English fluency (spoken and written) required
 Valid driver’s license and proficiency in operating a manual transmission vehicle
 French fluency is an asset

Additionally, the candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
with experience driving results in complex workplace and stakeholder environments. Advanced ability
working with MS office applications is required.

Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Interviews will take place via
teleconference.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be
contacted.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Alpine Canada Alpin
Suite 250, 147 Canada Olympic Road S.W
Canada Olympic Park
Calgary AB T3B 6B7

📌 Assistant Coach, Canada Ski Cross Team (Calgary)
🏢 Canada Alpin
📍 Calgary