Project Excel, Ski Cross Technical Lead

Reports to: Senior Vice-President, Domestic Sport 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 solid 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 an experienced and collaborative individual to join our organization in the role of Project Excel, Ski Cross Technical Lead.

This opportunity is designed for an experienced coach with a passion for athlete development and a proven ability to identify and cultivate talent.

The Project

Excel, Ski Cross Technical Lead will play a key role in advancing ACA’s mission of increasing podium performances by leading and implementing targeted Project Excel initiatives that support both immediate performance outcomes and long-term athlete development. Working closely with the Canadian Ski Cross Team, Provincial Ski Team Programs and Athletes demonstrating high-performance potential, this role will help align technical expertise,

resources and development strategies across the athlete pathway.

Duties

 Active on-snow presence during targeted training and competition

 Support talent identification and talent development in Ski Cross

 Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and create opportunities that expose high-





performing athletes to elevated training and competition projects

 Development of a formalized Ski Cross development pathway

 Track, monitor and maintain athlete performance data and key performance metrics

 Foster professional and effective athlete and team interaction and communication

 Ensure timely, accurate and compliant submission of expense reports and related documentation

Working Conditions

 Contract position with constant travel required

 Significant time working outdoors in winter conditions

 Requires lifting, walking and skiing

Employment Requirements

 Demonstrated experience and success working with and progressing athletes at an elite level

 Strong communication skills and ability to work with others

 Strong knowledge of the required elements for success as an elite Ski Cross racer, in terms of opportunity, pathway and skill set

 Ability to work under limited supervision

 ACA Ski Cross coach or equivalent

 Ability to do physical work for multiple days in a row

 Fluent in the English language and the ability to communicate in French and/or German, 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

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