The Nakkertok Racing Program (NRP) is seeking to hire a new and enthusiastic full-time member of our professional nordic ski racing coaching staff, whose primary responsibility will be to lead the coaching and management of our racing Development Program (U14 and U16).

Responsibilities

- Develop and execute yearly-training and -racing plans at the program level, individual athlete training/race plans, and specific practice plans for the U14/U16 Development Program, under the direction of the NRP Head Coach.
- Lead and/or support the Head Coach in the delivery of weekly training sessions (3-4 sessions per week) for the upwards of 100+ athletes in the U14/U16 program, coordinating with the program's volunteer and part-time junior development coaches.
- Lead and/or support the other professional coaching staff in the planning and on-the-ground delivery of training camps and race trips.
- Support the development and delivery of NRP-wide initiatives such as: athlete services (e.g. strength, mental performance, and nutrition programing); equipment procurement and organization; and volunteer coach training and development.
- Occasional coaching and coach-development support to Nakkertok's Learn-to-Ski Program and the NRP's U10/U12 streams.
- Regular communication with the athletes and their parents on all aspects of the program.

Qualifications

- Passionate about nordic ski racing, with experience,



enthusiasm and a keen interest in coaching youth to excel and meet their personal goals in the sport.
- Agreeing to adhere to all Nakkertok Ski Club and Program policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in classic and skate nordic skiing.
- Working towards Competitive Coaching stream (as per National Coaching Certification Program)
- Unrestricted class G driver's licence (or equivalent)
- Bilingualism is an asset.
- First Aid Qualification desired
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

The Nakkertok Ski Club with 75 km of groomed trails and snow-making facilities is located in Cantley, Quebec, less than a 30 minute drive from central Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). Nakkertok's Racing Program, with over 275 athletes from U10 to university aged, trains at various locations throughout the Ottawa-Gatineau area of Canada's National Capital Region, and competes in local, Ontario and Quebec provincial, national, and international-level races. Our successful Racing Program is supported by a professional coaching staff of 4 full-time and one half-time positions that is led by our Head Coach, with part-time junior development coaches, and a very strong volunteer coach and administrative structure.

We are offering a competitive salary with benefits. The full time, year-round position starts on May 1, 2025 (with some flexibility on the start date).

The 'NakkerTrak' at NakkerTok before the 2019 NorAm weekend. (Photo: Nakkertok)

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