Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club (TCNSC) is seeking a head coach tolead and oversee programming from the Learning to Train through to Learning to Compete phases of athlete development.Ourhead coach will share our passion for Nordic skiing and inspire, support, and provide leadership to all of our athletes, with a primary focus on coaching and developing our older teenage athletes.They willinspire and engage all athletes in a safe, fun, inclusive, and respectful environment. They willworkcollaboratively with the Skill Development Coordinator and the club's Coaching Committee to assist in further developing our thriving Nordic community.This will involve effective communication with athletes, parents, and the club. Our head coach will be a leader and a motivated learner who can inspire our athletes in both personal and athletic development. They will ensure that opportunities are available for athletes with a range of levels of commitment from the dedicated recreational athlete to the ambitious high-performance athlete.

Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club utilizes top-level cross-country venues in the Kootenays, including Nipika Mountain Resort, Panorama Mountain Resort, and our picturesque local mountain lakes. Invermere isthe home of the Whiteway, the world's longest outdoor skating trail that also provides a cross country ski track around Lake Windermere.These facilities provide a variety of trails and conditions ideal for a variety of ski levels and skier development. Invermere is a welcoming community situated in the heart of the Columbia Valley, nestled in between the rugged Rocky Mountains and the slopes of the Purcell Mountains. It is a mecca for year-round recreational opportunities withworld-class hiking and biking,



two mountain ski resorts, fishing, boating, hot springs, lakes, and a variety of golf courses to explore and enjoy.

The TCNSC is a registered not-for-profit ski club with the goal of fostering Nordic skiing as an affordable, life-long winter activity. Toby Creek Nordic prioritizes fun, friends, trips, and swag. We are known for our incredible "Creeker" team spirit. With 500+ members, our club is a rapidly growing ski club and is entering an exciting period with ourathletes achieving exceptional results in the province. The head coach will be an integral part of this progress, collaborating with members, volunteers, staff, and executive board.

TCNSC is looking for a coach who:

- is energetic, enthusiastic, and shares our passion for nordic skiing
- has recent experience coaching and working to inspire athletes
- has strong technical skills and/or understanding of cross-country skiing
- is a great team player and collaborator
- is committed to ongoing professional development (coaching, waxing, etc.), learning, and sharing their knowledge.
- communicates effectively with a variety of audiences
- is highly organized and experienced with financial budgeting and tracking

This is a part time role with the majority of in-person coaching happening November to March.





Salary will range from $23,000 to $27,500 depending on experience (covering the May to April period). Salary to attend Nationals would be additional.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a comprehensive technical and leadership skill set, which will be used to help grow TCNSC’s presence within our community and the interior region, and to continue to establish the club’s reputation of being a full-service Nordic ski club in Canada. The position will require travel, as well as working in the evenings and on weekends.

Occupational Certification:

- National Coaching Certification ProgramL2T trained (or similar training), with preference to certification and T2T or L2C, with a willingness to become trained and certified at higher coaching levels.
- Valid Standard First Aid

Experience:

- Previous Head Coaching or Assistant Coaching experience
- Athlete monitoring and training plan implementation would be an asset
- Providing wax and race support operations would be an asset
- Experience planning and executing training camps would also be an asset
- Working with a budget and tracking expenses

Knowledge and Abilities:

- Strong knowledge of cross-country skiing techniques
- Knowledge of waxing techniques
- Ability to communicate effectively using written documents and verbal communication with athletes, parents, volunteer coaches, and the nordic board
- Ability to work collaboratively and share knowledge with others
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint

Personal Suitability:

- Enjoys interacting with young athletes, parents, and volunteer coaches
- Personally connects with people
- Open

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