The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is seeking a highly motivated and skilled coach available for full time year-around employment effective Fall 2022. The position will lead and / or oversee programming from the Learning to Train through to Training to Win phases of athlete development. This position offers an annually renewable contract with a fair compensation package, including full advantages, phone plan coverage, and support to ensure a balanced work schedule. Compensation range is between $55,000 and $62,000 annually and is based on experience, abilities, and coaching certifications. Club athletes compete in both cross country and biathlon regional, provincial, and national competitions. They have also represented Canada at high-level events such as the World Youth Junior Championships. As the Head Coach, you will lead club coaches in the implementation of the Cross Country and Biathlon Long-Term Athlete Development Models(u201cLTADu201d) through program development, support and involvement. Our club mandate is to provide programming for the continual improvement of skiers and biathletes from introduction to national excellence, for all ages and abilities. Direct delivery of coaching to athletes in the Training to Train (12-15), Learning to Compete (15-19) and Competition Development levels in cross country and biathlon programs. Coordinate training, create annual and monthly training plans for XC/Biathlon Race Team athletes, and communicate clearly and regularly with parents, coaches and athletes in these programs. Meet Sport Canada, Biathlon Canada, and Nordiq Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) standards at all levels within the scope of the contract. Communicate with Northern Sport School (Engage Sport North) Leaders to ensure proper training plans are developed for Sport School Athletes.



Develop overall coaching plans and ensure coach recruitment. Work with SDP/Biathlon Coordinators to ensure that coaching capacity within the Club meets the needs of all athletes. Work with SDP/Biathlon Coordinators to ensure that appropriate and age-specific child/coach ratios are in place for all program levels. This includes assisting the Programs Committee in coach recruitment. Ensure that BiBC and CCBC’s LTAD minimum coaching standards are met for all program levels by arranging formal coach training courses with the assistance of the Biathlon Coordinator, SDP Coordinator, and General Manager. Foster advanced coach training and development within the club by encouraging participation in provincial coach training and development opportunities. The Head Coach may be assigned non-coaching related operational duties by the General Manager when required if it is not in conflict with the delivery of scheduled Programs. Personal Development Implement a personal development plan to reach certification for NCCP Competition Coaching development for Train to Compete (Cross Country) and Competition Development (Biathlon). Participate in Regional and Provincial Training Camps for Cross Country to increase coaching knowledge and support club athletes at the Regional and Provincial level as much as possible. Demonstrates exceptional planning and organizational skills, superb communication and interpersonal skills. Minimum NCCP certification level of Competition Coaching Development for Learning to Compete (Cross Country), or be capable of reaching this level within two years, plus high-level waxing and ski prep skills/experience. Skills in basic computer applications such as MS Office, Training Peaks, Slack, and Google Office Suite. For more information on the club and the community, please feel free to check out our website and the following links.

📌 Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Seeks Full Time Head Coach (Canada)
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