Coach Wanted

Job description: 

Employment Type:

A full-time contract position starting August 2025

Accountable To:

Smithers Figure Skating Club Board of Directors

Salary:

Based on qualifications and experience. Salary is $34.62 per hour at 30-35 hours per week. 

Close Date:

April 5, 2025

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Head Coach, starting in mid-August 2025. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing leadership to SFSC and coaching to SFSC members to help them improve their skills and reach their full potential on the ice.

If you are passionate about skating and have experience in leadership and coaching, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to work with our dedicated members at the SFSC.

Job Summary: 

Demonstrated ability to lead the operations of a figure skating club. Effectively collaborate with a team and demonstrate a willingness to work closely with coaching staff and SFSC Board. Follow the Skate Canada Program format and club guidelines. Participate in a wide range of club activities, including on- and off-ice classes and coaching of skaters at various levels, including: 

• PreCanskate

• CanSkate

• PreSTAR

• STARSkate

• AdultSkate

• PowerSkate

The SFSC is a vibrant and active skating club with a membership of over 100 individuals. Our club offers 12-15 hours of ice time each week, accompanied by an additional 2 hours of off-ice training with a skating season typically running from late August to the end of March.

Learn more about our club at smithersfigureskatingclub.com. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, supervision and coordination for the SFSC programs and coaching staff including all ice schedules and programming

• Responsible for following Skate Canada coaching and program guidelines from Canskate, StarSkate & CompetitiveSkate

• Instruction must follow the Skate Canada Program format and any specific Club directions.

• Provide instruction to PreCanskate, CanSkate, PreSTAR, STARSkate, and PowerSkate skaters

• Provide group and private lessons including choreography, freeskate, skills, dance and conditioning

• Attend all ice sessions provided by SFSC

• Demonstrate proper use of equipment, techniques and methods of proper movements to achieve proficiency in activity

• Explains and enforces safety, rules and regulations

• Act as primary Coach Liaison for the Board of Directors and sit on the Executive as the coaches’ representative

• Provide leadership and coordination for special events such as the annual Carnival, Club Competitions, local skating performances, Awards Banquet, and Guest Coach Seminars

• Oversee and provide advice and assistance in the development of all the Club’s skaters,

• ensuring equal access to resources and development opportunities

• In collaboration with Administrator and Board Set program schedules and fees for winter, spring and summer sessions

• In collaboration with the Administrator Book facilities and ice times as required with the Town of Smithers

• Review all invoices and booking confirmations

• Liaise with all levels of the Town of Smithers

• Arrange and lead regular coaching meetings.

• Perform ongoing performance management and annual reviews of coaching staff in collaboration with board-designate

• Provide advice to coaches in the evaluation of their skaters

• Liaise with the CanSkate Coordinator and oversee the delivery of the CanSkate programs including coaching on the Canskate ice

• Set club session coaching schedules

Qualifications:

• NCCP Provincial Coach preferred. Regional Coach will be considered; PowerSkate certified is an asset

• Completed StarSkate 1-5 module and testing

• Current Skate Canada Coaching Certification and in good standing with Skate Canada

Skills, Experience, and Professional Traits:

• Five years minimum of figure skating coaching experience

• Ability and desire to coach all levels from CanSkate to Gold Level including dance and be on the ice during all of our sessions

• Leadership qualities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other coaches, Board Members, Head Coach and parents

• Being a team-player and work well as part of a team

• Ability to motivate and inspire athletes

• Dedication and passion for the sport

• Professionalism

• Strong communication skills with skaters, parents and board members

• Ability to manage a professional coaching staff and freelance coaches, if applicable

• Ability to arrange and facilitate coaching meetings

Additional duties under a separate contract could include:

• Carnival Director

• Canskate Coordinator

• Office Administrator

Compensation:

Resumes and letters of intent should be sent to

SFSC Hiring Committee

via email: sfscexecutive60@gmail.com