Cheam Figure Skating Clubs is a local Chilliwack club, located in the Upper Fraser Valley, with energetic, competitive and committed skaters and coaches looking to expand their Coaching Team. Our club has been growing with talented young skaters of all ages and we recognize that for us to continue this growth, we require another highly passionate and motivated individual. We are looking for a Club Coach to start as soon as possible.
Qualifications
· Minimum Regional Coach Certified or higher (Dependent on resume, Regional Coach in training may be considered)
· Ability to coach skaters in Skills and Freeskate at all levels and ages
· Current Skate Canada Coaching Certification and in good standing with Skate Canada
Position Requirements
· **Team player **; must be willing to integrate with Team Coaching approach
· Provide instruction in private and group/team environment
· Ability to coach CanSkate, STARSkate, and STARSkate Assessments
· Coaching Dance or do choreography also an asset
· Ability to provide off-ice training
· Attend skating competitions with our Club
· Must be enthusiastic, reliable and energetic with good organizational skills
· Able to communicate and interact professionally with skating club members
· Must be available for Cheam Figure Skating Club scheduled ice times for skating programs
· Must be willing to take on some basic administrative tasks
Club ice times are generally Monday to Friday late afternoon/evenings and Wednesday mornings. Our Club offers year-round skating, with sessions running typically from September to June at the Chilliwack Coliseum & Sardis Sports Complex, and our summer skating (with reduced hours) runs for 6-8 weeks from July to mid-August at one the Sardis Sports Complex.
Our Team Coaching format has been in place with our STARSkaters for several years, as it allows skaters to build their skills and abilities by learning from more than one coach and benefiting from each coach’s technical strengths. The coaching team shapes the nature of the club and the atmosphere on the ice ensuring that all skaters feel supported and progress to their own potential. We offer a wholesome collaborative environment with an exceptional volunteer support system in place to encourage and ensure the success of our coaches and the Cheam Figure Skating Club. Our Director of Programming will coordinate coaching sessions for each STARSkater. In addition to your hourly wage, if you are based in the lower mainland and don’t plan to move this way, we are willing to pay mileage & meals for the days you must travel to our location.
Want to learn more about our club and / or this position? Please email cheamsc@telus.net
To apply, please forward resume along with cover letter and up to three references to:
Cheam Figure Skating Club Board of Directors at: cheamsc@telus.net
All applications will be considered. Only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank everyone who expresses interest.
