The Greater Vancouver Synchronized Skating Club (GVSSC) is based just outside of Vancouver, BC. This upcoming season, the club will have 5 skating teams: Star 4, Pre-Novice, Intermediate, Adult 1 and Adult 2.
The Greater Vancouver Synchronized Skating’s programs provide skaters with the opportunity to improve their skating skills both as an individual and as a team member in a positive and supportive environment while offering the chance to represent BC as a specialized athlete at a number of competitions and performances annually. We have over 80 skaters in our club from diverse backgrounds and skating experience. While they all have different experiences and abilities, they share a common passion: a love of synchronized skating.
As the Coach, you’d be responsible for coaching and developing either our youth or adult teams.
You will be responsible for:
● Planning and running on and off ice sessions
● Liaising collaboratively with the team managers and board members
● Attending competitions, exhibitions and team events. Note: Travel may be required
● Encouraging team building
● Remaining current on synchronized skating technical aspects, rules and regulations
● Following Skate Canada and GVSSC Policies
We’re looking for someone who:
● Is a Skate Canada Certified Synchro Coach. NCCP Provincial Coach is preferred (NCCP Regional Coach minimum)
● Is an active member of Skate Canada in good standing
● Has experience coaching synchronized skating
● Has a passion for leading and developing others and is committed to growth and development
● Has the ability to work in a team coaching environment
● Has experience working collaboratively with a Board of Directors
● Has exceptional communication skills and an ability to work effectively with all ages and abilities
● Creates a respectful, supportive and healthy environment to promote teamwork
● Mentors junior/aspiring coaching staff
● Is able to manage conflict and challenging conversations
● Holds a current Standard First Aid Certificate
The salary range for this role is $40-$60 an hour, with compensation commensurate on experience as a skater, coach and level of education attained.
In your application, please be sure to include:
● A resume
● A cover letter including your recent coaching jobs and experience with coaching synchro teams, ranking of the teams you’ve worked with, holistic coaching approach and values you intend to bring to the Club and to the teams you will work with
● Optional: a short video to support your application
Please email your application to gvsscboard@gmail.com. Once reviewed and should the club wish to move forward with your application, we may ask you to join one of our Spring skating sessions to demonstrate some drills and work with the teams for 30 mins or so. This would be a good opportunity for you to meet us, the teams and see if our club is a good fit for you!
We look forward to working with you!
GVSSC Board of Directors
