Qualifications and Skills Required:
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Knowledge of the values and culture of Dene Games.
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Ability to work as a Team Leader.
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Excellent Communication Skills.
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Coaching experience within the Sport.
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Must have passed NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation - Competition –
Introduction.
 C.P.R. and first aid is an asset.
 Must be able to travel to the Greenland (Passport required).
Responsibilities:
Before Games The Coach Will:
 Promote a safe, harassment free environment where all team members are treated with respect;
 Be familiar with the roles and responsibilities of mission staff;
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Attend all required Team Yukon official functions and ceremonies;
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Help with fundraising activities and responsible for ensuring participation from their sport athletes;
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Attend Dene Games Coaches and Official clinic
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Attend trials (Whitehorse – 12 th Dec 2015)
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Develop and implement athlete training plans that will enable athletes to be successful at the Games;
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Assist in Selecting the final team
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Promote and transmit the values and culture of Dene Games.

During Games The Coach Will:
 Be responsible for the athletes throughout the full duration of the Games and ensure that all of the athletes are aware of and understand the Team Yukon Conduct and Discipline
Code;
 Reside in the assigned accommodation with their athletes throughout the games;
 Agree to and sign the Coach/Chaperon/Mission Staff Agreement;
 Abide by and enforce Team Yukon's Dress Code;
 Coach in a fair and sportsmanlike manner;
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The head coach is responsible for administering discipline for minor infractions;
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Report all incidents of harassment to mission staff;
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Be responsible for competitors preparation, performance and conduct prior to , during and after the games;
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Assist mission staff and the Host Society with accreditation and accommodation procedures;
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Attend all required Team Yukon official functions and ceremonies
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Travel with Team Yukon to and from Games;
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Ensure that the athletes assemble on time for all scheduled activities (competitive and special events).
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Respect and promote and transmit the values and culture of Dene Games.
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Respect values and traditions of Dene Games regarding elders and officials.
Deadline for coaching applications is Friday 27 th Nov. 2015 - 4:00 pm
Please return to Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle
2166-2 nd Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4P1
Fax: 867-668-2840
Or email it to: ed@yasc.ca

Name: ______________________________
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Address: _____________________________
Postal Code: __________________________
Experience in coaching?
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NCCP number: _________________
Dene Games Knowledge and experience?

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