Coaching Opportunity – Vancouver Freestyle Ski Club.
The VFSC is accepting applications for the position of Senior Coach – Grouse
Mountain. Application deadline: June 30, 2007
Position title: Senior Coach – Grouse Mountain
Length of contract: 5 months November - March – with potential for renewal
Reporting relationship: The Senior Coach – Grouse Mountain reports to the Club
President and the Board of Directors of the VFSC
Athlete size and age group: Approximate 50-55 athletes aged 6 to 14
Responsibilities:
 Pre-season duties:
- Attending VFSC Board meetings and assist in planning;
- Recruitment, coach orientation and scheduling of junior coaching staff;
- Assisting with member recruitment, attending registration night and other
promotional events when required;
- Meeting with Grouse Mountain management;
 January – March :
- Administration and on-hill coaching of the RBC Jumps and Bumps Program
two days per weekend on Grouse Mountain;
- Administration of Free-ride Program (terrain park) one evening per week (the
on-hill coaching of this program could be included in the Senior Coaches
contract if he or she is qualified);
- Providing leadership, direction, mentoring and technical training for the junior
coaches.
- Ensuring that the J&B coaches are following the coaching criteria/guidelines
as per the RBC Jumps and Bumps program and completing the athlete
evaluation for the athletes at end of season;
- Assisting in evaluation and certification of junior coaches of the club;
- Liaison with Grouse for the organization of the annual Jumps and Bumps
Competition including course building and working closely with the
Competition Committee;
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Communicating promptly with members, parents, and the Board via email, and
phone;
Maintaining close communications with the Senior Development Team Coach at
Cypress Mountain to facilitate the sharing of information and resources;
Maintaining training facilities, on-hill equipment storage and working closely with
Grouse Mountain Staff
Requirements:
 Competitive, Coaching, and some administrative/management experience
 Fully certified NCCP Level 2 Moguls.
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Knowledge of all aspects of Freestyle Skiing, from beginner training programs such
as RBC Jumps and Bumps, to provincial and national level competition.
Desired Attributes:
 Ability to communicate in a responsive and timely manner
 Ability to use email and other computer based technology effectively
 Motivational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
 Must be a creative self starter and able to work independently.
Pay will be based on experience and qualifications. Cellular phone and traveling
allowances are provided. Extra bonus for increasing membership or securing
sponsorships will be available.
Please email resume to info@vancouverfreestyle.com before June 30, 2007