FIS Head Coach Craigleith Ski Club

Craigleith Ski Club Performance Program

FIS Head Coach

Title: FIS Program Head Coach/Lead Coach

Reporting Structure: Alpine Programs Manager

The Program: Craigleith has a long history of running one of North America’s largest performance ski racing programs. We have a dynamic program with passionate athletes, coaches, and parents focusing on athletics and coach development from entry-level to Provincial, National, and beyond. Our NZ/SOD FIS Program is an exciting program that brings together many athletes from across Southern Ontario to continue pursuing competitive ski racing with their like-minded peers. This program has helped develop and graduate athletes to the Ontario Ski Team and various University Ski Racing programs over the past few years.

General Responsibilities:

• Primary focus will be working with the other coaches, supervisors, and athletes in our performance programs with priorities on athlete development and program design for the FIS Program.

• Provide timely and effective communication to athletes, parents, and other coaches.

• Assist in organizing groups, parent communication, and implementation of daily program goals.

• Ensure a safe training and race environment for athletes.

• Assist in the training of the coaching team and provide regular feedback on their on-snow delivery.

• Ensure coaches are enforcing the Canadian Ski Coaches Code of Conduct and all Craigleith policies.

• Respond to all communication in a timely manner.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years general ski coaching at the U16 or FIS level.

• Ideal candidates have Alpine Canada Ski Coaching Development Level Certified status or Performance Level coach qualifications or higher.

• Background in strength and conditioning is an asset.

• Experience competing as an elite-level alpine ski racer is an asset.

• Team player, able to work well and communicate with other members on the coaching team.

• Skill development-oriented, highly motivated, and holds self and others to a high standard.

• Multitasker, high level of energy, stamina, professionalism, and dedication.

• Ability to take direction, function independently, and manage multiple tasks and teams.

• Utilize various online apps and software for team communication, organization, camps, and other budgeting reconciliation.

• Represent Craigleith’s and the Programs’ best interests to external organizations regarding scheduling and planning camps and other training projects.

• Demonstrate team leadership and supervisory skills.

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to think and act independently.

Job type: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 8 to 10 months depending on role. This position comes with competitive pay depending upon experience & education and offers various benefits, perks, and discounts at the club.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates please submit your cover letter, and resume to [email protected] We thank all the applicants for their interest. However, only the short-listed candidates under consideration will be contacted.