Freestyle Snowboard Coach - Fall Programs

What the role is all about:  

WinSport is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual for the position of Freestyle Snowboard Coach. If you have a genuine interest in working with youth, developing young athletes, and a commitment to excellence we invite you to apply.

In a fun environment you will develop your athletes' fundamental freestyle skills on trampoline, dry slope and airbag, as well as provide exceptional outdoor experiences in other sports and activities that cross-train skills such as balance and coordination.

As a freestyle coach your primary role is to work with freestyle participants and provide a fun, welcoming, and safe environment to develop new freestyle skills, social skills, and recreate in the great outdoors.

These programs run in a 4-week format on Tuesday’s (6:00 – 8:00) (Sept 8th - Sept 29th) Thursday’s (6:00 – 8:00) (Sept 10th - Oct 1st) and Friday’s (4:00 – 7:30) (Sept 11th - Oct 2nd).

As a Freestyle Snowboard coach, you strive to approach your work to align with our 6 values which are at the core of who we are and what we do at WinSport.

• Safety
• Integrity
• Belonging
• Collaboration
• Inspiration 
• Sustainability

 

What you will be doing:

• Be mindful of the inherent risks associated with snowboarding and conduct work and self accordingly.
• Understand the inherent risks within the context of terrain parks and be mindful of developing and demonstrating skills safely.
• Understand the inherent risks associated with the use of freestyle training facilities: Trampolines, Super Tramp, dry slope and airbag and conduct work and self accordingly.
• Make decisions that consistently put your safety, and WinSport guests’ safety first, following WinSport safety policies and procedures.
• Safely provide lessons to all guests tailored to their skill level and goals based on training from CASI or NCCP/Snowboard Alberta.
• Plan, lead, and modify sports-based programs daily, operating both independently as a group leader and collaboratively with others.
• Ensure the Alpine Responsibility Code and Terrain Park etiquette is covered and abided by in all snowboard lessons.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, and maintain accurate records, including recording each child’s attendance, participant information, and secure pick-up code for safety
• Actively contribute to a safer workplace by identifying hazards and risks.
• Work with people of all ages, abilities, and personalities.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be a professional and courteous representative of WinSport, Canada Olympic Park
• Maintain an understanding of all snowboard products to assist guests and make recommendations for future lessons.
• Mediate conflicts amongst participants, consistently and fairly.
• Exhibit a passion for summer and winter sports and for helping students develop their skills and achieve their personal goals.
• Deliver clear and concise lesson content that is well thought-out and intentional for the guest’s needs and goals.
• Demonstrate leadership by providing quality instruction and a positive guest experience, in all camp activities.
• Provide a high standard of technical knowledge in Freestyle snowboarding
• Understand the LTAD and Sport for Life sport development models and how they apply to the group you are instructing.
• Utilize positive-first feedback strategies that empower guests and fellow instructors.
• Engage in non-teaching duties including set up/take down, lesson check in/out, waiver confirmation.
• Seek and take guidance and leadership from Team Leads in instructional and group settings.
• Evaluate your athletes and administer an off-season training program for participants appropriate to their stage of development. Communicate with team members to align programming and development of athletes.
• Be proactive and take note of the team’s needs and be willing to complete tasks as the need arises.
• Adjust communication and skill development strategies to appropriately fit the needs of the guest, including level, age, and interests.
• Assist with the accommodation of guest needs in every situation possible, with a mindset foc