Kimberley Alpine Team | Alpine Head Coach
On-siteKimberley, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Design and deliver comprehensive on-snow training plans aligned with Long-Term Athlete Development principles, providing individualized technical coaching, video analysis, and performance feedback. Supervise all on-snow activities with an emphasis on safety, skill progression, and enjoyment while attending sanctioned races to offer strategy and post-race debriefs. Plan athlete participation across local, regional, and provincial competitions, overseeing registration, equipment management, and travel logistics. Recruit, train, and mentor assistant coaches, leading staff meetings and conducting end-of-season evaluations to ensure alignment with club objectives. Ensure all athletes and staff meet eligibility, certification, and SafeSport requirements while maintaining accurate rosters and submitting reports to the Board. Represent the club at events and act as a liaison with BC Alpine and community partners. Work in variable winter conditions with evening, weekend, and holiday schedules, including some provincial travel.
Required Qualifications
- Coaching certification appropriate to Alpine or Freestyle skiing (e.g., Entry Level or equivalent)
- Current SafeSport certification (or ability to obtain before season start)
- First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Familiarity with BC Alpine or Freestyle BC competition structures and LTAD model
- A minimum of 1–3 years of coaching or instructing experience in a youth or sport environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with athletes and families
- A passion for athlete growth and commitment to safety
- On-snow coaching in variable winter conditions
- Evening, weekend, and holiday work as dictated by training and competition schedules
- Some travel within the province for events and camps
Desired Qualifications
- A positive, professional, and growth-oriented mindset
- Strong organizational and planning abilities
- Adaptability to changing weather, athlete needs, and competition schedules
- A collaborative spirit—ready to work with athletes, parents, and fellow coaches
- Enthusiasm for creating memorable experiences on and off the snow
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