Assistant Coach - Alpine Skiing

Job summary

Assist the head coach in teaching alpine skiing techniques to independent skiers interested in racing, focusing on areas where athletes need improvement. As appropriate, coach one or more athletes on the hill at a time.

Job details

Summary Special Olympics Ontario/London is dedicated to enriching the lives of Londoners with an intellectual disability through sport. We support 18 different sports with over 400 athletes. Location Address 689 Griffith St London, Ontario N6K2S5 When Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime Schedule Asap About This Opportunity Volunteer Opportunity: Assistant Coaches for Alpine Skiing Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/week Mondays - 6:15 - 9:00 pm Jan 4/27- Feb 22/27 Location: Boler Mountain The role: Our program is not a learn to ski program. Athletes must be independent skiers with an interest in racing. Coaches do not necessarily need to have a racing background just be competent skiers themselves. Coaches are expected to be able follow instructions given by the head coach to teach athletes certain skiing techniques on areas they need to work on. At times as a coach becomes more comfortable, they may be asked to take more than one athlete on the hill at a time. For more information contact our Volunteer Coordinator at london.volunteerco@specialolympicsontario.ca Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity Willing to undergo a background or police records check Comfortable commuting to opportunity location Causes Special Education & Special Needs Sports & Recreation

What you’ll do

Assist the head coach in teaching alpine skiing techniques to independent skiers interested in racing, focusing on areas where athletes need improvement. As appropriate, coach one or more athletes on the hill at a time.

Requirements

Applicants must be competent skiers; a racing background is not required. They must be over the age of majority in Ontario, willing to undergo a background or police records check, and able to commute to the opportunity location.

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Alpine Skiing
• Skiing Technique Instruction
• Athlete Coaching
• Following Coaching Instructions
• Independent Skiing

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services
• Education

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