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Whistler Freestyle Head Coach
Contract, 12 months
Whistler Freestyle Development Team, Whistler, BC
Contract Details
Position Type: 12 month contract, year-round
 Whistler Blackcomb Head Coach (Oct 16-April 15)
 CFSA Water Ramp Manager (April 16-Oct 15)
 Technical Development – year round (Canadian Freestyle Ski Association)
Location: Whistler BC*
Reports to: The Freestyle Head Coach will report to a Whistler Freeestyle program Development Team
who will meet face to face every 6 – 8 weeks. Specifically the Head coach will directly report to and be
accountable to the organisation who holds their contract in that period
 Apr 16 2015 - Oct 15 2015 - Canadian Freestyle Ski Association (CFSA)
 Oct 16 2015 - April 15 2016 - Blackcomb Freestyle Ski Club
Main Functions
The role of the Whistler Freestyle Head Coach (referred to as Head Coach) is to provide consistent high
quality training for athletes and coaches to achieve excellence in the sport of Freestyle Skiing. This is a
technical leadership role that requires a very strong understanding of what it takes to train athletes in
Freestyle Skiing at multiple stages of development with a specialty in the Train to Train Can Free Long
Term Athlete development stage.
In the summer the Whistler Freestyle Head Coach will manage the operations and scheduling of the
Blackcomb water ramp facility, and oversee some programming and coach training opportunities on
behalf of CFSA. In the winter the Whistler Freestyle Head Coach will manage Blackcomb Freestyle Ski
Clubs dry land and on-snow programs, oversee coaches, and manage BFSC scheduling and
communications with coaches, athletes, parents, and partners. The Head Coach will also support project
management for the proposed Mogul Training centre, and directly manage scheduling and operations of
the centre when it is built.
This role is executed through two separate summer and winter positions with direct payment, reporting
and accountability to two different employers, but with consistent bi-monthly reporting to a small joint
oversight committee comprising:
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CFSA Sport Development Director (CFSA)
Whistler Blackcomb Freestyle Ski Club Coach Liason (WBFSC)
Whistler Sport Legacies VP Sport (WSL)
The Freestyle Head Coach will work on an ongoing basis Monthly Whistler Sport Legacies VP Sport – on
planning and meeting benckmarks for professional development of targeted coaches and program and
skills standards for identified programs.
Skills & Experience
Required Certification
 Trained Comp Dev. Coach CFSA /NCCP
 Certified CFSA/NCCP Air 4B certified coach
 Air Doubles On Tramp and On Snow an asset
Candidate Skills
 Strong Acrobatic Skills
 In-field leadership skills in managing athlete programs/facilities
 Administrative experience with ability to manage schedules and budgets
 Proficient in excel, word and basic social media
 Excellent communicator who can build relationships, resolve conflict and negotiate with others
Compensation
Compensation A – RAMP (CFSA)
 Compensations will be provided for management of ramps and program development (this
includes coordinating ramp maintenance, as it will be provided by WSL. Includes Work Safe for
duration of contract no other benefits) $18,000
Compensation B – Technical Development (CFSA)
 $3,000
Compensation C – WBFSC Head Coach (WBFSC)
 Compensation will be provided for Head Coach Position (dependent upon qualifications
(benefits TDB) range $26 - $29,000
Compensation D – MTC
 The Freestyle Head Coach duties in running the MTC will be determined based on project and
funding approval.
Total 12-month contract range 47k – 50k
Application Information
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Contract Posting will open for applications as of April 10 2015
Contract Posting will close on acceptance of job by suitable applicant
Contract Start Date April 16, 2015
Please apply in writing with resume and cover letter to Meredith Gardner at team@freestyleski.com.
Detailed Task Descriptions by Contract Area
RAMP
Communication & Marketing
 Maintain and schedule user groups into water ramps - possibly utilizing Google
calendar
 Share Water Ramp programming with user interested user group via Email,
Facebook etc.
 Keep updated contacts: clubs, teams
 Maintain contact list for maintenance staff and emergencies
RAMP
User Issues
 Address issues that come up with users promptly i.e. scheduling, billing etc.
 Deal with all user requests and complaints
RAMP
Internal Communication
 Lead on ramp maintenance issues and liaise with WSL operations and
maintenance staff to ensure the site is running safely (maintain maintenance
log)
 Communicate/verify programming and booking to CFSA Rep/WSL Rep
RAMP
Budget
 Control and maintain budget under supervision of CFSA Finance Director
 Provide monthly reports as directed
 Create a season end report and recommendations
TECHNICAL - Training
Ongoing
 Plan and manage training and mentoring of coaches as required
 Communicate/develop facilities and features as needed
TECHNICAL – Communication
Ongoing
 Regular communication with PSO (BC Freestyle) and NSO (CFSA) to ensure
proper understanding and implementation of programming related to athlete
development
WBFSC
Coaching
 Coach a program that allows WBFSC athletes to excel and compete in halfpipe,
slopestyle and moguls disciplines.
 Coach a program where athletes learn the benefits of skiing both freeride and
mogul disciplines.
 Create and maintain on-mountain safety protocol with coaches and athletes.
 Run a fall dry land training program.
 Work with CFSA HPAD Manager and Provincial coaches to develop program
benchmarks and Track athlete development against benchmarks.
 Approximately 60 on hill coaching days, including regular programming,
Development Fridays, and Competitions.
 Be an Ambassador to all things Freestyle, including structuring the future of the
club.
 Attend all Club events and socials, and board meetings.
WBFSC
Administration
 Submit weekly report to Board, which includes daily athlete attendance and
coach attendance.
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Mogul
Training
Centre
- Future
Assist with the creation and presentation of CEP Grant.
Provide mid-season and end of season athlete report card.
Coordinate athlete registration.
Provide weekly member ‘e-blast ’ and calendar of events for website.
Liaise by phone and e-mail with athletes and their families in a prompt and
timely fashion.
Maintain Club equipment inventory.
A Board representative will be the Head Coach Liaison.
Scheduling
 Google Calendars
 Create winter /dryland /offseason programming
 Updated as events/days are cancelled or added
Reporting
 Direct Liaison with pre appointed member of WBFSC Board
Human Resources
 Hire and manage Assistant Coaches that embody the goals and objectives of the
club, with prior approval from the board or its coach committee.
 Coordinate coach passes.
 Coordinate and obtain Criminal Record checks for all coaches.
 Obtain resumes, bio, SIN #, photo copy of driver’s license, and web site photo
from each coach.
On – Hill Work
 Coordinate and participate in on-hill course work as required.
Financial Management
 It is a priority to insure the program does not exceed its budget.
 Recommend assistant coach ratios and rates, which correspond with the
budget.
 Create and submit a Competition Budget/Performance Team Budget
 Assist with setting compensation rates for assistant coaches.
 Help identify any unforeseen costs
High Performance
 Develop and administer a High Performance Development Strategy.
Co-ordinate with User Groups who may utilize club resources
 POL or other entity may require access to club coaches
(Note the Mogul Training Centre is in development)
Scheduling and User Groups
The MTC Manager will be responsible for scheduling all user groups and ensuring they
are in compliance with CFSA insurance requirements. He/she will also manage any user
fees or additional site preparation costs required by these groups.
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WBFSC – Early December to mid April, 2-3 days per week with optional
MTC
Future
additional training and in late April/May.
 WB Freestylerz Program, early December to mid April, 2 days per week with
optional additional training during holiday periods and in late April/May through
the Spring Slayers Program.
 Podium of Life – Early December to end May – approx. 4 days per week.
 Momentum Camps - Late December to late April, selected dates, approx. 35 –
45 days.
 Regional teams such as Vancouver Freestyle Club, Mount Washington – dates
TBC.
 BC Development Team – early December to end of May, select training camps.
 BC Team – early December to end of May, select training camps.
 Other Provincial Teams, late April to end of May select training camps.
 National Teams – select training camps TBC
 Other International teams - select training camps TBC.
- Grooming, Site Preparation and Equipment
 The Manager will be responsible for coordinating grooming and preparation of
the Mogul and Jump site with WB Grooming and Snowmaking services, as per
requirements of the MOU and in compliance with WB’s environmental
guidelines.