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Join Our Team: CanSkate Director Position

The Flamboro Skating Club (FSC) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic CanSkate Director to lead and enhance our Skate Canada-approved programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless progression for skaters into our STARSkate program, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all participants.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Planning:
• Collaborate with the Club Administrator, Board of Directors and Program Director on seasonal planning and execution.
• Develop coaching schedules for CanSkate sessions, ensuring equitable opportunities for all coaches based on availability and program needs.
• Pre-Session Preparation:
• Coordinate the procurement of teaching aids and supplies in consultation with the coaching team.
• Organize skater groupings adhering to Skate Canada ratios, prepare nametags, and other necessary tasks to run the session
• Manage the inventory of Skate Canada badges and ribbons.
• Session Delivery:
• Attend all CanSkate sessions to supervise and ensure smooth operations and that the programming meets the CanSkate Excellence requirements at all times.
• Oversee regular skater assessments, maintain progress records, and input data into Uplifter.
• Organize special theme days and monitor distribution of badges and ribbons, providing updates to parents.
• Conduct parent information sessions during the early weeks of each program session and be the first point of contact for CanSkate parent inquiries.
• Post-Session:
• Ensure report cards are issued to all program skaters at the end of each session.
• Provide feedback and evaluations to Program Assistants twice per season.

Leadership:

• Determine coaching and Program Assistant needs based on registration.
• Deliver Program Assistant training at the start of each season and provide ongoing development and feedback.
• Schedule Program Assistants for sessions and assign specific duties.
• Ensure coaching absences are covered and lead session setup/takedown activities.
• Offer suggestions for program improvements to the Board throughout the season.
• Provide feedback to coaches
• Oversee the organization and planning of CanSkate participants for events such as Ice shows.

Collaboration:

• Provide regular updates to the FSC Board and address parent queries and concerns.
• Identify and recommend skaters for the GroupSTAR Program.
• Prepare monthly coaching team tracking sheets for invoice reconciliation.
• Track Program Assistant hours for credit or volunteer hours and submit reports to the Club Administrator.
• Respond to emails regarding CanSkate programs.
• Work with the Club Administrator and Board to plan and execute club events, including Performance Days and Year-End Shows.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume to the Flamboro Skating Club President at [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in skating instruction and community engagement.