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Position Type: Independent Contractor
Reporting to: Technical Director

Role: The STAR Support Coach is responsible for the provision of large or small group instruction or 1:1 lessons as assigned for STAR skaters as assigned by the Technical Director.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver and execute lessons, as assigned by the Technical Director, according to Skate Canada’s STAR 1-5 curriculum and Skate Ontario’s STAR 1-5 Excellence Standards, paying particular attention to the movement criteria (>95% movement) as per Skate Canada Standards and Skate Ontario’s STAR 1-5 Excellence Program

• Provide instruction on skating skills and technique in all disciplines, especially Skills, Dance, and FreeSkate Elements

• Lead warm up and cool down as scheduled

• Communicate any skater challenges, or concerns with the Technical Director

• Communicate skater assessment readiness with the Technical Director

• Complete STAR 1-5 assessments if required, and, as part of skater comments provide appropriate feedback within the assessment report

• Attend STAR 1-5 Excellence Webinar provided by Skate Ontario (free)

• Keep up to date with STAR 1-5 Excellence delivery standards and meet these criteria while providing lessons

• Attend monthly coaches meetings as scheduled 

• Collaborate in a positive manner with all skaters, coaches, parents, and board members to ensure that a skater first approach to development is being met in accordance with our Strategic Plan.

Expectations:

• Regularly available for a minimum of 1 day/week to deliver consistent and progressively developing programming to skaters throughout the seasons.

  • Guelph Skating Club has programs running 7 days a week. 

• Communicate any skater, parent, coach comments or concerns to the Technical Director

Applicants are requested to submit the following documents via email to [email protected]:

• Resume

• Cover letter outlining coaching philosophy

• NCCP transcript

• Proof of Skate Canada Coach-in-Good-Standing status