Cross Country Ski Youth Program Coordinator

The Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club is seeking a qualified individual who will be responsible for the operation and supervision of the kids and youth programming (4 to 12 years old) for the winter season 23/24.

Contract Dates: Full-time - November 2023 to end of March 2024 (start and end dates subject to change). Hours will be available in September/October 2023 and April 2024 paid per hour.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of children in the program.
• Planning and early season preparation for the program.
• Recruiting program leaders and helpers.
• Promoting training for new leaders/helpers and attending the training (provided by Cross Country Yukon).
• Coordinating early season training for leaders/helpers (games clinic, ski lesson for leaders and helpers, etc.)
• Supporting group leaders with lesson planning resources and equipment set up.
• Working cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and participants.
• Actively participating in all program sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Coordinating rental equipment for program participants.
• Serving as the point person within the groups during activities.
• Maintaining accurate program documentation (lesson plans, group lists, communications to participants, etc.)
• Establishing new program activities and expanding the program within the Whitehorse community.
• Coordinating special activities and end of season events for the program participants.
• Promoting trail etiquette, rules, safety, and teaching participants to remain safe when skiing on their own.
• Completing a season-end report for the program.

Requirements

• XC ski instructor certification (NCCP and/or CANSI).
• Safe Sport training (Coaching Association of Canada).
• Standard First Aid and CPR (provided if needed).
• Provide an E-PIC and vulnerable sector check (from the RCMP).
• Experience working with and instructing varying ages and ability levels.
• Previous experience working in cross-country skiing instruction and/or program coordination.
• Good leadership, communication, organizational and team work skills.
• Be physically able to lead ski programs multiple days a week.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control.
• Language: English (French will be a plus).