Snow School Coach Mhrc (Milton Heights Racing Club)

Department: Recreation Programs

Type of Contract: Contract, Seasonal

Work Location: Milton, ON L9E 0C6

CH Site: Glen Eden

Posting Start Date: August 19, 2024

Posting End Date: December 19, 2024

Your Opportunity

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Support program delivery/monitoring of MHRC and Glen Eden Snow School Programs
• Collaborate with the cohort coaching team to develop and execute training plans with a strong focus on FUNdamentalsTM and Return to Sport Guidelines ensuring safe training and race environments for athletes
• Provide challenging on-snow skill development and training environment
• Flexible and innovative in utilizing available terrain and park elements, taking advantage of offsite training opportunities
• Support delivery of the dryland training program
• Ownership of the athlete development, providing mid-season and end of season evaluations
• Support on-snow training and race related tasks (i.e., lane preparation, course setting and maintenance, tear-down and lane clean-up), video analysis and timing system set-up/clean-up
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational throughout the season
• Ensure athletes abide by the AOA & MHRC Codes of Conduct
• Responsible for record keeping and reporting on attendance, ability levels, and incidents as required
• Attend all required staff training sessions both on and off hill
• Adhere to all Safe Sport and Head Start policies/protocols, modelling positive behaviours to ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment is maintained for all MHRC athletes at all times
• Work in accordance with the Conservation Halton's Safety Policies & Procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other related manuals.
• Other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications

• You are:
  • passionate about skiing, ski racing and bringing out the best in the athletes
  • a positive role model, team player, collaborative, and engage openly with all members of the coaching team and race administration sharing best practices and helping to develop and maintain a supportive coaching team culture
  • an effective communicator with MHRC Board members, parents, and athletes, and use a high level of diplomacy
  • skill development oriented, professional, motivated, and dedicated
• Minimum Alpine Canada Coach - Entry Level (ACA EL) trained prior to first day on snow;
  • CSIA Certification an asset
  • DL Training/Certification an asset
• Previous general ski coaching experience at U8/10/12 for enrollment in CIT program for the 2023/2024 season
• Previous ski racing experience is an asset
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the ACA LTD plan
• Candidate must provide appropriate Alpine Ski Race equipment, suitable for coaching & demonstrating including Skis, Poles, Helmet & Black Pants *Uniform jacket will be provided for the season
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand, and walk for long periods of time
• Successful candidates will be required to complete Risk Management Education training provided by Conservation Halton
• Successful candidate will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSS), to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted (if over 18 years old). *Cost covered by Conservation Halton up to $30.00.
• A valid Ontario Drivers Licence is required for competitive stream coaches to travel to various race locations.

Your Reward

• Starting at ​$17.51​​ per hour based on experience and qualifications
• Part time hours available (up to 15 hours weekly); hours may vary depending on availability
• The position's expected start date is November 1, 2024
• You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
• You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
• You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees
• Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
• Season passes for Glen Eden
• Discounts on Conservation Halton/Glen Eden services, food and merchandis

Our Core Values

Diversity and Inclusion - We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.

Learning and Innovation - We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.

Person-Centered Service - We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.

Collaboration - We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.

Sustainability - We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.

Integrity - We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.

Resilience - We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.

To Apply

Please visit the link to apply online and have your resume ready to complete your application: Click to apply

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conservation Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. To discuss accommodations, please contact hr@hrca.on.ca.

Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information provided through the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 18 (1), as amended, for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment and volunteer positions with Conservation Halton. Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Questions about the collection of information can be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, Office of the President & CEO, 2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington, Ontario, L7P 0G3, 905-336-1158 ext. 2236, admin@hrca.on.ca.