Assistant Ski Coach (Ski Cross)

If you know anyone interested in making a move to Calgary for a great assistant ski coaching job at Nakiska, with potential for upward mobility, please share: Nakiska Alpine Ski Association: 2025-26 Season Assistant Coach with the Ski Cross Group (no SX knowledge required) The Evolve Ski Cross Club (“Evolve”) is a member club of the Nakiska Alpine Ski Association (“NASA”) located in Calgary, AB. NASA consists of 6 independent ski clubs comprising 330+ athletes and 40+coaches. Work in conjunction with the other NASA member clubs. In the last 3 years, Evolve has put 8 athletes on the Canada Ski Cross Next Gen team with Alpine Canada Alpin. Evolve is committed to delivering an annual athletic program with 100+ dryland days and 110+ days on snow, to Canada’s next generation of Ski Cross athletes so they can attain their maximum, individual athletic potential. Evolve athletes are 3rd year FIS athletes or older and have generally finished 2 full years of FIS-level alpine racing before moving to the ski cross pathway. Not all athletes come to Evolve with past ski cross experience. Evolve is seeking an Assistant Coach for the 2025-26 season. Reporting to the Evolve Head Coach (HC), the Evolve Assistant Coach plays a key role in developing our young talent and providing our Evolve team with athletes possessing solid technical base, tactical knowledge, work ethic, passion, and a desire to succeed. Experience racing or coaching ski cross is considered an asset; however, is NOT required for a candidate with alpine coaching experience. Responsibilities • Work with HC in designing daily goals for training sessions based on the focus of each block of training. • From time to time, work with the NASA FIS Alpine head coach when both the alpine and ski cross teams are working together. • Provide a safe and challenging on-snow training environment appropriate for athletic development. • Deliver dryland training program as outlined by Head Coach and Strength and Conditioning coach. • Course setting, video analysis and timing set-up. • Take ownership of the athletes’ development. • Submit expenses to HC in a concise, complete, and timely manner. • Keep up to date training statistics, attendance records and complete report cards for all athletes. • Ensure all athletes abide by the NASA Code of Conduct. • As needed, assist in the expense reporting post competition or training camps. • As needed, assist in the planning and organizing of training camps and/or competitions. • As needed, assist in the preparation of athlete’s skis prior to and during competitions. • Ability to travel abroad for camps and races and drive team van to training and competition venues as needed. • Work with NASA Transportation Safety Officer (TSO) to ensure all Evolve vehicles are operating in compliance with the NASA Driver Safety and Vehicle Maintenance Program. • Ensure all Evolve issued equipment is maintained and operational throughout the season. • Understand the full NASA program and its structure. Actively promote the Club to internal and external parties. Qualifications • 3+ years’ general ski coaching experience or 2+ years’ experience coaching at U16 or higher. • ACA Ski Cross – Trained or willing to obtain. Development Level Certified in alpine an asset. • Personal high-level competition experience in Alpine or Ski Cross racing an asset. • Knowledge of tuning and preparing skis for competition or willing to obtain. • Valid Alberta class 4 driver’s license or willing to obtain. • Experience working effectively with parents, athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders. • Good technical and tactical knowledge of the LTAD plan. • The successful candidate will need to live in Calgary. If you are interested, please email your resume with a cover note to Ian Fulton at: athleticdirector@skinasa.org Please also include “Evolve Assistant Coach” on the subject line. [[https://www.skinasa.org/](https://www.skinasa.org/...)]([https://www.skinasa.org/](https://www.skinasa.org/...)) [[https://www.skinasa.org/evolve-ski-cross](https://www.skinasa.org/evolve-ski-cross...)]([https://www.skinasa.org/evolve-ski-cross](https://www.skinasa.org/evolve-ski-cross...))

3+ years ski coaching (or 2+ at U16+), ACA Ski Cross trained or willing, class 4 licence, must live in Calgary