ROLE DESCRIPTION: Snowboard Coach

Location: NWT

Term: February 2025 – March 2026

Report: Executive Director & Head Coach

Position: 3 volunteer coaching roles available

Wage: $1000 honorarium over 12 months 

Job Overview:

The NWT Snowboard Association is seeking three qualified Snowboard Coaches to support the High Performance Team for winter 2025-2026. Coaches will report to the Executive Director and the Head Coach. 

This is a volunteer coaching position, with an honorarium provided to each coach at the end of the season of $1000 (given they complete the duties as assigned).  

We are seeking at least one male and one female coach to fill these roles due to Games rules and regulations around accommodations, however other gender identities will be considered and gladly accepted. 

Position 1: Head Coach 

  • Oversees all individual athletes training and coaching plans, including on and off snow
  • Leads the planning for travel and athlete fundraising efforts 
  • Leads email communication between caregivers and the coaching team 
  • Works collaboratively with the Executive Director and other coaches to ensure athletes are supported and coaching staff has the same vision, approach and plan for the season  

Position 2: Assistant Coach, team management 

  • Point person for team communication during team travel, including coaches, caregivers, and athletes 
  • Main liaison between Games officials and coaching staff during the Games
  • Someone organized with excellent communication skills and knowledge of phone apps that utilize group conversations 
  • Someone who can maintain confidentiality and who can prioritize the relaying of information to the coaching team and athletes as needed 

Position 3: Assistant Coach, gear specialist 

  • Point person for athletes gear maintenance during travel, training, and at the Games 
  • Seeking someone with snowboard gear and wax technology knowledge, equipment, and skill set (or willing to learn) 

General Duties:

  • MUST be available for the following dates:
    • Territorials – Fort Smith, March 1-2, 2025
    • 3-5 day team training camp – The Gathering @ Sunshine, May 2025
    • Tentative 3 day team training camp – December 2025
    • Arctic Winter Games – Whitehorse, YK, March 2026
  • Support and attend the Trials competition and help create criteria for team selection 
  • Work with the coaches to develop an on and off snow training plan for each athlete 
  • Attend and coach at a team training camp prior to the Games 
  • Attend and coach at AWG 2026 
  • Support athletes at home club for weekly training sessions leading up to the Games
  • Be available for bi-weekly coaches meeting from December 2025-March 2026 

Qualifications Needed:

  • Intermediate to advanced snowboarding skills 
  • Instructing or coaching experience as asset 
  • CSCP Comp Intro Course an asset 
    • NWT Snowboard will support a qualified candidate in registering for this course should they have all other necessary qualifications
  • Experience working with youth aged 11-16 years old 
  • CASI Level 1+ an asset 
  • Must have lived in the NWT for at least 6-months prior to the Games 
  • Must be 18+ years old as of December 2025

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and interest no later than Thursday January 30, 2025. 

*PLEASE STATE YOUR TOP 2 INTERESTED POSITIONS IN YOUR APPLICATION.*

Selection will be made by early-February and the start date for the role will commence in February 2025 through to March 2026.