HP Excellence Coach

Location

Halifax, NS | Canada

Job description

Gymnastics Nova Scotia is inviting applications for 3 part-time positions of HP Excellence Coach (one in each of 3 disciplines - MAG, WAG & TG) . These 3 part-time positions will involve work with athletes and member clubs specifically in the area of High Performance coaching.

Each position will be a 1 year contract that requires 4 1/3 hours per week with an annual salary of $7292 per discipline. The breakdown of hours is as follows:

• Minimum of 3 1/3 hours per week of direct practical coaching in specific discipline,
• Additional time is allowed for planning and administration in specific discipline (up to 1 hour) Gymnastics Nova Scotia is able to offer this position through the financial assistance from Sport Nova Scotia's Support 4 Sport Program.

HP Coach Specific Requirements per discipline:

1. Required 3 1/3 hours per week of direct practical coaching hours or equivalent (ie monthly camps, competitions, National training camps, testing)
2. Up to 1 hour per week of additional time is for administration in relation to HP planning and organizing
3.Deliverables include: development, in collaboration with technical committee and GNS, of a discipline specific HP plan (4 year) which would include (but not limited to):

• Refinement and development of physical abilities testing for HP and pre-HP
• Tracking testing, performance and other metrics of identified athletes
• Organize Mental Performance, Nutrition and safe-sport sessions
• Coordinate with appropriate technical chairs for NSPPI review/reporting
• Coordinate annual coach professional development opportunities
• Recommend and coordinate alternate out of province or out of country training/competition opportunities
• Review sport culture and recommend/implement strategies to improve inclusion, health and well-being while fostering success and excellence in the sport

4. Liaise with GNS, SNS and CSIA staff as required
5. Assist club coaches with Ignite applications/schedules
6. Communicate regularly with all GNS clubs within the discipline, be a technical resource for clubs with developmental programs, provide in gym and/or video assistance for HP-identified athletes' coaches in addition to in gym coaching time.
7. Attend GCG related technical meetings
8. Submit monthly reports to and/or attend Board meetings
9. Attend identified competitions: GNS Provincial Championships, Canadian Championships, Easterns, Elite Canada and CWG or travel meets.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of NCCP Comp Dev or Level 3 certification in specific gymnastics discipline
• Standard First Aid Completed
• Knowledge of the International Gymnastics Federation Code of Points and Canadian Competition Models for all ages, levels and disciplines.
• Understanding and acceptance of the principles of the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model.
• HP Coaching experience
• Experience with planning, organizing and administering HP gymnastics
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivation, confidence and positive attitude
• Knowledge of the structure of gymnastics in Nova Scotia and gymnastics in Canada

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and other information by March 12, 2024 to:

Gymnastics Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Rd, 4th Floor
Halifax, NS B3J 1G6
Phone: (902)425-5450, ext. 338
Email: [email protected]

Please be sure to clearly specify what discipline you are applying for.

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