SkiSparks Coach

Impact

• Spark joy and confidence about cross-country skiing and lifelong health.
• Coaches are the key ingredient to getting families who are new to skiing outside and on skis.

Goals and Responsibilities 

• See the potential in every child and encourage growth.
• Follow the weekly MyXC Curriculum.
• Lead groups of skiers through weekly curriculum activities and games.
• Check skier equipment to make sure skiing with appropriate equipment. Communicate with the equipment manager, club leader and/or parent if changes need to be made.
• Complete skier assessment card at the end of the season and recommend next year’s level for each skier in group.

Going Above and Beyond

• Recruit more adults and teenagers to coach.

Qualifications

• Ability to attend weekly club meetings.
• Knowledge and skills on skis slightly more than the kids you are coaching.
• Ability to connect with kids, play games and laugh.
• Embraces winter and can encourage kids to have fun with the season.

Time Commitment

• 6-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each.

Requirements and Training

• Complete Volunteer Sign-Up and pass background check
• MyXC Abuse Prevention Training (online, part of volunteer sign-up)
• MyXC Coach Training is encouraged (in person and/or online)
• HeadsUp Concussion Training - every three years (online)