Assistant Coach, Skeleton and Luge

Whistler Sliding Centre is a world-class bobsleigh, skeleton and luge facility located above Whistler Village on the side of Blackcomb Mountain. True to its mission to grow sport, the venue is not only used for training and competition by athletes from beginner to world class level, but it is also the only place in Canada where public can try bobsleigh and skeleton to slide like an Olympian with no experience required.

Assistant Coach, Skeleton and Luge assists and coordinates recruitment for the development and provincial programs for Whistler Sport Legacies (WSL) at the Whistler Sliding Centre (WSC).  Reports to the Manager, Sport to coordinate sport program delivery.  Primary program focus is delivery of provincial, and national objectives as determined by WSL and other sport stakeholders.

Casual seasonal role requires flexibility to assist the team with other activities or initiatives, including availability to work evenings and weekends as required.

$23.00 - $27.00 / hour dependent on experience

Start and end dates are estimated for the upcoming winter season:  
November 7, 2025 to March 17, 2026

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Responsibilities

• Provide sport specific coaching expertise to all affiliated groups and coaches
• Work with the Head Coach/Manager, Sport to manage the training of sliding athletes as required to meet program targets
• Assist in the delivery of skeleton and luge sport programs
• Deliver effective training for beginner/novice skeleton and luge athletes under the guidance of the Head Coach/Manager, Sport
• Monitor and review athlete performance, and coordinate the provision of feedback to athletes for improvement
• Provide logistic and technical support, as well as athlete mentoring
• Ensure the welfare of the athletes is maintained by making sure they are aware of available support structures, and encourage a harmonious team environment by liaising with all members and support staff
• Understanding that:
  • WSL has the ability to contract Sport Coaches to other stakeholders without additional remuneration
  • Sport Coaches are not at liberty to personally sub-contract their services to any stakeholder without prior permission
• Identify, prepare and ensure safety of equipment and training sites
• Assist with athlete recruitment, retention and development for sliding sport programs in conjunction with the WSC Sport Department
• Support the delivery of WSC program initiatives, WSL multi-sport programming, and new sport business initiatives
• Proactively continue to evolve Sliding Sport programs in the Sea to Sky Corridor in conjunction with WSC, WSL and other regional sport partners
• Ensure effective communication with parents, guests, athletes, coaches, and officials
• Ensure the effective information flow between the WSC Sport Department, WSC staff, WSC leadership team, other WSL departments, venues, colleagues, volunteers, and contractors
• Assist the team with other duties as assigned or required

Leadership and Culture

• Champion and adhere to all WSL corporate policies, procedures, and contribute to the development of WSC policies and procedures
• Carry out Whistler Sport Legacies’ customer service philosophy AIM:  All Interactions Matter
• Foster a strong culture of health and safety; work with Human Resources and Safety to ensure that all WorkSafe BC and BC Safety Authority requirements are being met
• Positive representative of WSL, both internally and externally
• Take personal accountability and responsibility for actions; take initiative to find creative solutions to problems or issues
• Lead by modeling WSL values
• Assist colleagues with other duties as assigned or required
• Resolve conflicts effectively and efficiently

Education/Experience

• Experience in sport coaching and participation in a sliding sport required
• In-training coaching certification status required
• Technical understanding of skeleton and luge sports required
• Proven management, supervisory and leadership experience required
• Satisfactory vulnerable sector check is mandatory prior to commencement of employment
• Knowledge of sport development required
• Demonstrated ability to work with developmental athletes
• Knowledge of the Long Term Athlete Development Model an asset
• Technical experience in sled building, preparation and maintenance an asset
• Knowledge of the IF structure, requirements, and rules preferred
• Experience and established relationships with BCS, BCBSA and IBSF an asset
• Readiness to travel and work domestically/internationally, including outside normal schedule
• Class 4 Driver’s License or Class 4 Unrestricted Driver’s License an asset

Skills

• Proven leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to:
  • communicate effectively: written and verbal
  • fit in with, interact, and form effective working relationships with various groups and stakeholders, including the public, athletes, parents, officials, coaches, co-workers, the general public, volunteers, sport groups, and organizations
  • work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • manage crises in a calm and orderly manner and to exercise sound judgement, observe confidentiality, use discretion, and initiative
  • foster trust and respect from the athletes in both sporting and personal aspects of their lives
  • assess and manage risk as it relates to athlete skill, athlete fitness, equipment, track difficulty and track conditions
  • express the needs of sport to all stakeholders is essential
• Possess critical thinking and reflective thinking skills
• Take personal accountability and responsibility for actions; take initiative to find creative solutions to problems or issues
• Flexible and adaptable to work efficiently in variety of settings
• Willingness to assist other team members (perhaps outside the department) as needed and requested
• Passion for exceptional customer service is essential
• Self-directed entrepreneurial spirit is essential

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Languages

• Fluency in English required
• Fluency in French an asset