by CCNS Staff, Oct 17, 2024

Hiring P/T Coordinator

Cross Country Nova Scotia is looking for a School Ski Program Coordinator to manage a fleet of youth ski equipment that is available for rent by schools, youth group leaders, and cross-country ski clubs. Our fleet is stored at The Links at Brunello, in Timberlea, Nova Scotia. Most of the work required for this position will be at The Links at Brunello. Learn more about our Group Rental Program.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of organizing the equipment for rental reservations. The Coordinator will be expected to work effectively with multiple stakeholders including staff and management at The Links at Brunello, CCNS administration, CCNS board members, equipment rental groups, and cross-country ski club volunteers.

Hours:

• Approximately 25 hours/month, Jan-Mar, as necessary
• Hourly wage of $20-$27/hour, depending on experience and training
• The successful candidate will be employed on a necessary basis, in the event the current program coordinator, is not available

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance and repair of the CCNS fleet of skis (repairing damaged equipment, waxing at end of season, scraping at beginning of season, maintain inventory of any equipment that needs to be replaced)
• Communicate with teachers/community organization leaders to specify what equipment they need, prepare equipment for pick-up, offer instruction if requested, deliver equipment if requested, offer suggestions for learn to ski sessions to teachers, coordinate management of equipment with The Links at Brunello staff (i.e. ensuring equipment is properly maintained).

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Valid driver’s license
• Criminal background check & child abuse registry
• NCCP community coach or higher (or to be completed within year of starting)
• NCCP rule of 2 training completed
• NCCP safe sport training module completed 
• NCCP making ethical decisions training
• Register for a Nordiq Canada Coaching license (to be completed when starting) 

Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge and experience maintaining and repairing ski equipment
• Experience providing beginner ski instruction to children and adults
• Ability to communicate clearly (spoken+ written) with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to communicate and problem solve with a range of stakeholders

Why you’ll love working here:

• A positive sports-minded culture with a focus on helping people enjoy cross-country skiing and the outdoors.
• Knowing you helped busy teachers source equipment, knowing that hundreds of students had fun in the snow and enjoyed the outdoors.
• Ability to work remotely for administration components. You will work on-site at The Links at Brunello when organizing equipment for rental groups.
• Being a part of a team and contributing to the health and wellness of youth through sport.

About Cross Country Nova Scotia

As a provincial sport organization and not-for-profit governing body, we are dedicated to advancing the sport of cross-country skiing and its athletes – from multiple generations of families enjoying ski events together, new Canadians trying our sport for the first time, to provincial team athletes competing nationally. We deliver leadership and programs that encourage fun, fitness, and healthy lifestyles for all Nova Scotians.

Apply:

Email your cover letter and resume to ccns@sportnovascotia.ca, by 11:59 p.m. on Oct 28, 2024. Include “Application for School Ski” in the subject line.

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