Instructor Opportunity: Adult Learn to Curl 2018-19
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Building on the success of our program in 2017-18, Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club is seeking applications for the contract term positions of Adult Learn to Curl Program Co-Ordinator (1), and Adult Learn to Curl Instructors (up to 8) on Sundays beginning in October, 2018. Interested parties – please forward your contact information, and a brief description of how you can contribute your talents to our program to AMCC Past President Loyd Olson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Application deadline: September 15, 2018.
Instructor duties:
- Deliver training curriculum to an assigned group of participants on a weekly basis, for the duration of a 16-week program. (half-season opportunities also available)
- Assist the Program Co-ordinator in organization and delivery of two participant social events.
- Time commitment: 2 hours on-ice time + 0.5 hour off-ice prep per week.
Additional paid opportunities to introduce new curlers to the sport may be available during occasional daytime and weekend events.
Instructor Qualifications:
- Age 18+
- Enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing personality
- Basic knowledge of curling game format, skills and strategy
- Ability to follow and deliver the training curriculum provided through the Program Co-ordinator
- Experience with stick curling may be an asset
Co-ordinator duties:
- Act as a “head instructor” by relaying the program curriculum to other instructors and overseeing program sessions each week.
- Act as a central point of contact for instructors and participants of the AMCC Adult Learn to Curl Program.
- Ensure that sufficient instructors are present to deliver training on a weekly basis.
- Produce weekly social media posts for AMCC Twitter and Facebook feeds.
- Liaise with Club Manager and Ice Crew to work through any ice quality and scheduling issues that may arise.
- Produce draw / schedule for “play a game” portion of the program.
- Organize two participant social events (with assistance from Club catering staff and volunteers).
- Procure prizes for season wind-up (with funds supplied by AMCC).
- Time commitment: 2 hours on-ice time + 2 hour off-ice prep per week
Co-ordinator Qualifications:
Minimum:
- Age 18+
- Enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing personality
- Basic knowledge of curling game format, skills and strategy
- Organizational skills
- Oral, written and online communication skills – including the ability to follow and deliver a published training curriculum
Ideal applicant will have:
- Club Coach certification or
- Other coaching or teaching experience and
- Stick curling experience may be an asset (dependent on interests of attendees)
