Program Assistants
Our 2015-2016 program assistants
ROLE OF THE PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Program assistants are an important component to the CanSkate program. They assist the Skate Canada coach on the delivery of the program. Some of their responsibilities include:
- Managing groups
- Effectively demonstrating skills and progressions
- Reinforcing learned skills (follow-up on coach instruction) by repeating demonstrations and explanation
- Leading warm-ups and cool-downs
- Leading circuits, drill, group activities
- Maintaining continuous interaction with the assigned CanSkate group on the ice.
Program Assistant - Minimum requirements
Candidates must demonstrate:
- A helping nature
- Patience with children
- An ability to communicate ideas clearly
- Ability to lead activities in a creative and enthusiastic manner
Other considerations:
- Be a minimum of 12 years of age
- Passed the complete Preliminary Free Skating Test
- Must have completed 2 full years with the club.