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Title: ATTN All coaches and steers! Post by: mandachan on January 29, 2012, 04:16:24 PM Dragonzone is hiring coaches and steerspeople for the Paddlete Program, a new youth outreach program for 2012. We perform presentations and give talks to invite schools and community centers in the Lower Mainland to come to Dragonzone to try out the sport.
As the program grows bigger we will need more staff to give these young paddlers the time of their lives. Please see below for a job description, and email me if this interests you. Thanks everyone! Have a great day. Amanda [email protected] (http://[email protected]) Paddlete Program – Dragonboat Coach Position Summary Dragonzone is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, intuitive individual with a demonstrated passion for paddling, to fill the position of Paddlete Program Dragonboat Coach. This person will be responsible for instructing and motivating first-time paddlers both on and off the water, such as teaching foundation skills (putting on a PFD, getting in the boat, and basic paddling technique) to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our participants. The coach will be on the boat with the crew at all times during each session. Coaches will be trained through the Dragonzone Coaching Course. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Ensuring all participants have signed their waivers • Giving an enthusiastic speech at the beginning of the first session to get participants excited • Sizing appropriate PFDs and paddles for participants • Giving an off-water safety talk & on-land capsize drill • Teaching the parts of the boat, the paddle, and functional calls • How to load/unload a dragonboat • Introduction of the dragonboat stroke & basic technique • Teaching dragonboat in a way novice paddlers will understand and appreciate • Providing short exercise pieces of up to 2 minutes • Giving team building exercises such as games, stretches, and drills • Teaching Power 10 pieces, Starts, Finishes, and other strategy calls • Leading a 200m skeleton (practice) race at the end of the 2 sessions • Maintaining a friendly, approachable demeanor and representing Dragonzone at its finest • Ensuring the safety of the crew in the event of capsize Required skills & Attributes: • Experience in both individual and team settings • Responsible, being able to work without a supervisor and in a lead role • Taking initiative, especially in a large group of people (up to 24) • Excellent punctuality, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Ability to engage young participants in an appropriate and enjoyable manner • Being comfortable speaking to an audience at the front of the boat and directing the steers Qualifications and Experience: • Must have First Aid & CPR (level A or greater); AED certification is an asset • NCCP A or higher is a definite asset • Preferably 2 or more years of experience in paddlesports • Familiarity with Dragonzone and its policies is an asset • Experience mentoring, inspiring, and motivating groups of people in a sport environment • Proficiency in program design and implementation; being able to use 90 minutes efficiently • Being able to steer a dragonboat is an asset Additional Information: • Compensation starts at $40/session for one-time groups, and $50 per session for ongoing teams. • Compensation is per-session; staff members are paid every 2 weeks via invoice. • Hired staff members do not have to go through the application and interview process for subsequent series of sessions. Paddlete Program – Dragonboat Steersperson Position Summary Dragonzone is seeking an experienced, responsible, and intuitive individual to fill the position of Paddlete Program Dragonboat Steersperson. This person will be responsible ensuring the safety of participants by adhering to water traffic rules, choosing the best possible path at all times, and assisting the coach in the case of an emergency. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Assisting the Dragonboat Coach in the instruction and execution of a dragonboat program • Sizing PFDs and paddles for participants • Steering a Swift dragonboat (10 people), a Gemini or BUK (20 people) or a 6-16 (24 people) in False Creek and adhering to all rules of traffic • Keeping participants safe in the event of a capsize Required skills & Attributes: • Experience in both individual and team settings • Taking initiative, especially in a large group of people (up to 24) especially during a capsize • Being responsible for all collisions, capsizes, and near-misses during a session • Ability to engage participants in an appropriate and enjoyable manner • Being able to take control of a situation in the event of an emergency Qualifications and Experience: • Must have First Aid & CPR (level A or greater) • Must be certified to steer at major festivals • Preferably 2 or more years of experience steering all makes and models of dragonboat • Coaching experience is an asset Additional Information: • Compensation starts at $25/session for one-time groups, and $30 per session for ongoing teams. • Each session lasts anywhere from 1-2 hours, including warm-up and take-down, depending on the skill and age of the group. • Compensation is per-session; staff members are paid every 2 weeks via invoice. • Hired staff members do not have to go through the application and interview process for subsequent series of sessions. |