Karate BC is seeking dynamic, motivated, and experienced individuals for the BC Team coaching positions who can facilitate our athlete’s high-performance preparation for the Karate Canada National Championships 2024, and effectively coach the athletes to successful results at this important national junior and senior team selection event.
Positions:
Five BC Team Staff Coach positions are available, depending on team enrolment:
- Age Group Coach 12/13
- Age Group Coach 14/15
- Age Group Coach 16/17
- Age Group Coach 18+
- Kata Coach
Term: February 2024 to August 2024
Duties:
- Available to perform coaching role at Team Trainings and National Championships
- Support & coach BC Team athletes at KC Nationals following Head Coach’s directions
- Oversee & coach BC Team athletes at the Team Selection event
- Attend full BC Team training days and some selected regional training sessions
- Review age group athlete and/or kata athlete YTP forms and provide written feedback
- Strong commitment to the program’s operation and development through appropriate and timely communication with the Team Manager, Head Coach and Assistant Coaches, athletes, parents, and club coaches
Supervision:
Responsible to Karate BC’s Executive Committee through the High-Performance Committee Chair.
Required Qualifications:
- Karate BC member in good standing
- Experience coaching kata and/or kumite at the Karate Canada Nationals, the BC Winter Games, the BC Provincial Championships, or equivalent experience outside of BC within the WKF competitive system
- Experience training high-performance karate athletes
- Achieved a minimum NCCP coaching status of Comp-Dev or Comp-Intro Certified or Trained, or can attain either status prior to the National Championships
- For each Nationals, Karate Canada issues a specific ratio for the number of PSO Comp-Dev & Comp-Intro certified coaches required for a related number of team coaches, therefore the selection process takes this factor into account.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in written form
- Effective administration, organizational and communication skills
- Completed a BC Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, within the last 3 years, and ensure that this check does not expire before KC Nationals
- Can be submitted within this coach application period if not already on file with Karate BC; KBC to reimburse expense, if any
- Optional asset: Strength and Conditioning coaching certification & experience
Honourarium: $225/day plus all travel expenses related to BC Team duties
To Apply:
- Applications are being accepted until midnight January 31, 2024
- Resumes will be accepted via email at hpc@karatebc.org
- Include your Karate BC membership and NCCP numbers
- Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted
