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Karate BC

Sport Governing Body for Karate in British Columbia

Job Posting: Karate BC Team Kumite Coach Position

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Posting Date: April 10, 2023 | Closing Date: April 18, 2023

Karate BC is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced individual for a BC Team Kumite Coach position who can facilitate our athletes high-performance preparation for the 2023 Karate Canada National Championships, and effectively coach the athletes to successful results at this important national junior and senior team selection event.

Position:

One BC Team Kumite Coach position is available, depending on team enrollment:

  • Age Group Coach 12/13,
  • Age Group Coach 14/15,
  • Age Group Coach 16/17, or
  • Age Group Coach 18+

Term: April 2023 to August 2023

Duties:

  1. Available to perform coaching role at Team Trainings and National Championships.
  2. Support & coach BC Team athletes at KC Nationals following Head Coach’s directions.
  3. Oversee & coach BC Team athletes at the Team Selection event.
  4. Attend full BC Team training days and some selected regional training sessions.
  5. Review age group kumite athlete YTP forms and provide written feedback.
  6. 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:

  1. Karate BC member in good standing.
  2. Experience coaching kumite athletes at the Karate Canada Nationals, the BC Winter Games, the BC Provincial Championships, or equivalent experience outside of BC within the WKF competitive system.
  3. Experience training high-performance karate athletes.
  4. 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.
  5. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
  6. Effective administration, organizational and communication skills.
  7. 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.
  8. Optional asset: Strength and Conditioning coaching certification & experience Honorarium: $150/day plus all travel expenses related to BC Team duties.

To Apply:

  • Applications are being accepted until April 18, 2023.
  • 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.

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