SDP Volunteer
Positions

Bunnyrabbit & Jackrabbit Program:

In recognition of the tremendous amount of work needed to run the Strathcona Nordic Ski Club (SNSC) programs, each Bunnyrabbit & Jackrabbit family is asked to volunteer time throughout the season. Volunteers can contact the SDP program coordinator to sign-up. See below for more detail on specific positions.

The Skill Development Program (SDP) relies heavily on people power – the effort, enthusiasm and commitment of the parent and guardian volunteers is what ultimately determines the success of the program. In order to ensure that we can continue to provide a high quality program for our children and youth, SNSC has developed a volunteer policy which requires one adult member of each family contribute six hours of volunteer time to a program or event.

Below is a list of some of the volunteer positions you can sign up for. The SDP Coordinator will also reach out to families throughout the season with volunteer requests for other events. Please do your part by being actively involved.

Thank you in advance for volunteering your time!

SDP Coordinator/
Program Chair

Time Frame: September to March
Time Commitment: 3-4 hrs/wk
Number of positions: 1

• Be the main point of contact for coaches, parents, volunteers, and board of directors for matters related to the Skills Development Program (Bunnyrabbits & Jackrabbits).

• During fall season, contact previous year’s coaches to determine coach availability for the upcoming season.

• Organize class lists based on registration information and evaluation information from previous season.

• Sort registrants based on information provided from evaluation and registration databases (Note: the cap for each day will be dependent on the number of coaches available, with a maximum 1:8 ratio).

• Provide the group lists to the coaches prior to the start of the season.

• Order materials from CCBC based on numbers provided by the Materials Organizer.

• Encourage volunteerism and timely email/phone communication with participant families.

• Determine equipment purchases needed for the program.

• Encourage coaches to take further training courses.

• Encourage Bunnyrabbit & Jackrabbit participation in club events: Rabbit Celebration, Coast Cup, Loppet, etc,.

• Help to ensure consistent evaluation of skills among groups.

• Promote races and social activities (picnic, night ski, races, etc).

• Attend the AGM/Ski Swap, the pre-season meetings, and Board of Director meetings.

• Cancel classes when the conditions are unsuitable or considered unsafe.

• Ensure evaluation information from coaches is submitted by coaches for all skiers.

• Recruit successor.

Weekly Session Organizers

Time Frame: January to March
Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/wk
Number of positions: 2 (1 for Saturday & 1 for Sunday)

• Be at the lodge by 9:40am on their designated day.

• Set up signs outside the lodge for Bunnyrabbit & Jackrabbit groups.

• Bring bin of coaching aids (i.e. balls, ropes, hoops, etc.) from supplies storage room to the upper floor so coaches can access them.

• Display group lists on the white board and easel at the lodge entrance for the first few weeks.

• Have group lists available and assist families in finding their correct group/coach.

• Gather feedback from coaches about group changes and provide feedback to the SDP Coordinator.

• Gather feedback from families about SDP Program and provide feedback to the SDP Coordinator.

• Provide coaches with CCBC swag and materials for their groups.

• Take down signs at the end of the sessions and return them and coaching aids bin to the storage room.

• Assist with sprint races.

• Assist with year-end celebration.

Coaches & Assistant Coaches & sUBSTITUTE COACHES

Time Frame: January to March
Time Commitment: 3 hrs/wk
Number of positions: 12 - 18 for both Saturday & Sunday

• Email parents, provide new season information, verify student info: name, spelling, phone number, check if there are any food allergies or medical conditions, etc. If they are new members, review first day routine, Mt. Washington Resort protocols, the meeting place for the class (by the appropriate sign for each Rabbit Level).

• Remind parents about a variety of program information, which can be accessed on the club website or in posters (ski equipment and clothing guide, wax guide, parents’ role in SNSC Rabbit program).

• Recommend group changes for skiers and communicate changes to Weekly Session Organizer & SDP Coordinator

• Plan lessons and coach a group of up to eight skiers according to CCC Community Coaching manual.

• Continue to develop and improve coaching skills through attendance at “Coaching Refresher” days lead by the Head Coach.

• Coordinate with other groups and coaches to share games, races, social events, etc.

• Items to consider carrying with you: cell phone, name tags, extra clothes (mittens, socks, hats), grip wax, rewards (bribes) – stickers and food, disposable hand warmers, space blanket and bandages.

• Regular phone or email contact with parents – class cancellations, skiing location reminders if someone will be late, event reminders, etc.

• Organize parent helpers for scheduled tasks: snacks, signs, equipment, etc.

• Arrive 15 minutes before the start of class and begin class on time at 10am.

• At the start of the class, let parents know where you will be skiing and remind them to meet their child at the group sign at noon.

• Evaluate students’ progress (skill level, distance and speed) objectively and according to the evaluation criteria set out by CCC.

• Sort out class stickers and provide booklets to skiers for review of skills completed.

• Promote races & social activities (Coast Cup, year-end tourney, etc.).

• Recommend older Jackrabbits for Devos and Racing Teams.

• Actively mentor new coaches into the program.

• Be positive and have fun!

• Substitute Coaches are required on an “as needed” basis.