Figure skating coach – TSK Figure Skating

TSK – figure skating is looking for a figure skating coach from August / September 2023. The club is situated in Trondheim and has 39 active skaters as well as more than a hundred kids at skating school. 

The season starts in week 32-34 when 3 ice rinks are started up after the summer break. This allows for around 20 hours on ice per week dedicated to figure skating.  From the start of May, one ice rink is available until week 26. 

Each year we end the season with a one-week summer camp. In addition, we have camps during the autumn and winter school breaks, when we often invite coaches from outside to work with our team. 

We are looking for a coach (80% position) that will work together with 2 other coaches and the junior coaches in our club. 

In addition, the coach can give private lessons during daytime and create programs for the competition skaters, both of which are paid on individual basis.  

The main tasks are as follows: 

• Coaching on ordinary training for the competition groups, both ice and off ice 
• Planning of season schedule together with the rest of the team/board 

We are looking for a coach who: 

• Has experience and formal training as a figure skating coach. We want a coach who has the competency to train skaters of all levels and in groups. 
• Planning of training sessions both on and off ice 
• Has great communication skills 
• Has excellent teamwork skills. 
• Is engaged, outgoing, motivated, and seeking development. 
• Is fluent in English oral and written. Oral skills in a Scandinavian language are preferred but not a requirement. 
• Has experience in choreography and making programs. 
• Has the flexibility to go with skaters on competitions outside Trondheim. 
• Has experience of working with children of all ages and levels. 

Tasks: 

• Coaching on and off ice. 
• Planning of training sessions and coordinating groups and skaters together with the other coaches in the club 
• Preparing of skaters for competitions 
• Program development and adjustments 
• Participating in the club's event 
• Coach skaters at competitions 
• Cooperate with the board 

TSK figure skating is a club for skaters on all levels. It is therefore important to see the needs for every skater and show equal commitment, following the Children's sports rules in Norway. Being updated on the ISU regulations and determined to keep the skater’s injury free. We expect our coaches to adhere to the ethical guidelines of the Norwegian Skating Federation https://www.skoyteforbundet.no/lover-og-regler/artikler/etiske-retningslinjer-og-varslingsrutiner-norges-skoyteforbund/. 

We can offer you the chance to work in a good environment with motivated and dedicated skaters. We believe the daily work together with the rest of our coaching team as well as our holiday camps, competitions, and national gatherings will be an excellent opportunity for you to develop your coaching skills further. Work during weekends must be anticipated as the majority of available ice time and competitions take place on weekends. 

Submit your application together with your CV to kunstlop@tskskoyter.no.