January 4, 2009 – The search has begun for a Head Coach of the Western Canada Summer Games (WCSG) Saskatchewan Cycling Team to be held in Kamloops, B.C., August 10-14, 2011. Interested candidates should email their resume to the SCA office by Jan 31, 2010. Training and guidance will be provided. The Team Saskatchewan WCSG Cycling Head Coach will report to the High Performance (HP) Committee. The Coach’s role is to develop, manage, and implement the 2011 WCG Cycling Program within the context of the ‘2010 Provincial HP Coaching Plan’.

Responsibilities:
– Create an athlete recruitment plan and schedule for the WCG prior to the 2010 competitive season with the assistance of the HP committee
– Identify, recruit and manage 2 WCG staff: an assistant coach/manager (preferably not in the same city as the Head Coach and of the opposite sex) and mechanic.
– Identify ideal competitions for athletes to attend.
– Develop and attend training camps and key races for WCG age-eligible athletes.
– Monitor training plans of WCG riders in conjunction with personal coaches.
– Prepare annual budget in consultation with the HP Committee
– Control and monitor expenditures.
– Develop, in conjunction with WCG staff and HP Committee, selection criteria for the 5 male, 5 female cycling team, prior to the start of the 2011 race season.

Qualifications and Experience:
– Certified NCCP Cycling Level III RD/MTB or equivalent preferred
– Certified NCCP Level II or I and working toward the Level III certification definitely considered
– Proven leadership and ability to work with U17/Junior cyclists
– Knowledgeable of and willing to apply sport science and physical testing to improve cycling performance.

Term of Position: March 1st, 2010 to August 31, 2011

Head Coach Honorarium: $2000, i.e. $500 in 4 separate payments over the contract term

Coaching Fees: compensation at a rate of $20/hr or $100/day.