Teaching Assistant Pathway:

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The Teaching Assistant (TA) pathway is for athletes interested in becoming a club coach with Fortune Freestyle. The athlete is seeking to gain hands on experience under the supervision of a certified club coach and have a desire to improve. 

 

Fortune Freestyle can only accept a maximum of 3 athletes in the TA and/or coaching stream per season.

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Eligibility to become a TA: 

• Must be 14+

• Like children

• Punctual, responsible, and dependable

• Must complete the “Making Headway” Freestyle Canada course.

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 1 day per weekend (Saturday or Sunday) for the duration of the 9-week program.

• The athlete will meet with the Program Director and/or Volunteer Support person to determine if the program is a good fit.  Acceptance to the program is based on age, skill level, length of time in the Fortune Freestyle program and ability to commit.

• Take the fundamentalz/freestylerz coaching course

 

Teaching Assistant Cost:

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The TA program fee is $500 and includes a season’s ski pass at Camp Fortune. 

 

If the TA is able to meet the commitments outlined below, the TA can receive $230 reimbursement for the seasons pass (will be purchased by Fortune Freestyle if accepted into the program).  An additional $250 reimbursement for coaching courses they have completed during that season (with proof of payment) is also available.  All reimbursement are provided at the end of the season upon completion of the program.

TA Commitment:

• TA’s must uphold the club values (https://www.fortunefreestyle.com/vision-mission-mandate) and the coaching code of conduct (https://freestyleontario.ski/policy).

• TA’s must arrive by 8:45 am, attend the coach morning meetings, and remain with their assigned group until 3:30 pm.

• Unplanned absences must be reported to the Program Director.  Planned absence should be given 2 weeks in advance (i.e. family commitment, school activity).  

• The TA cannot miss more than 4 days to be eligible for reimbursements.

 

Teaching Assistant Remuneration:

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TA’s are considered volunteers, not workers or coaches, and are always under the supervision of a certified club coach.  However, they can receive volunteer hours. TA’s are also eligible to attend specialized training opportunities based on space/availability.  Fees for specialized training are collected after the training. Costs are divided equally amongst participants.  TA’s will receive feedback from the Coaches/Program Director at the mid-season point and at the end of the program.