Program Assistants 2024-2025 Season
Does your skater love to be on the ice? Do they want to learn how to be a leader and help newer/younger skaters? Are they enthusiastic and friendly? Are they reliable and committed to their responsibilities?
We are accepting applications for PAs from all new and returning qualified skaters who are interested in volunteering to support our CanSkate program!
Qualifications (Age as of September 1)
Intermediate/Senior skaters: 10 years & older
Junior 2 skaters: 12 years & older
Benefits
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Volunteer credits (gr. 9 & up) or club credits toward next year’s registration.
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Leadership experience on the ice
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Supporting our club community & camaraderie
Requirements
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Eager & pro-active in helping out, enjoys children, takes direction well from CanSkate head coach & coaches.
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Mandatory Clinics:
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September: Training & kick-off clinic Sat, Sept 7, 12pm-2pm
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January: Refresher PA clinic
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All new PAs must complete 10 hours of on-ice training during CanSkate sessions before they can start earning credits (volunteer or club credits).
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*New! PAs are requested for two sessions/day (e.g. Wed 4-6pm, Sat 12-2).
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Becoming a PA means making a commitment to the MKSC CanSkate team. The CanSkate program could not run without PAs. This means: 1. Being on time! 2. Being responsible for your sessions - including finding replacements when absent.
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Please note: This is not a time for PAs to practice their own skating or hang out with friends. PAs attention will be on assisting coaches with CanSkaters.
PA applications will open with STARSkate registration. Please apply by August 27th. Applications will be reviewed based on age, skating level, experience, and availability; Successful candidates will receive an invitation to the Kick-off Clinic.
Thank you for your interest!
Caroline Moore, PA Coordinator
pacoordinator.mksc@gmail.com