PROGRAM ASSISTANTS

(PAs) are individuals who have been trained by a CanSkate coach to assist in the delivery of the CanSkate program.

Program assistants should be:

• Good communicators and demonstrators
• Enthusiastic
• Team players and good role models
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Patient
• Prepared and organized
• Able to encourage skaters and offer praise

A PA’s role may include:

• Assisting or leading warm-ups, group activities or cool-downs
• Assisting with the setup of circuits and stations
• Leading circuits and rotations
• Demonstrating proper execution of skating skills
• Providing assistance to skaters who may have additional needs
• Taking attendance
• Providing general assistance to the coaches on the session
• Providing encouragement and general feedback to skaters
• Assisting with tracking of skill acquisition

PAs are demonstrators and helpers and will not be responsible for coaching or instructing on a CanSkate session.

Let your coach know if you are interested in helping out!!!