TEAM QUEBEC COACH AND MANAGER SELECTION

The selection of Team Quebec coaches requires the consideration of several factors to ensure the success of Team Quebec and the development of its athletes. Here is a short list of criteria:

• Be bilingual, both written and spoken.
• Current lifesaving certification.
•  Ability to create a positive and supportive team culture.
• Be a Lifesaving Society member in good standing and work or have worked in a club affiliated with the Lifesaving Society.
• Have a passion for lifesaving sport and the desire to instill that passion in athletes
• Be known to demonstrate ethical values consistent with those of the Lifesaving Society.
• Hold a degree in kinesiology, physical education or a related field of study.
• Hold as a minimum the Lifesaving Society’s Lifesaving Sport Coach certification and a Class 4 B driver’s license.
• Respect ethical coaching standards and be committed to fair play and sportsmanship.
• Be committed to the holistic development of athletes, encompassing both physical and psychological aspects.
• Previous coaching experience in lifesaving sport or other related aquatic discipline.
• Knowledge and expertise in provincial, national and international lifesaving sport techniques, strategies and regulations.
• Adaptability to adjust training strategies according to both individual athlete needs and team dynamics.
• Effective communication skills to convey instructions, provide feedback and interact with athletes, support staff and parents.