Coaches Committee Chair
Update August 2012
The Coaches Committee is a permanent committee pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1 of the USFS by-laws. The chair is appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the liaison with the PSA in order to communicate the information and rule changes of the USFS and the ISU to the coaching community and assist in their efforts, as the coaches organization, to provide seminars, workshops, conferences, video aids, manuals, and certification for all levels of coaching
- Promote ethical and professional conduct of all coaches and to encourage and advance the instruction of figure skating at all levels from basic skills to international competition.
- Involve coaches in the USFS through committees, Board of Directors and other policy making areas.
- Initiate and hold conference calls and meetings with the Coaches committee to discuss relevant issues.
Member of:
- Athletes Development Committee and others as selected
- Strategic Planning (recommended)
Reports to: Group Coordinator, Athlete Services and the coaches
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum of ten years as a professional coach and currently active as a coach
- Experience coaching athletes in international competition
- Excellent knowledge of all disciplines of skating
Recommended:
- Good communication skills
- Comprehensive computer skills
- Understanding of the governance structure of USFS
- Member of the Coaches Committee for at least two years
Expected Time Commitment: Attendance at Governing Council (3-4 days) recommended, monthly conference calls (1-2 hours); availability to answer phone calls and e-mails and network with the coaches as their representative.
