Coach Qualifications

All coaches who are members of High Altitude Skating Club must be a Registered Coach in Good Standing and published as such by U.S. Figure Skating. Coaches are responsible for seeking out the information and completing all requirements on time, to match the level of skaters they are teaching. Coaches who only teach Learn to Skate group lessons generally have less requirements to fulfill than coaches who teach private lessons. These requirements are set by U.S. Figure Skating and Learn to Skate USA. Each coach is responsible for their own compliance. HASC is not responsible for notifying coaches.

Coaches for our program should have completed some U.S. Figure Skating (or other IOC affiliated skating organization) testing and should demonstrate a basic knowledge of ice skating techniques. HASC can grant exceptions in the case of instructors with a hockey background.

Expectations

All club coaches should meet the following expectations:

• Meet club ice expectations providing instruction to all levels & skaters, as given by the On Ice Director.
• Reports to On Ice Director and HASC Board
• Support all skaters on the ice, regardless of their level or private coach status
• Help ALL skaters understand on ice etiquette

All club coaches should strive for the following:

• Participation in other club events is desirable (i.e. Spooky Family Skate Night, Winter Ice Show, High Altitude Invitational, Spring Ice Show)
• Coach at a substantial number of club ice dates, as scheduled by the On-Ice Director