SCOTIA XC is pleased to offer XC Ski lessons for both youth and adults. All of our programming is low cost for our members and our coaches are volunteers.
They are the backbone of our programming and are critical to making our programming run. Many of our coaches and instructors have been giving back to the club in this way for many years but with many people moving away (usually to somewhere snowy 😉 ) we are at a critical shortage this year.
Scotia XC in collaboration with Cross Country Nova Scotia (CCNS) would like to expand the number of coaches/instructors we have within our memberships. Scotia XC & CCNS is offering a coaching/instructor course Dec. 6 & 7th. This hybrid course targets anyone who is interested in instructing adult or youth beginner skiers. The course is designed by Nordiq Canada at the Community Coach level The course provides coaches with the knowledge of how to structure a lesson that creates a meaningful learning experience for novice skiers. The emphasis is on skill development in both techniques: classic & skate. Participants will be instructed on how to deliver a fun & enjoyable interactive session that develops a passion for the lifelong health and fitness benefits of cross-country skiing.
You do not need to be a proficient skier to be able to coach. Your skiing ability is less important than your ability to convey information in a fun, creative, & safe environment. We want beginner skiers to develop a positive attitude towards skiing by experiencing an enjoyable lesson.
When : Dec 6th & 7th, 2025 9:00 – 4:30
Where : NSCC campus Leeds Street
Cost : 50.00 which will be reimbursed upon completion of the course
Format : Theory & Practical ( we will use roller skis provided by the club if no snow) . If you have no roller skiing experience we have several options of creating a safe & valuable experience for you.We will treat it like a beginning ski lesson.
If you have questions/concerns please reach out to David Hubley davidhubley@icloud.com
Email scotiaxc@gmail.com to give back to your ski community or to ask any questions.
Youth Programming Coaches
- No previous coaching experience necessary for the very young age groups
- FREE club membership to coaches
- Your children guaranteed a spot in programming that fills up quickly
- Make connections with other families who are highly invested in the ski community
- SCOTIA XC and CCNS will pay for coach development modules
- Help shape the programming the club offers
CALLING ALL FORMER SKI TEAM MEMBERS, NS AND BEYOND….
- If being part of a ski team was an important part of your youth experience and you have been looking to get back to being part of that team we are looking for you!!!
- Our Track Attack + programming needs the technical skills that you have. This is the age group that really sparks the interest in life long skiing and who better to help shape them than someone with a ski team love of all things winter.
Email scotiaxc@gmail.com to give back to your ski community or to ask any questions.
Adult Programming Instructors
- I know we are all inspired when someone wants to learn a new skill as an adult…this can be your chance to be a part of that.
- We are looking for instructors for regularly occurring programs (4-5 weeks) and also for instructors who would be willing to hold pop-up lessons through out the season.
- FREE Club Membership for instructors
Email scotiaxc@gmail.com to give back to your ski community or to ask any questions.
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