PreCanSkate & CanSkate Program Assistants (PA)
Our program assistants (PA's) are an important component in making our PreCanSkate & CanSkate programs a success! Our PA's are experienced Skate Canada members who are current or former skaters or skaters pursuing their coaching certification.
The role of our PA's is to assist our Skate Canada professional coaches in the delivery of our PreCanSkate & CanSkate programs. The responsibilities of a PA may include:
• Demonstrate skills and teaching progressions
• Supervise and assist skaters
• Reinforce learned skills (follow‐up on coach instruction)
• Lead circuits, drills, group activities
• Distribute awards (stickers, badges, etc.)
• Take attendance
• Be a role model for young skaters