 Position Vacant: Freestyle Snowboard Development Coach
As our team grows we are seeking experienced snowboard coaches to be a part of Transitionist Snowboard Camp/Team. Working within resorts in Australia, New Zealand and the USA we are looking for coaches who want to be part of a close knit team providing snowboarding opportunites for teenagers from all around Australia.Basic requirements are that you have the following:
Level 1Instructor and Freestyle Certification (bonus)
At least 1 years coaching experience
At least 1 years coaching in an international resort
Good technical skills relevant to the development of halfpipe and slopestyle riding
Full undestanding of the freestlye disciplines, with ability to demenostrate movements
Passionate to develop a team of strong juniors riders.
If you are interested , we would love to hear from you, email your resume to us asap at camp@tsc.net.au ... The Latest | Christine Hocking | Wednesday, 3 March 2010 Read more
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 Our good friends over at Pop Magazine found this article on European Onboard Snowboard Mag. Since we always get asked the question we thought this was a great guide, since a few of you are heading back to school this week, check the last paragraph of the article..
http://onboardsnowboarding.com/featuredcontent/sponsored-snowboarding.html
How To: Get Sponsored in Snowboarding
Beckna, above the 'Yeah', and his wards on the Vans Euro team last year. Photo: Sami Tuoriniemi.
Thomas ‘Beckna’ Eberharter – legendary Zillertal shredder and current Vans European Team Manager – gives his insight into the Dos and Don’ts when it comes to getting hooked up. This was in the mag last year but we thought it was only fair that we’d share Beckna’s thoughts for everyone in the world wide wizzle to check out…
In the mid 90s Thomas “Beckna” Eberharter was one of the first Austrian riders to make a living out of his passion. “My first board sponsor was the Swiss company ‘Steep & Deep’ who were making boards using a car-lift. I didn’t earn any money at the time but back then fun and trips were more important to us,” he recalls. For years now Beckna has been making a living from snowboarding and now works as the European team manager for his sponsor, Vans. Who better than Beckna to give advice on how to get and keep a sponsor?
- “Today it is quite hard to become a pro snowboarder as there are loads of young, talented riders. The days when companies offered a contract to everyone who was halfway good are gone. But never forget your goals, enjoy snowboarding, learn new tricks and develop your style. If you’re able to throw down sick tricks on rails but can’t get out of the pipe, submarine in the powder and or avoid kickers, you won’t be up ... The Latest | Christine Hocking | Saturday, 30 January 2010 Read more
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