Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Languages
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EMMA GIFFORD

Port De Grave,Canada

Summary

I’m a Skate Canada Regional coach in training with 5 years of experience in assisting and training, I’m skilled in leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. I demonstrate success in enhancing team performance and individual skills through effective assistant coaching, coaching and mentoring while attending sessions at the Conception Bay North Skating Club and the Mount Pearl Paradise Skating Club. I am committed to fostering a positive and disciplined environment, ensuring fairness, respect and sportsmanship. I am currently working on my portfolio-training. I am a regional coach eager to learn more about coaching operations and support Skate Canada, Skate Newfoundland and your club in all areas. I offer training on and off the ice and with years of hands-on experience, along with a personal skating career of 13 years I feel as if I’d be a great fit within your club.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Assistant

CBN Skating Club
Conception Bay North, NL
  • Distributed awards to motivate and recognize skaters' achievements
  • Maintained attendance records ensuring accurate tracking
  • Acted as a role model, inspiring young skaters to strive for excellence
  • Implemented circuits that improved skaters' agility and speed
  • Contributed to the development of a positive and engaging learning environment

Synchronized Skating Developmental Team Assistant Coach

Conception Bay North Skating Club
Conception Bay North, NL
  • Supported head coach in synchronized skating training
  • Developed and implemented enthusiastic training routines
  • Worked in a collaborative setting for effective coaching
  • Enhanced team development through results-oriented approach

Junior Star Assistant Coach 2023-2024

Conception Bay North Skate Club
Conception Bay North, NL
  • Assisted head coach in training junior star skaters
  • Implemented skating techniques
  • Coaching team collaboration
  • Resolved on-ice conflicts swiftly

Regional Coach “In Training”

Skate Canada
Mount Pearl, NL
06.2024 - Current

In the process of completing my portfolio

Star Pathway Coach

MPPSC
Mount Pearl, NL
09.2023 - Current
  • Promoted star pathway values among students, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the arena environment.
  • Boosted skaters confidence through personalized training, lesson plans and continuous feedback.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program needs.
  • Developed strong professional relationships with skaters, coaches and parents to encourage support and involvement in the skaters growth.
  • Summer skate coach Monday - Friday. 2024 and 2025.
  • Completing lesson plans.
  • Assisting skaters to the boards at Summer Competition.
  • Preparing skater for competition.
  • Assisting in correcting choreography. Teaching new choreography.
  • Managed budgets, resources, and schedules
  • Developed customized coaching plans for each individual to address specific weaknesses and capitalize on strengths.

Umpire

Softball Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland
04.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw game commencement and conclusion at Softball Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Enforced game rules and ground regulations effectively
  • Adjudicated on plays with analytical precision
  • Handled disciplinary actions with authority
  • Ensured fair play and sportsmanship

Umpire NL Summer Games

Softball Canada
Bay Roberts, NL
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained a professional demeanor throughout games, effectively managing conflicts between players or coaches when necessary.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
  • Officiated games fairly and impartially using sound judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Improved game fairness by enforcing rules, regulations, and upholding the highest standards of sportsmanship.
  • Contributed to efficient game management by collaborating with other officials and communicating clearly on calls made during gameplay.
  • Retained knowledge of sporting rules and regulations for compliant adjudication.
  • Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.

Childcare

Parents Of Children
Conception Bay North, NL
- 01.2020
  • Managed childcare responsibilities for multiple children
  • Ensured safety and well-being at all times
  • Implemented educational activities
  • Resolved conflicts and fostered emotional growth
  • Contributed to a positive, nurturing environment

Education

Grade 12 - French Immersion Program

Ascension Collegiate
Bay Roberts Newfoundland

Honour Roll - French Immersion

Ascension Collegiate
Bay Roberts, NL
2024

Honour Roll - French Immersion

Ascension Collegiate
Bay Roberts, NL
2023

Honour Roll - French Immersion

Amalgamated Academy
Bay Roberts, NL
2022

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Data Entry
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Scheduling Management

Accomplishments

  • CBNSC's Nomination for Skate Canada's - NL Section ProgramAssistant of the year Award
  • 2022-2023 CBNSC Program Assistant Of The Year.
  • 2022-2023Christine Moores Memorial Award 2022-2023. The most deserving synchronized skater who demonstrates leadership, teamwork, dedication, passion and spirit.
  • The Awesome Award. ALMAGAMATED ACADEMY 2023. The Amazing Student Award in memory of Harmonie Jones. Awarded to an intermediate student who exhibits characteristics of the late Harmonie Jones. Harmonie is remembered as being spunky, competitive and motivating.
  • Almagamated Jaguar's Cheerleading. AWARDED BACK SPOT OF THE YEAR AWARD 2022-2023•
  • Senior PA Most Spirited 2021-2022
  • Junior PA Most Spirited 2020-2021
  • Junior PA Most Spirited 2019-2020
  • 2024 Softball Newfoundland’s Junior Umpire of the year. The Len King Junior Umpire of the Year award winner. This award recognizes outstanding junior umpires and it is presented annually by the Newfoundland Labrador Umpires Program and softball NL.

References

  • Jamie Seaward, SKATE CANADA COACH, jamieseaward@gmail.com
  • Cindy Skanes, MATH TEACHER ASCENSION COLLEGIATE, 17097870054

Languages

English

Timeline

Umpire NL Summer Games

Softball Canada
08.2024 - 08.2024

Regional Coach “In Training”

Skate Canada
06.2024 - Current

Star Pathway Coach

MPPSC
09.2023 - Current

Umpire

Softball Newfoundland & Labrador
04.2020 - Current

Honour Roll - French Immersion

Amalgamated Academy

Program Assistant

CBN Skating Club

Synchronized Skating Developmental Team Assistant Coach

Conception Bay North Skating Club

Junior Star Assistant Coach 2023-2024

Conception Bay North Skate Club

Childcare

Parents Of Children
- 01.2020

Grade 12 - French Immersion Program

Ascension Collegiate

Honour Roll - French Immersion

Ascension Collegiate

Honour Roll - French Immersion

Ascension Collegiate
EMMA GIFFORD