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Anonymous |
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January 07, 2007 |
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Although I have just begun my career as a figure skating coach/choreographer, I have found my choice to be the best possible one for me! Having a long-time passion for the sport, it was only natural for me to begin coaching. Even though I have been coaching part-time for many years, it has only been the past three that have seen me coaching as a full-time career.
The best part about my job is that I get to do something I have always loved. I get to exercise my creativity as a choreographer, as well as my logical problem solving skills and love of biomechanics (and most bodily sciences) in teaching technique and healthy living to my students.
The only thing that can be an adjustment to make is that this is definitely NOT a 9-5 job. My hours are very strange (although thankfully never involve 'night shift' work. In the future, however, this is likely to be a good thing, as it will allow me to spend most of my days with my children.
I love having the opportunity to be a positive role model for all of my students (currently aged 2 - 55). They constantly keep me on my toes, and while some days they can be downright trying, the job is far more enjoyable than tiresome.
Organization is a MUST for this job. This does not mean that a 'disorganzied' person such as myself will fail miserably, but rather that they will learn what must be organized and how to do it, in a hurry! The practical experience of being a full-time coach/choreographer is light years away from the part-time affiliation. There is a lot of work to be done outside of the arena, which can be surprising for a lot of 'outsiders'. The paperwork and planning is the drudge work, but with a little bit of work and planning, it usually works out beautifully on the ice.
Training for this particular career path can be done through select colleges, as well as through a national sport association.
If you do not truly love the sport, please find something else. Professional coaches are a breed unto themselves, and if you don't have a strong desire to follow coaching as a career you will soon burn out, or find yourself looking for something else.
Whatever you feel passionate about doing is really what you should look into as a career. It will help to make even the really tough days easier. Although I would have done my training in a different fashion, I would definitely choose this career path again. And again. And Again... |
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