Rick McCharles

C-162, 4331 Sarcee Road S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T3E-6V9

 

mobile phone: Canada + (403) 667-6735

RickMcCharles@shaw.ca

http://i-needtoknow.com/gymnastics/index.html

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

I am an experienced and proven career sport coach / educator with excellent people skills. I have a BPE in Physical Education and the highest level of certification as a gymnastics coach in Canada. I am single, healthy, willing to move, can work within a team and follow an assigned plan. All who know me acknowledge that I am responsible to get my work done.

 

A more detailed profile is posted at: http://www.i-needtoknow.com/mccharles/

 

 

SKILLS:

 

ü     Coach

ü     Administrator

ü     Budget

ü     Educator

ü     Writer

ü     Computer

ü     Webmaster

 

 

EDUCATION

 

1976 -1984      Bachelor of Physical Education, University of Calgary

 

Related courses: Minor in Sociology. Training in Biomechanics, Sports Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Website Design.

 

CAREER EMPLOYMENT

 

2003-4 Assistant Head Coach, Altadore Gymnastics, Calgary

 

For the 2003-4 season I returned to my home club to assist the Head Coach Kelly Manjak in the run-up to the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Manjak is coach of Kyle Shewfelt, one of Canada’s best medal prospects for the Olympics. I coach men’s gymnastics from Level 1 beginners to international and assist with club administration.

 

Altadore website: http://altadoregymnastics.com/

 

I report to Kelly Manjak: <kmanjak@hotmail.com>

 

2002 Head Coach, Christchurch School of Gymnastics, New Zealand

 

For the 2002 season I was responsible for the coaching of 800 gymnasts including 130+ competitive WAG, MAG and Trampoline athletes. CSG is one of the top competitive clubs in New Zealand with athletes at all levels up to Level 10 & Elite. More detail on the club website: http://www.chchgymnastics.co.nz/

 

I reported to Executive Officer Avril Enslow: <chchgymnastics@inet.net.nz>

 

1990-2001 Coach / General Manager, Taiso Gymnastics Club

 

I was a senior coach with Taiso, a men’s competitive club, from 1990 - 2001. For the 2000-2001 season I was also General Manager responsible for a budget of $200,000 and a staff of 20 full and part-time coaches and employees.

 

1997 Sessional Lecturer University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology

 

I taught the gymnastics course at University of Saskatchewan for one year and was frequently brought in as a guest lecturer.

 

1997-1998 Head Coach of Can-Am Gym Club, Saskatoon

 

For one season I ran the competitive girls club Can-Am with over 400 girls at every level.

 

1991-1993 SaskFirst Men’s Coach, Gymnastics Saskatchewan

 

Coaching, budget and administrative responsibility for Saskatchewan’s Provincial Team.

 

1980-1990 Men’s Head Coach, Altadore Gymnastics Club (Calgary)

 

Responsible for one of Canada's largest men's programs with over 400 recreational gymnasts and over 60 competitive boys.

 

 

COACH EDUCATION

 

1994 - 2002 NCCP Level 4 Course Designer

 

I helped organize Canada’s gymnastics coach education at the highest level.

 

Master Course Conductor for Gymnastics Canada NCCP 1-3

 

I teach about 6 NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) courses or more each year. Students are adults, training to be gymnastics coaches.

 

 

REFERENCES

 

Keith Russell, Past National Men’s Coach of Canada, Professor, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, (306) 966-6470, <Keith.Russell@usask.ca>

 

Doug Hillis, Lecturer, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, President Taiso Gym Club 2003, (306) 374-8178, < Doug.Hillis@usask.ca>

 

Bill Wallace, Department of Computing Services, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, (306) 653-2411, <Bill.Wallace@usask.ca>

 

Avril Enslow, Executive Officer, Christchurch School of Gymnastics, Christchurch, New Zealand, <chchgymnastics@inet.net.nz>