Certified Ski Coach

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• CPR w/AED & First Aid Certified prior to start date
• Valid US Drivers License
• Available to start work in Oregon on June 12th
• High level of coaching experience and Certification from AASI, USASA, USSA/USSS or International Equivalent
• Experience working with children as a leader
• Knowledge of coaching progressions and effective communication skills

Summary

Coaching at Windells has been a starting point for the world's elite coaches and athletes. The summer environment fosters professional and athletic development like nowhere else in the world, offering a full season's worth of experience and progression in just a few weeks.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on the scheduled pre-camp arrival day
• Assist with set up/tear down procedures at the beginning and end of the summer
• Attend pre-camp orientation, and meetings
• Attend pre-camp training clinics
• Hold an orientation with your assigned group on the first morning of each camp
• Know campers names, and make them feel welcome
• Outline the daily program and schedule
• Check that every camper has eye protection, sunscreen, water, lunch, extra clothes and a backpack to put it all in, remind them to bring it to the mountain every day
• Inform Youth Campers that regardless of age they are required to wear a helmet any time they are strapped in/clipped in to their equipment
• Ensure that campers know where to meet you every morning
• Ensure that campers know that they can not ride outside the park without a camp staff member
• Inform campers of the correct procedures for leaving the mountain to return to camp
• Inspect campers' equipment is set up for optimum riding and get them demo or rental gear if their gear is insufficient
• Explain goal setting to your campers and aid them in the completion of their goal sheets
• Build a Perfect Balance™ plan with your campers based on their individual goals and ability level
• Intermingle with campers at meals, and talk to them or generally make them feel welcome and included
• Drive campers and staff to and from the mountain each day
• Attend the morning coaches meeting every workday
• Meet your group on time in the courtyard each morning, and complete a roll call, check in with counselors and medical department for any campers who are not present
• Pick-up and keep track of the correct number of tickets for your group each morning. Make sure everyone in your group knows to wait for a staff member when heading down to the vans as well as the shuttle schedule
• Organize and keep your group together
• Give structured technical instruction
• Coach, ride and have lunch with your assigned group all day on Monday and Friday, and then until 12pm for the rest of the week
• Coaches do not jump or hit park features while on the clock, however coaches may take ride breaks for a cumulative maximum of 15 minutes per coaching block of personal ride time during the coaching time outlined above
• Before a coach can take their break they must make a plan with another coach to make sure their campers are supervised throughout the break
• Coordinate the video review of your campers. Follow the procedures outlined by the Head Coach
• Lead assigned specialized clinics at least every other day during the session
• Lead and supervise off-hill activities daily
• Write out comprehensive and informative mid and end of session camper evaluations
• Personally give each camper the session evaluation at disorientation
• Review evaluation with each camper on an individual basis during the final riding day
• Stay at Disorientation until campers are released to go back to their cabins, participate and make it a great send-off for campers. This is our moment to make a magical final impression
• Attend all meetings deemed necessary by the Head Coach or Camp Managers
• In the case of any on-hill accident immediately report incident to the Head Coach
• Complete the digital incident report before you leave the hill that day
• If you witness the accident, it is your responsibility to fill out the incident report (whether or not the injured camper is in your group or not)
• Work airport days or drive airport shuttles as scheduled by management
• Have fun and create fun
• Be flexible!

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment drug testing, and criminal background check