Freeride Coach - Winter Season

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

Benefits

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and paid parental leave for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

About the Role

Will coach the programs of the Freeride AKA Big Mountain Competition Center training groups. Will assist in training design and implement training plans, and will directly coach participants in a professional, enthusiastic, and effective manner that helps participants set and achieve goals in advanced skiing technique and competition, while inspiring life-long enjoyment in sport.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $18 - $28 DOE

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of daily training for program participants with the Freeride Head coach.
• Communicate effectively with parents and athletes.
• Prepare and implement technical teaching progressions, methodologies, and content for daily training for athletes in conjunction with Freeride Head Coach and Program Senior Manager/Director.
• Set and maintain courses and closures, following course setting standards of the IFSA, and work with Winter Park Ski Patrol.
• Have high standards for safety in all training environments.
• Assure that all facilities and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
• Video and conduct video analysis sessions with participants on a regular basis.
• Conduct athlete goal setting meetings at the start of the year, review throughout the season, and at the end of the season.
• Responsible for Freeride Team athlete supervision, van transportation if needed, team captain's meeting representation, accommodation, lodging check-in/out, and on-hill coaching duties at events.
• Provide positive feedback on a daily basis to participants and submit written mid-season and year-end evaluations on each participant.
• Assist athletes and their families in obtaining equipment from ski manufacturers' representatives.
• Participate in coaches meetings, briefings, and other professional functions as directed by Freeride/Freeskiing Senior Manager/Director.
• Work closely with the Freeride team coaches and Freeride Head Coach.
• Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with athletes, parents, guests, and employees.
• Report any unsafe conditions which may affect athlete, employee, or public safety.
• Attend weekly coaches' meetings and bring forth program issues.
• Enforce athlete code-of-conduct and hold self, staff, and athletes to the highest standard of behavior.
• Address any breach of conduct immediately and inform/involve other staff members as necessary.
• Must wear radio during all training sessions.
• Must wear uniform at all times while coaching and during work hours.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED is required.
• Advanced level skiing skills and knowledge as indicated by demonstration to Supervisor/Director. Equivalent to skills required for Level 100 education in US Ski and Snowboard Coaches Education or IFSA level 100.
• Experience as a coach in an organized sport or competing in a skiing discipline.
• Experience in ski tuning, boot modification, and related equipment experience desirable.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook (email).
• Experience in physical literacy, physical fitness, and dry land training programs desirable.
• IFSA level 1 certification or equivalent required.
• Trampoline certification and experience teaching at a gravity facility helpful.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Safe Sport Certification required.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and a clean motor vehicle record - required.
• Must own comfortable skis and ski boots (will be required to spend long days on the hill).

Skills

• Honest and demonstrates integrity.
• Can manage confidential information.
• Familiar with proper waxes and overlays and training equipment.
• Trustworthy and self-directed in work tasks.
• Can handle a fast-paced working environment.
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple, high-priority tasks.
• Flexible with days and hours of work, based on team needs.
• Can deal effectively with poor athlete performance and affect positive change.
• Effective communicator with athletes and parents and understands the importance of all players in the coach-athlete-parent triangle.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Web editing or programming experience (will use Sprongo and Coaches Eye video analysis software).
• Adapts well to change.

Travel Requirements

May be extensive depending upon group age and experience and may include off-season camps.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The primary physical environment in which this position works is outdoors with high exposure to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc. The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common. Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.

Exposure to:

• Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting.
• Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude.
• Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products.
• Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.

Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other employees. Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.