Freestyle Ski Coach - Seasonal

About the role

Seasonal Who We Are: 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.

Essential Duties

• Provide leadership of daily training for program participants with the Freestyle 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 Freestyle Head Coach and Program Senior Manager/Director.
• Set and maintain courses and closures, following course setting standards of the USASA, US Ski and Snowboard and FIS.
• 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 start of year, review throughout season, and at the end of the season.
• Cookordination team travel to Freestyle events and other local, regional and national competitions.
• Responsible for FIS and Comp Team athlete supervision, van transportation, team captain's meeting representation, accommodation, lodging check in/out, and on-hill coaching duties at these 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 Freestyle/Freeskiing Senior Manager/Director.
• Plan for spring, summer and fall on and off snow ski and conditioning camps and dry land activities in conjunction with the Freestyle/ Freeskiing Sr Manager/Director and Sports Performance Manager.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill, And Ability Requirements

• US Ski & Snowboard Level I Coaching certification or equivalent required.
• Trampoline certification and experience teaching at a gravity facility.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Safe Sport Certification required.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and a clean motor vehicle record - required.
• Knowledge about the chemical treatment of snow.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer functionality required.
• Is honest and demonstrates integrity.
• Able to manage confidential information.
• Familiar with proper waxes and overlays and training equipment.
• Trustworthy and self-directed in work tasks.
• Able to 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 resort needs.
• Can deal effectively with poor staff and 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.
• Must own comfortable skis and ski boots (will be required to spend long days on the hill).

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be 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.