Head Alpine Race Coach

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid in all Teams department operations as needed, reporting to Teams Manager
• Train and mentor coaches
• Conduct athlete assessments and assist coaches with grouping
• Provide weekly, monthly, and season-long training plans
• On-snow coaching of the Race Team, U10 up to FIS-level athletes and managing effective athlete groupings for staff
• Work with the competition crew to set and maintain training or competitive lanes and venues
• Equipment supervision i.e., drills, fencing, gates, radios etc.
• Maintain accurate records; release of liability, race forms, USSA memberships, travel expenses
• Assist athletes in registering for events
• Excellent communication with parents, athletes, and resort management
• Fast turnaround time on communication on various platforms ranging from phone and email to teams to TeamSnap, etc.
• Provide feedback and coaching daily to athletes, maintain lesson plans and logs, and submit written year end evaluations on each athlete
• Mentor fellow coaches and share feedback to support their development
• Assure that all facilities and equipment are properly maintained and stored
• Shoot video and conduct video analysis sessions with athletes regularly
• Travel may be required for races or competitions
• Company vehicles will be utilized for transportation and ability to keep expense records will be required for reimbursement

Job Qualifications

• Available throughout the winter season including weekends, holidays, and evenings from September through April
• Advanced level skiing skills and knowledge. Level 200 USSA certification required (300 preferred) or the ability to obtain them during the season
• Experience as an athlete in an organized race or freeride program preferred
• Competition experience at the national level is a plus
• Multiple seasons coaching for an organized winter sports program or ski/snowboard school
• Familiarity with US Ski and Snowboard coaching methodologies and movement analysis
• Experience with Alpine race equipment, course setup, timing systems and athlete drills
• Excellent people skills are required to effectively communicate with athletes, parents, other coaches, mountain employees and guests on the mountain
• Have high standards for safety in all training environments