Head Freeride Coach

Job Qualifications

Available throughout the winter season including weekends, holidays, and evenings from September through April.

• Advanced level skiing skills and knowledge.
• Level 100 IFSA certification (200 preferred) or the ability to obtain 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 in an organized IFSA freeride club, US Ski and Snowboard, or high school program.
• Avalanche safety education/certification, and/or the motivation and willingness to obtain these certifications during the first season of employment.
• Familiarity with either US Ski and Snowboard, IFSA, or PSIA/AASI coaching methodologies and movement analysis.
• A contemporary understanding of current IFSA rules, judging criteria, and athlete pipeline.
• 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.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Assist with all Teams department operations as needed, reporting to Teams Manager.

Conduct athlete assessments.

Provide weekly, monthly and season long training plans.

On-snow management of the Freeride team from U12 up to U19 athletes including coaching athletes directly and managing effective athlete groupings for staff.

Equipment supervision, i.e.; drills, fencing, gates, radios, etc.

Maintain accurate records; release of liability, race forms, IFSA memberships, travel expenses.

Assist athletes in registering for events.

Excellent communication with parents, athletes, and 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.

Maintain accurate records, assure compliance with policies, and manage finances.

Communicate any needs to perform job exceptionally to leadership.

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 Environment

The primary outdoor environment requires tolerance to exposures such as cold, snow, wind, rain, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, extreme terrain, lightning, etc...

• Trespassing to ski or snowboard groomed and ungroomed black diamond terrain in a proficient, controlled, and safe manner across varying snow and weather conditions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in this position.

Perks Of Working Here

• Work & Play in the Mountains: Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains. Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.
• Benefits: Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations. Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents. Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family. Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.
• Other Perks: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees. Pro deals with outdoor brands. Generous 401(k) plan with company match. Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.