Head Race Coach

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily training sessions and ensure high-quality coaching across all race groups.
• Assess athlete ability and oversee appropriate group placement based on development goals.
• Design and implement structured training plans aligned with US Ski and Snowboard standards.
• Deliver advanced technical and tactical coaching across GS, SL, and free-ski development.
• Oversee course setting, venue management, and training environment quality.
• Support race-day operations, including setup, inspection, timing coordination, and teardown.
• Mentor, supervise, and support coaching staff development.
• Track data on athletes’ progression, providing feedback, and collaboration on goals with parents.
• Uphold all Hermitage Club policies and Snowsports Team standards.
• Track athlete progression, provide feedback, collaborate on goals, and communicate clearly to foster a positive, engaging, and professional experience for athletes and families.
• Support the overall member experience through responsiveness, professionalism, and program knowledge, both on and off property, when traveling to sanctioned Hermitage Club events.
• Represent The Hermitage Club with a high standard of hospitality and service.

Safety & Supervision

• Supervise athletes on lifts, trails, and in training venues.
• Manage athlete well-being, including warm-ups, breaks, hydration, and fatigue awareness.
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of all training environments in accordance with safety standards.
• Ensure release of students in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Comply with The Hermitage Club helmet policy.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Snowsports Management Team on program execution and improvements.
• Contribute to staff training and ongoing professional development.
• Cookordinate staffing needs with coaches and support staff to ensure proper coverage on-hill.
• Aid in broader Snowsports operations as needed.
• Work effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21
• Active US Ski and Snowboard Level 200 Coaching Certification
• Ability to demonstrate advanced racing techniques across all disciplines
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Availability on weekends and holidays
• Travel days to local race events
• Successful completion of a background check
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have own equipment
• Preferred attributes include experience as a head coach or a leadership role within a race program, strong understanding of long-term athlete development models, experience mentoring coaches and leading staff training, flexibility to support varied training needs, group changes, and schedule adjustments

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to ski, stand, and remain active for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50+ lbs regularly, often on steep and uneven terrain
• Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods in winter alpine conditions, including inclement weather