Race Coach

Part-time or full-time seasonal positions available.

About the role

The Race Program will have alpine race coaching responsibilities in Jay Peak’s Mid-week Race Program, which runs primarily December - January. This includes coaching athletes in the program and assisting with various aspects of races and events. Additional opportunities can be discussed upon interview.

Responsibilities

• Coach athletes (youth and adults) in the Jay Peak mid-week race training program.
• Set up and maintain alpine training courses (SL and GS).
• Assist with setup of races and events.
• Manage and maintain race equipment.
• Coordinate with Race Program Director on safety and terrain preparations.
• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related or unrelated to the original position.

Based on a candidate’s qualifications, there may be supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Alpine racing experience at a minimum collegiate level.
• Club racing/coaching experience.
• Minimum USSA Level 200 alpine coaching certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact cooperatively with all other resort departments.
• Own ski/ride equipment including helmet (assistance available).
• Minimum 24 days commitment for the season.
• Completion of on-snow and off-snow training at the start of the season.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Passionate, positive attitude; support the mission of the resort and follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic computer skills for scheduling and attendance systems.

USSA and PSIA certifications are preferred.

Physical demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

• Regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Work venues include steep stairways, multilevel buildings, and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, wet, or sunny conditions.
• Some facilities are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis, or snowboards.
• Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped, and slippery; proper footwear is required.
• Work days and hours vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.

Why work at Jay Peak

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We strive for an authentic, community-driven resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation.

Pay

Wages range from $19.50 - $30.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service.
• Free or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents.
• Employee recognition programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs).
• Seasonal employee parties.
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties.