Race Coach
The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain · Wilmington, VT · 2 days ago
Temporary
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on-snow training sessions for assigned race groups
- Provide technical and tactical instruction in GS, SL, and free-ski environments
- Support athlete development through structured, goal-oriented coaching
- Aid with course setup, maintenance, and daily training environment preparation
- Participate in race-day support, including setup, timing assistance, and teardown
- Communicate professionally with athletes regarding goals, progress, and expectations
- Collaborate with head race coach staff and Snowsports Management to support program goals
- Maintain a safe, positive, and organized training environment
- Support the overall member experience through responsiveness, professionalism, and program knowledge, both on and off property when traveling to sanctioned Hermitage Club events
Safety & Supervision
- Ensure athlete safety at all times during training and free-skiing
- Supervise athletes on lifts, trails, and in training venues
- Manage athlete well-being, including warm-ups, breaks, hydration, and fatigue awareness
- Enforce helmet and club all safety policies
- Assist with safe athlete release procedures
Team Collaboration
- Work cooperatively with Snowsports Management and Head Race coach on the program's execution and improvements
- Support race event operations as part of the race crew, including but not limited to: course set-up, breakdown, timing, and course execution
- Aid with staff coordination and on-hill coverage as needed
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented coaching culture
- Assist in broader Snowsports operations as needed