Race Team Coach

Job Summary

The Development team focuses on fundamental skill development as well as athletic and personal growth. The Alpine U-System teams are focused on advanced to elite alpine racing skill development as well as athletic and personal growth. Race team coaches work with Development and Alpine Race Teams, with athletes ages 7-20. Ski team coaches are responsible for the successful implementation of curriculum as developed and communicated by the Manager, Head Coach and or Director.

Our Mission

Provide the best development opportunities for personal and athletic achievement while instilling passion for snow sports and appreciation of our Olympic history, legacy and legendary mountains.

Success Metrics

• Quality of the athlete and employee experience
• Athlete success through skill acquisition and performance in skill assessments
• Parent satisfaction
• Athlete and employee retention

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Know and adhere to schedule, Time & Attendance expectations
• Set up quality Training Environments
• Transport and install necessary equipment for training, safety & security including closures, signage, training poles/panels, drills and other
• Implement Team training at the direction of Team Manager: accountable for the quality of curriculum, products and services delivered
• Execute against a long term athlete development focus: athlete retention and skill development
• Adaptability to training environments and interpersonal dynamics
• Maintain quality and appearance of all Ski Team facilities and physical plant including Team Center, on-mountain training facilities, signage and program imaging and other
• Communicate effectively with Team Members including guest and employees
• Ensure and execute teamwork within the team, departments and company
• Attend and positively contribute to required trainings and meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned and agreed to with Supervisor, Manager and/or Director

Guest and Employee Focus

• Meet, greet and interact with guests daily
• Be a role model for others
• Contribute to the quality of overall staff, including coaches and administrative staff, to deliver exceptional guest experience
• Seek feedback and input from customers, athletes and parents when required
• Contribute to a positive work environment for all staff
• Communicate company goals and objectives
• Stay informed on all levels
• Contribution to meaningful and compelling goals within the overall mission, vision and values of the Team and company
• Proactively involved in the performance development process including goal setting and feedback on performance

Personal Focus

• Take ownership for professional development and personal growth
• Remain current with US Ski and Snowboard certification and license; remain current of industry trends
• Remain open and eager to learn tools for communication professional development
• Arrange time with immediate Supervisor for performance assessments
• Attend educational opportunities for professional growth

Competencies and Job Requirements

• Professionalism: Punctual, reliable and displays proper appearance in accordance with company guidelines
• Productivity: Shows initiative to perform high quality work with efficiency, works individually to meet the performance objectives of the team, exhibits a willingness to be versatile and flexible in work duties and assignments
• Service: Takes personal ownership for positive and helpful interactions with both internal and external guests, strives to meet the goals and objectives of the department's guest service system. Values ski team family retention
• Safety: Has a proactive approach towards safety of self and others, maintains awareness of order and cleanliness in the workplace and takes action when needed, adheres to and supports safety policies and procedures including Employee Ski and Ride Policy

Job Qualifications

• Current membership with US Ski & Snowboard
• Extensive experience and credibility within the competition level/segment
• Proven track record of working in successful team(s)
• Adherence to US Ski & Snowboard core values
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to be a team player
• Excellent communicator
• Basic level of comfort utilizing "smart" devices, tablets, video camera, etc

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• US Ski & Snowboard Membership
• US Ski & Snowboard Level 100 or Higher
• PSIA or IFSA Certification
• Prior applicable coaching experience

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear and ski/snowboard
• Frequently or constantly balancing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, handling and twisting
• Occasionally carry, lift up to 75lbs

Working Conditions

• Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.
• Hazardous Materials/Noise: This job may experience atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odor, dusts, mists, gases, ventilation
• Equipment Used in Job: hand tools, small power tools, bags or large duffels, bamboo poles, ropes and rope spools, banners, shovels, gates/poles, skis or snowboard
• Safety/Protective Equipment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to wear eye protection, gloves, masks, helmet

Altera Mountain Company's Social Responsibility

Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.