Ski & Snowboard Cross Head Coach
Job Summary
Seasonal Palisades Tahoe We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
- Responsible for successful oversight and implementation of specific segment or sub-segment (gender/age/ability/etc.) of a department discipline and/or age class.
- Supervision of staff time & attendance
- Contribute and conform to team athletic processes and philosophies
- Ensure completion of athlete assessments
- Active participant in the execution of staff performance management
- Work with Manager and other Head Coaches to develop annual training plan
- Ensure individual athlete management programs are in place and overseen
- Be knowledgeable and stay informed on industry trends and competition and seek feedback from athletes, parents, staff and company personnel on quality of products and services
- Be fully aware of and support the mission, vision and goals of all aspects of our program, including Alterra
- Knowledge and execution of Department Operating Plan and Guest Experience System
- Maintain a regular on-hill presence with direct involvement with daily programming and plans, working directly with the Department Senior Manager
- Participate in all staff training and meetings as required
Competencies And Job Requirements
- Professionalism: Punctual, reliable and displays proper appearance in accordance with company guidelines. Understands and is knowledgeable of the job skills, duties, protocols, and responsibilities. Know and execute daily time and attendance standards.
- 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. Communicate in an accurate and timely manner.
- 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.
- Team & Company Values/Ethics: Behaves in a manner that is aligned with our company values and ethics. Be a role model to athletes, families, guests and staff at all times.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75lbs. Must capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions
Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise
The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.
Equipment Used in Job
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Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Fluent in reading, writing and communicating in English
- US Ski & Snowboard Certification, USASA, PSIA/AASI, IFSA or equivalent
- Prior Coaching Experience
- Basic digital skills
- Preferred Supervisory Experience
- Level 2/200 or higher relevant skiing certification
- Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
- National/International Competition Experience as Coach and/or Athlete