Ski Team Head Coach - Foundational Programs

Job Summary

The Ski Team Head Coach - Foundational Programs oversees a specific age class, segment or sub-segment of a ski discipline within Team Palisades Tahoe. There are both full-time and part-time positions available. The Ski Team Head Coach contributes to the overall success of Team Palisades Tahoe in accordance with the Mission and Vision as measured by the quality of the athlete and employee experience, retention, athlete success, and parent satisfaction.

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.
• Contributes and conforms to team athletic processes and philosophies.
• Works with Manager and other Head Coaches to develop annual training plan.
• Pursues and maintains coaching certifications while engaging in continuous professional development.
• Ensures individual athlete management programs are in place and overseen.
• Knowledgeable and stays informed on industry trends and competition and seeks feedback from athletes, parents, staff and company personnel on quality of products and services.
• Fully aware of and supports the mission, vision and goals of all aspects of our program, including Alterra.
• Maintains a regular on-hill presence with direct involvement with daily programming and plans, working directly with Manager.
• Maintains a regular office presence between on-hill programming, completing administrative and computer-based tasks.
• Participates in all staff training and meetings as required.
• Affords assistance in the management of, and holds coaches (and self) accountable to: Time & Attendance Standards, Team and company mission/vision/values and policies, Performance management/performance reviews, Team expectations for athletic advancement, Use of company approved tools, Participation in all required meetings and trainings.

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 be capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow.
• Must be capable of maintaining awareness of order and cleanliness in the workplace and taking action when needed.
• Must adhere to and support safety policies and procedures including Employee Ski and Ride Policy.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Fluent in reading, writing and communicating in English
• PSIA Level 1 or equivalent
• Prior ski coaching experience
• Prior experience working with youth
• Prior supervisory experience
• Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred

• PSIA Level 2 or higher relevant skiing certification
• Competition Experience as Coach and/or Athlete