Ski Team Head Coach - Mountain Rangers

Job Summary

The Ski Team Head Coach of Mountain Rangers oversees the Mountain Rangers program at Alpine. Athletes are aged 4-5 years old and are in a foundational ski team within Team Palisades Tahoe. This is a part-time position with availability on weekends and holidays required during the ski season. 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. This position works directly with a Department Manager or Age Class Head Coach.

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.
• Contribute and conform to team athletic processes and philosophies.
• Work with Manager and other Head Coaches to develop annual training plan.
• Pursues and maintains coaching certifications while engaging in continuous professional development.
• 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 Manager or Head Coach.
• Maintain a regular office presence between on-hill programming, completing administrative and computer-based tasks.
• Participate in all staff training and meetings as required.
• Aid in the management of, and hold 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.
• 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 8 hour 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.
• 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: This job may experience atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odor, dusts, mists, gases, ventilation. The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.
• Equipment Used in Job: Hand tools, small power tools, bags or large duffels, bamboo poles, ropes and rope spools, banners, shovels, gates/poles, skis.
• Safety/Protective Equipment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to wear eye protection, gloves, masks, helmet

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