About the role
Seasonal JOB TITLE:
Head Alpine
Race
Coach
- DIVISION: S nowsports Teams
- REPORTS TO: Teams Manager
- LOCATION: Solitude Ski & Ride School
CLASSIFICATION
Full-Time / Seasonal/ Hourl y
P AY RATE :
$28 .88
POSITION
The
Head Alpine Race Coach
- takes
- point
- on organizing training for coaches and athletes within the Solitude Race Team. They design seasonal training curriculums
- for athletes and staff , communicate regularly with coaches and parents, and serve as
- a mentor
- to fellow coaches
- and athletes
- to help
- deliver
- high-quality
- training
- and performance
- in
- USSA competition s .
Our programs
- predominantly
- work
- with children ages
- 8
- to 17
- (U 10
- –
FIS
)
in
IMD Alpine disciplines
- . The right candidates will
- possess
- an
- organized work style,
- display
- enthusiasm and
- professionalism ,
- and
- support team members to
- excel
- in their roles .
- This position requires exceptional communication skills ,
- understanding of
- how to help
- athletes and parents
- establish
- seasonal goals ,
- a nd
- the ability
- to design
- strateg ies
- to
- attain
- them .
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Available throughout the winter season including weekends, holidays, and
- evenings from
September
through April. Additionally, available for specific spring/summer training camps as needed.
Advanced level skiing skills and knowledge.
Level
2 00
USSA certification required
- (300
- preferred )
- or the ability to obtain
- them
- during the season.
- Experience as an athlete in an organized race or freeride program preferred. Competition experience at the national level is a plus.
Multiple
- seasons
- coaching
- for an organized
winter sports program or ski/snowboard school
.
Familiarity with US Ski and Snowboard
- coaching methodologies
- and movement analysis .
- Experience with Alpine race equipment, course setup, timing
- systems
- and athlete drills
Excellent
- people
- skills are
- required
- to effectively communicate with athletes, parents, other coaches, mountain
- employees
- and guests on the mountain.
Have
- high standards
- for
- safety in all training environments.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist
with all Teams d epartment operations
as needed, reporting to Teams Manager
Train and
mentor c oaches
Conduct athlete assessments and
- assist
- coaches with grouping
- Provide weekly,
- monthly
- and season-long training plan
On-snow
- coaching
- of
- the Race Team ,
U10 up to FIS-level
- athletes
- and managing effective athlete groupings for staff.
- Work with the competition crew to set and
- maintain
- training or competitive lanes and venues.
Equipment
- supervision
- i.e., drills, fencing, gates,
- radios
- etc.
Maintain
accurate
records; release of liability, race forms, USSA memberships, travel expenses
Assist
- athletes in r egistering for events .
- Excellent communication with parents,
- athletes , and resort
- management . Fast turnaround time on communication on various platforms
- ranging from phone and
- email to teams to TeamSnap , etc.
- Provide feedback and coaching daily to athletes,
- maintain
- lesson plans and logs, and
- submit
- written
- year end
- evaluations on each athlete.
- Communicate any needs to perform job exceptionally to leadership
Mentor fellow coaches and share feedback to support their development
.
Assure that all facilities and equipment are properly
maintained
and stored.
Shoot video and conduct video analysis sessions with athletes regularly.
Travel may be
- required
- for
- races or
- competitions. Company vehicles will be
- utilized
- for
- transportation
- and
- ability
- to keep
- expense
- records
- will be
- required
- for
- reimbursement .
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Mountain Environment
- The primary outdoor environment requires tolerance to exposures such as cold, snow, wind, rain, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, extreme terrain, lightning, etc...
- Strenuous physical activity requires excellent physical fitness and may include skiing in all possible variable snow conditions and hiking in challenging terrain with equipment.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, including while on skis
- and safely load, ride, and unload chairlifts while performing job duties.
Must
demonstrate
the ability to ski or snowboard groomed and ungroomed black diamond terrain in a proficient, controlled, and safe manner across varying snow and weather conditions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in this position.
Perks of Working Here: Work & Play in the Mountains:
Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.
Benefits:
Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.
Other Perks:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
Pro deals with outdoor brands.
Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.