About the role
Seasonal
At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be
A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES . BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type). Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes Free or discounted IKON pass Discounted golf & fitness center memberships Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs Retail + F&B discounts Friends & family tickets Onsite medical clinic Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs 401(k) plan with company match Discounted tuition plan Paid parental leave Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation Additional perks & benefits for year round employees POSITION SUMMARY
The Stratton Winter Sports Club Freestyle/ Freeski
Coach will provide the highest level of modern Freestyle/Freeski coaching to prepare athletes for all levels of competition. Coaches should have
strong communication
skills, foster positive relationships with parents and athletes, and make quick, effective decisions to ensure safe and best-practice coaching. Along with on-hill management of athletes, coaches will
assist
with building and
maintaining
training and event venues. The starting wage for this role is $20.00/hour,
increases
with certifications.
Recruitment for this role will be ongoing through December. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Execute a comprehensive in-season programming plan put forth by the Program Manager
Recognize industry trends and advancements and incorporate these methods into seasonal goals and daily training plans
Maintain positive dynamic communication plan to effectively inform all constituents of training schedules, critical program updates, specific event details, expanded training opportunities, program policies and philosophies
Understand and uphold concepts for growth opportunity and program improvements to include expanded programming, camps, social activities that promote a year-round connection
Maintain excellent guest and employee rapport and ensure customer satisfaction
remains
at the highest level possible
Develop strategies to expand insight into who your customers are and what they are looking for while
maintaining
strong relationships with them
Attend daily meetings as
required
and be able to step in as back up into any part of the daily operations
Maintain
- appropriate asset
- protection and inventory control
- Prepare venues as needed for training and competitions
- Supervise training venues to ensure safety while athletes are training and that only authorized individuals are with-in venue boundaries
- Participate on working groups when asked, as they pertain to the interests of the program
- Maintain the highest safety standards and code compliance for guests and staff daily
Additional
duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL
AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma, or equivalent, in progress or completed,
- required
Previous
- experience
- participating
- in and coaching within their respective discipline at a state/local event,
- required
Previous
- experience
- maintaining
- venues
- in accordance with
- criteria set by US Ski & Snowboard and/or USASA,
- required
- US Ski & Snowboard and/or USASA membership,
- required
- Knowledge and understanding of US Ski & Snowboard and/or USASA rules and regulations,
- required
- Familiar with event travel and should be prepared to travel as needed
Current
Safesport
, CPR and First Aid and CDC Heads Up Concussion,
required
Additional
industry certifications or endorsements would be strongly considered
Effective communication skills
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Regular event travel may be
- required . Reimbursement is given for authorized travel expenses.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires work on select evenings and all weekends and holidays during the winter season.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable
- accommodations .
- An Equal Opportunity Employer