Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Overview of Position : Alpine Race Team Coaches work with a group of athletes throughout the course of the season developing a strong foundation of skiing skills and fundamentals, preparing them for competitive ski racing. Prior racing or coaching experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided and professional education and certification through PSIA or USSS may be supported.
Job Responsibilities and Duties :
- Utilize modern teaching and coaching methods and tactics in alignment with the Alpine Skiing Fundamentals and consistent with PSIA, USSS, and the direction of the Race Program Director
- Execute all coaching assignments as based on program needs
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills regarding on-mountain safety including appropriate terrain selection, and effective group management in varying on-snow training environments
- Develop relationships with athletes and co-workers based on mutual trust to establish and accomplish athlete training goals
- Foster an effective coaching environment for athletes
- Promote play, experimentation, and exploration of skills and mountain terrain appropriately
- Adhere to all WMC Racing policies and procedures particularly as it relates to guest and employee safety
- Assist in setting up and tearing down equipment in training environments
- Participate in all assigned development training sessions and utilize provided resources to independently develop skills and knowledge
- Fulfill a season long coaching commitment
- Other duties as needed
Work Schedule and Conditions : This is a part-time seasonal position on weekends and holiday periods from mid-December through mid-March, with the possibility of full-time work for the right candidate.
Requirements : Job Qualifications :
Must be an advanced level skierMust have a strong understanding of the Alpine Responsibility CodeDemonstrated ability to instruct, preferably within a competitive sports settingPrevious racing or coaching experience preferredPhysical RequirementsMust be able to regularly and consistently move equipment or people weighing up to 50 poundsMust be able to observe and identify potential hazards and obstacles including but not limited to : safe trail and traffic merging, appropriate lift riding, changing snow conditions, and avoidance of other people and obstaclesMust be able to safely walk, hike, ski or snowboard, and navigate uneven terrain with snow and ice-covered hills and surfacesMust be able to ski or snowboard comfortably and safely on green and blue terrain up to 6 hours per day in any outdoor winter weather conditionsAbility to push, pull, stoop, kneel, and reach regularly