About this role
Position Summary
The Certified Race Coach is responsible for developing alpine athletes across a range of ages and competitive levels through structured training, technical skill progression, and race preparation. This role fosters strong foundational skills, advanced racing techniques, sportsmanship, and a lifelong passion for the sport. Certified Coaches are expected to maintain all required certifications and comply with USSA standards as well as internal practices, procedures, and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality race coaching in alignment with program goals
- Create a supportive and fun learning environment
- Assist with training plans, skill development, and gate training
- Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and program directors
- Participate in staff training sessions
- Accurately record all hours worked, ensure time entries are complete, and promptly resolve any discrepancies prior to the end of each pay period
- Complete required training as assigned by mountain leadership
- Other duties as assigned by mountain leadership
Qualifications
Qualifications
- USSA certification required
- CPR/First Aid/Stop the Bleed certification required
- PSIA certification preferred
- Prior coaching or teaching experience in ski racing or alpine skiing
- Experience working with young athletes
- Strong skiing ability with knowledge of racing techniques
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Positive and team-oriented attitude
- Willingness to learn and apply training techniques provided by leadership
- Available to work 2 Saturdays in November for dryland training
- Available to work Thursday 6p-9p, Saturday 8a-2p, and Sunday 8a-2p from mid December to mid March (exact dates may vary)
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Successful completion of background check
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk and ski for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours)
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold temperatures, snow wind, and limited visibility
- Ability to walk, stand and navigate snow-covered, icy, uneven, and changing terrain, surface and sub-surface conditions
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $18.50/hour
- Benefits: Complimentary ski/ride access for the duration of employment and employee discounts on food and beverages at participating locations (subject to mountain policy)