Freestyle/Freeski Coach

POSITION SUMMARY

The Stratton Winter Sports Club Freestyle/FreeskiCoach will provide the highest level of modern Freestyle/Freeski coaching to prepare athletes for all levels of competition. Coaches should havestrong communicationskills, 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 willassistwith building andmaintainingtraining and event venues. The starting wage for this role is $20.00/hour,increaseswith 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 satisfactionremainsat the highest level possible

• Develop strategies to expand insight into who your customers are and what they are looking for whilemaintainingstrong relationships with them

• Attend daily meetings asrequiredand be able to step in as back up into any part of the daily operations

• Maintainappropriate assetprotection 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

• Additionalduties as assigned  

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE,SKILLAND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, in progress or completed,required

• Previousexperienceparticipatingin and coaching within their respective discipline at a state/local event,required

• Previousexperiencemaintainingvenuesin accordance withcriteria 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

• CurrentSafesport, CPR and First Aid and CDC Heads Up Concussion,required

• Additionalindustry certifications or endorsements would be strongly considered

• Effective communication skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

Regular event travel may berequired. 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 reasonableaccommodations.  

An Equal Opportunity Employer