Freeride Coach

JOB SUMMARY

The Freeride Team Coach at Crystal Mountain, Washington is responsible for training and mentoring young athletes in big mountain, all-mountain, and competition-focused freeride skiing and snowboarding. This position emphasizes skill development, safety, and mountain awareness while fostering a positive team culture. Coaches create progressive training plans, guide athletes through varied terrain and conditions, and support participation in IFSA-sanctioned events and other competitions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, high-level terrain competence, and the ability to inspire confidence and growth in athletes of varying ages and abilities. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coaching Crystal Mountain Freeride Programs; may be utilized as substitute coach.

• Coaching freestyle/freeride focusedlessons.

• Available on weekends from December-March.

• Uphold, promote, and support the Snowsport School vision of fostering a community of passionate skiers and riders.

• Implement team training at the direction of theFreeride Manager: accountable for the quality of curriculum, products and services delivered.

• Execute a long-term athlete development focus: athlete retention and skill development.

• Know and adhere to schedule, time & attendance expectations.

• Set up quality training environments: Transport and install necessary equipment for training, safety & security including closures, signage, training poles/panels, drills and other.

• Communicate effectively with Team Members including guests and employees.

• Ensure and execute teamwork within the team, departments, and company.

• Attend and positively contribute to required trainings and meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Freeride Supervisor, Manager and/or SRS Director.

• Assist operations of Crystal Mountain Resort hosted freeride events.

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• Strong skiing/snowboardingskills; the ability to ski/snowboard all terrain at Crystal Mountain Resort in any condition.

• Strongskiing/snowboard coaching skills; the ability to lead a group into all levels of terrain and conditions.

• The ability to set a professional example both on and off the hill.

• Proficiency with computers, phones, and mobile devices, their corresponding applications and basic office equipment on a constant basis.

• Ability to work well independently or within a group.

• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in ski/snowboard competitions.

• Experience coaching sports.

Education and Certifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• IFSA Coach 100 or higher certification

• USASA Coach 100 or higher certification

• PSIA/AASILevel 2 or higher certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position may be required to work Crystal Mountain Resort hosted events, weekends and holidays while in operation.

• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

• Ability to work for extended periods of time on skis/snowboard standing, sliding, sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

• Able to spend long periods outside without breaks. (Minimum 2 hours)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer