Alpine Ski Coach

Job description

Work closely with the Alpine Program Director, Head Coaches and staff to foster alignment, and optimal participation and performance. Assist in the design and implementation of on snow programming. SSCV programs are based on a long-term-student-athlete-development model consisting of the following domains: student-athlete development, physical fitness, and nutrition, technical and tactical, mental, and social including academic-athletic support and balance, equipment, and competition.

ALPINE PROGRAM: Act as full-time on-hill coach for the alpine program. Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive, age-appropriate programming for the alpine athletes you are working with. Responsible for assisting with all aspects of alpine training, competition and travel as directed by the Head Coach.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING: Work with the Strength and Conditioning Manager as well as the Head Coach to deliver programming to the athletes and supervise activities.

ALPINE RACES AND VENUES: Work with the Head Coach to coordinate competition and travel schedules.

EQUIPMENT: Help maintain inventory records of alpine program and event related equipment. Help plan for purchase of new equipment, as necessary. Help repair and maintain equipment, as necessary.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Help administer aspects of the Program including but not limited to travel, trip budgets and info sheets, acting as Team Captain at races, vehicle upkeep and protocols, and expense reporting as directed by the Head Coach.

COMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNITY, AND CLUB: Develop and maintain consistent, professional, educational, and supportive communication structures with staff, parents, and the community concerning the alpine program. Work closely with other administrative staff as needed.

TRAINING VENUE: Will be required to work with the SSCV Operations staff to ensure the correct installation of safety standards including A-net, B-net, C-Net and other padding as required.

Travel and coach team at ski competitions (competitions last 3-4 days) regionally approximately 3-4 times per month and internationally approximately once throughout the season. Lodging and transportation will be provided during travel for training / practice at Copper Mountain Ski resort and ski competitions with athletes.

May perform other job duties pursuant to 27-2022, Coaches and Scouts.

F.a.5a-F.a.6b: 35+ hours/week. Saturdays-Sundays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Tuesdays-Fridays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Schedule (including workdays) may vary. May work more than the guaranteed hours.

F.b.8a: Workers will be paid no less than the salary listed. Employer may pay higher salary rates to workers based on seniority with employer, experience, or level of skill.

F.b.8: $32,512.50 for 8.5 months

F.c.1: The H-2B Temporary Alpine Ski Coaches will perform duties at the following locations:

598 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657
Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Summit County, CO

Special Requirements

Must be a certified ski coach or ski instructor equivalent to United States Ski and Snowboard (USSS) Level 100 or Professional Ski Instructors of America Level 1 equivalent.

Must possess 1 year of experience in ski coaching or ski instructing or 4 years of competing at a high level in Alpine Ski Racing.

On-the-job training will not be provided.

Must be registered with USSS and meet all of its certification requirements for ski coaches prior to start of employment.