All Mountain Ski Team Coach

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe•Reno, NV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coaching Ski Team athletes, focusing on developing their skiing abilities and fostering a love for the sport. The coach will be responsible for teaching various skill levels, managing on-snow incidents, communicating with athletes and families, and assisting with general ski school operations. The position requires strong skiing fundamentals, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

Excellent English communication skills.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Ability to proficiently ski Advanced, Intermediate, and Beginner terrain, utilizing proper ski fundamentals in all conditions.
Ability to work under pressure, cross-train, multi-task, prioritize tasks, and follow directions from Supervisors, etc.
Ability to work with a partner coach, and maintain productive working relationships with fellow Ski Team coaches.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to work at least one weekend day for the duration of the Ski Team season.
Alpine skis (professionally tuned), bindings (calibrated by a certified professional ski technician), and boots (binding compatible/certified). Equipment must be appropriate for all conditions and manufacturer-certified (i.e. not outdated).

Nice To Haves

Ability to work/coach both Saturday/Sunday for the duration of the Ski Team season.
Experience with ski racing, including coaching, competing, race crew, and/or administration.
Experience with Freeride skiing, including coaching, competing, and/or administration. Familiarity with TJFS, IFSA and/or FIS Freeride events, governance, standards, etc.
Previous experience as a Ski School instructor, and/or Ski Team coach.
Familiarity with PSIA, USSS, and/or formal experience with technical skiing skills development, including the SkillsQuest training curriculum.
Active USSS and/or PSIA certification within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

Teach/coach Beginner to Advanced level skiers.
Understand, observe, and teach all Ski Team safety, group handling, and training operations rules, requirements, processes, and protocols.
Establish rapport with Ski Team athletes and families, including training day debriefs.
Develop camaraderie among Ski Team athletes in a fun coaching environment.
Facilitate the development of lifelong skiers.
Communicate issues, needs, and questions effectively to fellow coaches, Supervisors/Director, and Ski Patrol.
Manage on-snow incidents utilizing proper protocols.
Follow the All Mountain Program ‘athlete development curriculum’ to develop athlete skiing ability.
Run prescribed drills by explaining, performing (demo), observing (movement analysis), and providing feedback to athletes.
Read, understand, and apply training day Ski Team coach preparation e-mails and included materials/content.
Assist in the general operation of Ski Team/Ski School activities and special events, including races, competitions, end-of-season evaluations, fun races, etc.
Assist in Rosebuds, Ski School and/or other departments during holiday periods or as needed (i.e. shovel crew).
Assist in general operation of all ski school and/or resort activities.
Performs other related tasks as necessary.