Eastern Region Womens RDP Coach

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association•Park City, UT

About The Position

The Eastern Region Women’s RDP Coach is responsible for advancing Eastern Region female athletes through the Regional Development Program (RDP) to the U.S. Ski Team. The position works closely with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development staff, including the Eastern Region Director, other regional RDP coaches, U.S. Ski Team staff, and Eastern Region club coaches to lead an elite-level program for regional athletes to continue their athletic development toward the U.S. Ski Team. Annual performance targets include NorAm, U.S. Nationals, and World Junior Championship results, U18 Nationals podiums, top-300 world ranks, and athlete advancement to the U.S. Ski Team. Reports to the National Development Director. U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

Requirements

College degree required
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Level 200 coaches certification required
Evidence of management, accounting, communication, and organization skills required
Demonstrated technical coaching knowledge and proven ability to advance athletes required
Team player who demonstrates loyalty to the organization and the whole athletic program required
Computer skills, including video analysis, email, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software required
Heavy lifting of equipment
Driving long distances

Nice To Haves

Experience coaching at multiple levels: international, domestic FIS, and club levels preferred
PSIA certification preferred
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Referee Level 2 officials’ certification preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and coach athletes to their highest potential and advance them to the U.S. Ski Team
Support National Development projects within the established annual plan
Plan, manage, and lead Eastern Regional Development projects within the established annual plan
Maintain regular communication about programming with identified and emerging club athletes, their coaches and parents
Assist in the education and development of coaches through project exposures
Responsive communication via email, phone, and text with staff, coaches, athletes, and parents
Positive and inclusive outward-facing demeanor as a gateway coach in the development system
Work proactively with Alpine Development staff and all departments of U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Proper maintenance of equipment, including rental vehicles, training equipment, radios, and video
Assist in making sure that all program participation fees are collected in advance
Stay within established budgets for all projects
Submit timely expense reports and reconcile each project within two weeks of completion