F.A.S.T. Long Track Head Coach
About The Position
Facilitated Athlete Sport Training (F.A.S.T.) Long Track Head Coach Utah Olympic Oval – Kearns, UT Are you passionate about developing speed skating athletes and helping them reach the next level? The Utah Olympic Oval is seeking a FAST Long Track Head Coach to guide motivated athletes through high-performance training in a world-class Olympic environment. This is a year-round coaching position with a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends depending on training times and competition schedules. The Utah Olympic Oval offers the opportunity to work at the “Fastest Ice on Earth” while contributing to Utah’s Olympic legacy. You’ll join a mission-driven, collaborative environment of experienced coaches, former athletes, and professionals committed to athlete development. Your time will be split between coaching athletes and planning their development. On the ice, you’ll run training sessions, observe technique, and provide feedback to improve performance. Off the ice, you’ll review video, plan training progressions, and meet with athletes to discuss goals and challenges. You’ll also collaborate with Oval coaches while mentoring athletes and reinforcing accountability. This role is ideal for a coach who enjoys developing athletes and seeing steady progress over time. You are a coach who believes athlete development is built through consistency, trust, and accountability. You enjoy, and take pride in, helping motivated athletes grow and understand that progress comes from both technical coaching and strong relationships. You bring a collaborative mindset and are committed to improving both your athletes and yourself. At the Utah Olympic Oval, you’ll be part of a legacy of athletes who have trained on the Fastest Ice on Earth and gone on to compete at high levels. This role is ideal for a coach who wants to make a meaningful impact while contributing to a program built on our core values of Grit, Collaboration, and Impact. If you’re ready to help develop the next generation of speed skating athletes and contribute to a program with Olympic roots, apply through this posting or on our Foundation career page .
Requirements
- High-level long track speed skating experience as a competitive athlete or coach, with strong technical knowledge of training and performance development
- Ability to develop athletes through structured training plans, performance feedback, and technical coaching
- Working knowledge of sport science principles including biomechanics, physiology, and athlete development
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust, provide accountability, and work collaboratively
- Self-motivated leadership style with the ability to operate independently while supporting program goals
Nice To Haves
- Previous head or assistant coach experience
- Experience developing athletes toward national or international competition
- U.S. Speedskating coaching certification (Level 3) or equivalent coaching credentials
- Familiarity with U.S. Speedskating high-performance pathways
- Experience using video analysis tools or contributing to program development
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- HSA and 403(b) with employer match
- Free summer Olympic Park Gold Passes, winter tubing passes to Soldier Hollow, and free ice skating at the Oval for you, your friends, and family
- Additional program and retail discounts at our three Olympic venues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
