Head Para Alpine Coach

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

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head Para Alpine Coach is responsible for leading the USSS Para Alpine Program at the elite level (e.g World Cup). This Coach defines and implements the vision and strategy to create the best Para Alpine Team in the world with multiple champions for years to come. With a focus on driving performance the Para Alpine Head Coach will be responsible for building and leading the Team and organizing and implementing the preparation and competition period plans for the entire Para Alpine Team. U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting 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

Understands and agrees with US Ski & Snowboard’s values; Grit, Excellence, Team, Fun, Integrity
A minimum of 10 years experience in alpine coaching
Excellent at building relationships, being collaborative, listening, and communication skills
Proven leadership skills
A mindset for thinking outside of the box and pushing the boundaries to achieve excellence
Level 400 coach or the equivalent
Ability to accurately evaluate critical success factors for alpine athletes at the elite level
Proven ability to prepare and execute a successful athletic plan for alpine skiers at the elite level
Competent at traveling throughout the European Alpine region with a group
Strong budgeting and expense management skills, proven ability to deliver a program on budget
Capable computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong team player with a demonstrated loyalty to the program and the organization

Responsibilities

Set the Para Alpine Team’s overall strategy, culture and plans and then ensure full implementation
Responsible for the athletic success of the program and its athletes
Provide direction, guidance and leadership to the entire Para Alpine Team
Ensure each athlete has an individual plan (annual and long term)
Work with the High Performance Department to design and implement the conditioning plan for each athlete and the Team and drive game changing, innovate sports science initiatives
Communicate frequently and effectively with all staff and athletes
Ensure the completion of all Reports as defined by Team protocol (e.g. Preparation Period Camp Reports, Injury Reports, Expense Reports, Athlete Reports, etc…)
Work closely with the Para Sport Director regarding general program goals, direction, plans, progress, and initiatives.
Establish the method of operation, reporting structures, and staff duties for the Para Alpine Team and facilitate the communications that follow those lines
Manage staff via regular reviews, sharing of best practices, professional development plans, organizational OKR’s
Drive recruitment including identifying, attracting, retaining, and developing best in the world talent
Create an inspiring, high performing atmosphere that enables empowerment, innovation and initiative to be adopted by all staff
Implement continued professional improvement opportunities for each staff member, according to their responsibilities and needs
Ensure effective operational logistics, scheduling, coordination and communication of all athlete and/or coach preparation/competition/project schedules
Drive the creation and implementation of Team Criteria and Team naming
Oversee, track and manage the Team’s budget
Ensure regular and timely expense reporting from all staff and athletes which conforms to the reporting standards established by the CFO
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.