Para Snowboard Team Assistant Coach

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

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Para Snowboard Team Assistant Coach. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. The Para Snowboard Team Assistant Coach is responsible for advancing Para Snowboard national team athletes to the highest ranks of Para Snowboard competition through National Level races, World Cup, World Championships, and Paralympic Competition. The position reports to the Para Snowboard Head Coach and may work closely with the Para Sport Director and development program coaches to create opportunities for a stronger pipeline development system.

Requirements

Past Para Snowboard experience NOT required, but willingness to learn and be creative is required
Evidence of athlete 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

Nice To Haves

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Level 200 coaches certification preferred
AASI certification preferred
Experience coaching at multiple levels: international, domestic FIS, and club levels preferred
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Referee Level 2 officials’ certification preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to the implementation and success of the Para Snowboard Team’s annual program
Develop a productive working relationship with each athlete
Manage athletes’ conditioning and recovery and / or Equipment Service during all training and racing projects
Assist in coordination with the High Performance and Medical departments regarding injuries, athlete rehabilitation and program integration
Understand and agree with the vision and mission of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and uphold the core values
Assist the Head Coach with all on-hill training and racing responsibilities
Assist Head Coach with video, timing, and equipment management
Assist Head Coach in preparing evaluations of every training and racing project
Work proactively with all Para Sport staff and all departments of U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Participate on staff at select national development projects and initiatives
Assist in the education and development of professional coaches at the club level
Continue to pursue knowledge and education of alpine ski racing, para sport, and athletic development
Submit timely expense reports and assist with reconciling each project upon completion
Work with the Head Coach to stay within the established budget