Head Freeride Coach

JOB TITLE: HeadFreerideCoach

DIVISION:SnowsportsTeams

REPORTS TO:TeamSolitude Manager

LOCATION:Snowsports Ski & Ride

CLASSIFICATION:Full-Time/Seasonal/Hourly

PAY RATE:$28.88

POSITION: 

The Head Freeride Coachis responsible forthe Solitude Freeride Teamprograms. They will deliverhigh-qualitytraining andprepare athletes forperformance inIFSA(International Freeskiers & Snowboarders Association)competitions.An intimate knowledge of Freeride competitions and coaching principalsarean essential part of the job.Our programspredominantly workwith childrenages10to 18(U12– U19)focused oncompeting at least once per season or trying to qualify for Junior Freeride Champs and build the foundation for an adult career. The right candidates willpossessan organized work style, display enthusiasm and professionalism, and support team members to excel in their roles. This position requires exceptional communication skills,understanding ofhow to help athletes and parentsestablishseasonal goals, and the abilityto designstrategies toattainthem. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Available throughout the winter season including weekends, holidays, andevenings fromSeptemberthroughApril. Additionally, available for specific spring/summer training camps as needed.

• Advanced level skiing skills and knowledge. 

• Level 100 IFSA certification(200 preferred)or the ability to obtain during the season. 

• Experience as an athlete in an organized race or freerideprogrampreferred. Competition experience at the national level is a plus.

• Multiple seasons coaching in an organized IFSA freeride club, US Ski and Snowboard, or high school program.

• Avalanche safety education/certification, and/or the motivation and willingness to obtain these certifications during the first season of employment. 

• Familiarity with either US Ski and Snowboard, IFSA, or PSIA/AASI coaching methodologies and movement analysis.

• A contemporaryunderstanding ofcurrent IFSA rules,judging criteria, and athletepipeline. 

• Excellentpeopleskills areto effectively communicate with athletes, parents, other coaches, mountainemployeesand guests on the mountain. 

• Havehigh standardsforsafety in all training environments. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assistwith all Teams departmentoperationsasneeded, reporting to Teams Manager

• Conduct athlete assessments

• Provide weekly, monthly andseason longtrainingplans

• On-snow management oftheFreerideteamfrom U12up to U19 athletesincluding coaching athletes directlyand managing effective athlete groupingsfor staff.

• Equipmentsupervision,i.e.;drills, fencing, gates,radios,etc.

• Maintainaccuraterecords; release of liability, race forms, IFSA memberships, travel expenses

• Assistathletes in registering for events

• Excellent communication with parents,athletes,and management.Fast turnaround time on communication on various platforms ranging from phone and email to teams to TeamSnap, etc.

• Provide feedback and coaching daily to athletes,maintainlesson plans and logs, andsubmitwrittenyear-endevaluations on each athlete. 

• Maintainaccuraterecords, assure compliance with policies, and manage finances

• Communicate any needs to perform job exceptionally to leadership 

• Assure that all facilities and equipment are properlymaintainedand stored. 

• Shoot video and conduct video analysis sessions with athletes regularly. 

• Travel may befor races or competitions. Company vehicles will beutilizedfor transportation andabilityto keep expense records will befor reimbursement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mountain Environment: 

• The primary outdoor environment requires tolerance to exposures such as cold, snow, wind, rain, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, extreme terrain, lightning, etc... 

• Strenuous physical activity requires excellent physical fitness and may include skiing in all possible variable snow conditions and hiking in challenging terrain with equipment. 

• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, including while on skis and safely load, ride, and unload chairlifts while performing job duties.

• Mustdemonstratethe ability to ski or snowboard groomed and ungroomed black diamond terrain in a proficient, controlled, and safe manner across varying snow and weather conditions.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in this position.