Alpine Race Coach

Race Coach

Teach ski and racing skills for student athletes ages 6 to 18

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide on-hill athletic instruction and coaching to race students.


• Evaluate and oversee the development of each athlete's skills.


• Develop strategies enabling athletes to reach their individual goals.


• Create an environment that promotes teamwork.


• Instill strong values and teach good sportsmanship.


• Provide coaching and instruction in a professional and effective manner.


• Connect and communicate with parents and other coaches.


• Assist high school coaches who train or race at Berkshire East.


• Set up and tear down equipment for racing events.


• Maintain training and racing courses.


• Inspect courses maintaining on-hill safety for athletes and other skiers.


• Oversee the safe execution of all training and racing activities.


• Provide clear direction and expectations to all team members.


• Maintain race equipment (gates, nets, cameras, timing, etc.).


• Prepare all required records and reports on coaching activities.


• Support team athletes at races at other mountains as required.


• Perform other tasks as assigned by race director.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Strong technical skier background.


• Effective teaching skills working with children.


• USSA membership required.


• L100, L200+ certification preferred. Intro to level 100 required


• Experience and certification as an Alpine Official preferred.


• Strong knowledge of skiing technique.


• Proven effective coaching style.


• Act as a role model; motivating and positively influencing athletes.


• Display good judgment skills in making decisions.


• Communicate clearly using 2 way radios.


• Communicate effectively with parents of racers to coordinate prior to training and race event days

Core Competencies

• Friendly Service: Treat people courteously and respond in a helpful manner.


• Maintain a high level of productivity displaying energy & enthusiasm.


• Interact with team members effectively and put team & company goals and safety first.

Physical Demands

• This is a physically demanding position.


• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 75 lbs.


• Must be able to ski, stand, bend, climb, lift, reach, push and pull repetitively.


• Must be mentally attentive and focused at all times.


• Must be able to adapt to climate and work in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

Shift Requirements:

• Occasional evening shifts for after school practices and races


• Weekend shifts required from Dec to March

Age Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least age 18

Other Requirements:

• Complete USSS background check required prior to being hired