Race Coach - Winter - Full / Part Time

Blue Mountain Resort; The Blue Mountains; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading outdoor recreation company in Ontario seeks a Race Coach responsible for the safety and skill development of athletes. The role involves designing training plans, promoting team motivation, and maintaining communication with parents. Ideally, candidates should hold ACA-CSC and CSIA certifications, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work weekends during peak seasons. Join a dynamic team in Canada's largest mountain resort offering competitive hourly wages and employee benefits.

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees

Discounts on Blue Mountain lift tickets for family and friends

Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats

Free skating

Retail savings at various stores

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in unpredictable weather conditions.
• Previous race, race coaching or ski instructing experience is an asset.
• Must work weekends from Christmas through March Break.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, fun race training environment for athletes.
• Work with management to design and evaluate training plans.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding their athletes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

ACA-CSC Entry Level Trained / Certified qualification

Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Level 1

Job description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at Alterra owned destinations!
• Alterra Mountain Passes for your family;
• Discounts on Blue Mountain Lift tickets for friends and family;
• Free skating;
• Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;
• Staff room rates at all our hotels;
• Retail savings at Burton, The North Face, Red Devil Sports, Hillside, and more!

HOURLY RATE: Starting at $19.29 per hour

Full Or Part-time Hours

• Full Time: Average 4-5 shifts/week
• Part Time: Average 1-3 shifts/week

The Race Coach

The Race Coach is responsible for the safety, skill development and supervision of all athletes on their team. It is also the responsibility of the Race Coach to help the Supervisors create and maintain an athlete centered training and race environment by providing quality service in a professional, well-organized and up to date manner. The Race Coach will also assist the Head Coach, Supervisors and Race Administrative Coordinators with all aspects of training and race duties as required.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Provide a safe, fun and personalized race training environment for skill development of our athletes.
• Work with the Manager and Assistant Manager of Race, Race Supervisors and your co-coach to design, implement, evaluate and adjust season-long training and competition plans.
• Engage, motivate and lead your team and athletes.
• Teach by example with frequent demonstrations.
• Be prepared with a plan and maintain an accurate journal of training activities.
• Maintain frequent contact with parents.
• Facilitate team trips to other races and events in the area.
• Promotes Blue Mountain and acts as role model for athletes.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Must hold a minimum ACA-CSC Entry Level Trained / Certified qualification (i.e. Level 1).
• Must hold a minimum Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) Level 1.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of unpredictable weather conditions.
• Previous race, race coach and/or ski instructing experience considered an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and excellent customer services skills.
• Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from Christmas through March Break.
• Successful applicants (18yrs of age+) are required to provide a Criminal Background Check (Vulnerable Sector Search).

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

Blue Mountain Resort Company Overview

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

Alterra Company Overview

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

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