Alpine Race Coach

Catamount Ski; South Egremont (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Catamount Ski in Massachusetts is seeking a Race Coach to teach on-hill racing skills to student athletes aged 6 to 18. You will coach, evaluate progress, and develop strategies to help each racer reach personal goals.

The role requires USSA membership, a strong skiing background, and the ability to communicate with parents and fellow coaches. You may work evenings and weekends, with safety and teamwork as top priorities.

Qualifications

• USSA membership required.
• Intro to Level 100 required; L100/L200+ preferred.
• Strong skiing technique knowledge.
• Effective on-hill coaching with children.
• Alpine Official certification preferred.
• Ability to motivate and role-model for athletes.
• Clear communication with parents and other coaches.
• Good judgment in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-hill coaching to race students.
• Evaluate and oversee athletes' skill development.
• Develop strategies to help athletes reach goals.
• Promote teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Communicate with parents and other coaches.
• Assist high school coaches at Berkshire East.
• Set up and tear down race equipment.
• Maintain training and race courses and safety.

Skills

Strong technical skiing

Teaching children

USSA membership

L100/L200 certification

Alpine Official certification

Coaching style

Decision making

Radio communication

Parent communication

Tools

Two-way radios

Job description

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