Alpine Race Coach

Telluride Ski & Golf; South Egremont (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Telluride Ski & Golf is seeking a Race Coach to lead on-hill coaching for youth racers, ages 6–18, and to oversee skill development and event safety. You will work with athletes, communicate with parents, and assist high school coaches at Berkshire East as needed.

The role emphasizes teaching, teamwork, safety, and professional instruction, with occasional after-school practices and weekend races during the season.

Qualifications

• 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 in decisions.
• Communicate clearly using 2 way radios.
• Communicate effectively with parents of racers to coordinate prior to training and race event days.

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.

Skills

Technical skiing

Teaching children

USSA membership

L100/L200 certifications

Coaching style

Communication via radios

Parent communication

Education

USSA L100/L200 certifications; Intro to level 100 required

Job description

Race Coach

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

• 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.
• 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.

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