Alpine Ski Assistant Coach

Breck School; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Breck School is seeking an Assistant Alpine Ski Coach to support the Alpine Ski program under the Head Coach and Director of Athletics. This role focuses on day-to-day program operations and preparing student-athletes for varsity competition, while upholding NFHS and MSHSL guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have Alpine Ski experience, strong coaching fundamentals, and the ability to foster teamwork and leadership among a diverse student body in a competitive program.

Qualifications

• Prior playing or coaching experience in Alpine Ski.
• Understanding of Alpine Ski fundamentals and effective coaching techniques and skills, including rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of Alpine Ski.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (MSHSL, etc.), opponents, staff, parents, and athletes.
• Exhibits professionalism, organizational, communication, delegation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce the tone and culture of the team – model teamwork, trust, inclusivity, respect and leadership; encourage sportsmanlike conduct at all times.
• Manage and supervise practices and athletic events.
• Work with student athletes to improve their abilities in Alpine Ski.
• Partner with coaching staff to provide unity across all levels and teams.
• Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to provide a year round support.
• Encourage and support multi-sport athletes within Breck.
• Participate in special activities, such as parent meetings, senior night, banquets, etc.
• Attend meetings and events to improve coaching performance, such as professional development meetings, clinics, etc.

Skills

Alpine Ski fundamentals

Coaching techniques

Team leadership

Professionalism

Job description

Reports to: Director of Athletics and Head Alpine Ski Coach

Breck Overview

Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Position Overview

The Assistant Alpine Ski Coach is responsible for supporting the success of the Alpine Ski program. Working in close partnership with the Alpine Ski Head Coach, the Assistant Coach manages the day-to-day operations of the program while playing a key role in preparing student-athletes for success at the varsity level. All coaches are required to abide by rules and regulations of the NFHS, the MSHSL, IMAC Conference and Breck School.

Responsibilities

Reinforce the tone and culture of the team – model teamwork, trust, inclusivity, respect and leadership; encourage sportsmanlike conduct at all times.

Manage and supervise practices and athletic events.

Work with student athletes to improve their abilities in Alpine Ski.

Partner with coaching staff to provide unity across all levels and teams.

Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to provide a year round support.

Encourage and support multi-sport athletes within Breck.

Participate in special activities, such as parent meetings, senior night, banquets, etc.

Attend meetings and events to improve coaching performance, such as professional development meetings, clinics, etc.

Qualifications

Prior playing or coaching experience in Alpine Ski.

Understanding of Alpine Ski fundamentals and effective coaching techniques and skills, including rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of Alpine Ski.

Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (MSHSL, etc.), opponents, staff, parents, and athletes.

Exhibits professionalism, organizational, communication, delegation, and interpersonal skills.