Assistant Coach, Alpine Skiing

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire invites applications for an Assistant Coach, Alpine Skiing. The role assists the head coach in planning, training, fundraising, course maintenance, and attracting talented student-athletes to compete at the NCAA Division I level while ensuring student-athlete welfare.

This 10-month appointment runs September through June. The successful candidate will support on-hill training, travel to competitions, NCAA compliance, and coordination with academic progress, aiming

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in alpine skiing.
• Ski racing experience at a competitive level.
• Course setting experience and familiarity with on-hill operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in planning and maintaining the Alpine Ski program.
• Develop and retain athletically talented student-athletes for competition within the conference, regionally or nationally.
• Assist in on-hill training sessions including course setting, videoing, timing, and safety netting.
• Travel to and assist with competitions; handle travel reservations and race-day operations.
• Support NCAA compliance and monitor student-athletes’ academic progress to remain eligible.
• Aid in retention, APR and GSR efforts to support student-athlete success.
• Assist with fundraising and community outreach activities.
• Actively recruit student-athletes suitable for UNH programs.
• Maintain NCAA compliance documentation and complete required certifications.

Skills

Coaching experience

Ski racing experience

Course setting experience

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

The Assistant Coach, Alpine Skiing will assist the head coach in planning, fundraising and maintaining the Alpine Ski program including training and conditioning programs; course setting/maintenance and recruiting talented student-athletes to enhance performance of a highly visible sport to compete successfully against opponents at the NCAA Division I level, while ensuring the welfare of the student-athletes.

This position is 10 months - September through June.

Job Duties

• Assist the head coach in planning and maintaining the Alpine Ski program including planning training and conditioning programs;
• Developing and retaining athletically talented student-athletes to compete successfully within the conference, regionally and or nationally.
• Assist in all on hill training sessions, including but not limited to course setting/maintenance, videoing, setting up timing, setting up safety netting.
• Travel to and assist with all competitions. Make travel reservations, attend coaches meetings, assist with all race day operations.
• Assist with all NCAA compliance issues. Encourage student-athletes to perform to their highest academic potential, assist in monitoring student-athletes’ progress toward degree requirements to remain eligible.
• Give attention to the retention and eligibility of student-athletes as it impacts your sport’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR).
• Assist with any fundraising and community outreach activities.
• Assess talent and actively recruit talented student-athletes to the Alpine Ski program who are suitable for the UNH academic programs.
• Assist the Head Coach with any additional duties.
• Pass the NCAA coaches certification test, attend all mandatory NCAA compliance meetings and maintain appropriate forms and documentation in office files to be reviewed upon request.
• Maintain competency with respect to knowledge of, compliance with, state and federal laws, University policies/ regulations, ELSA rules/policies, and NCAA rules.
• Report to the Director of Athletics any violation of NCAA, conference, and or institutional rules.
• Represent the University on a high professional level, with dignity, integrity, and strength of character.
• Respect the rights and dignity of each student-athlete, display sensitivity to diversity issues and work to create an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Requirements

• Previous coaching experience, Ski racing experience, course setting experience.
• Familiarity with Division I Intercollegiate Athletics, Division I ski experience.
• Master's Degree.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$40,000.00 - $85,000.00. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources.

Location

Durham.