Assistant Coach, Alpine Skiing

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Vermont is seeking an Assistant Coach for its Alpine skiing program. This full-time position entails coaching, recruiting, and mentoring student-athletes and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level.

Benefits

Generous health, dental, life, and disability benefits

Educational assistance programs

Access to athletic facilities and cultural events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in skiing at collegiate level and 3-5 years of coaching experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Coach technical and tactical aspects of Alpine skiing in practices and competitions.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes following NCAA regulations.
• Assist in program administration including travel planning and budgeting.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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The assistant coach provides support to the head coach in all aspects of the Alpine skiing program. Coach and mentor student-athletes in support of their growth as a student-athlete and member of the Middlebury College community.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $50,898 - $63,624 per year. It is a one-year term assignment with an end date of June 30, 2026.

Core Responsibilities:

• Coach the technical and tactical aspects of Alpine skiing in practices and competitions
• Recruit prospective student-athletes within the rules and regulations of Middlebury, NESCAC and the NCAA
• Provide waxing expertise for practices and competitions
• Assist the head coach with the administration of the program including but not limited to travel plans, equipment purchasing, and budgeting
• Mentor and provide support for student-athletes in support of their development in the sport as well as in their academics and personal development
• Assist the head coach in developing and delivering programming relative to student-athlete development including but not limited to mental health, DEI, leadership, sexual violence prevention, and hazing
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach or Director of Athletics in support of the program or department. This may include event management, strength and conditioning, or teaching in the required Physical Education program
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Experience skiing at the collegiate level and 3-5 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level of elite academy level preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents through strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of issues of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Excels in organizational skills, computer skills, and able to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail. Works effectively within a diverse department and team as well as independently
• Must maintain appropriate certifications in CPR/AED/First Aid and must complete the annual NCAA Division III Rules Test. Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and if requested a college vehicle license
  
  
  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Long and irregular hours, including early morning, nights and weekends. Long hours in the cold, often on skis.

Extensive travel for recruiting and competitions, including driving vans and waxing trailers in winter conditions.

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski areas). The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access)
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://go.middlebury.edu/benefits
• Or click see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Vermont or Monterey!
  
  

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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