CCSC Alpine Race Coach (PT Seasonal)

Crystal Mountain; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, MI is seeking CCSC Race Coaches to train youth racers across levels, on skis and snowboard. The role emphasizes safety, learning, and fostering competitive skills within CCSC standards.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and PSIA Level 1 and USSS Level 100 certifications. Candidates should be reliable, communicative, and committed to Crystal Mountain’s core values. On-site coaching schedule may include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise verbal communication skills required.
• Dependability and goal orientation are essential.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and adheres to Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with a fun, safe and memorable learning experience.
• Use varied teaching strategies to create a learning environment.
• Encourage enthusiasm for skiing and racing development.
• Develop group dynamics appropriate for age and skill.
• Work with program director on racer training plans.
• Assist with registration, equipment and scheduling tasks.
• Maintain safety guidelines and the Responsibility Code.
• Deliver superior customer service and maintain positive relations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Dependable

Professional conduct

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PSIA Level 1

USSS Level 100

Job description

Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary

CCSC Race Coaches work with all levels of youth racers, from skiers who are just beginning to race, to highly accomplished racers. This person will help our young athletes become the best racers they can be, while working on skis/snowboard. CCSC Coaches and staff are required to uphold the guidelines and standards of CCSC as well as those required by Crystal Mountain.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guests with a fun, safe, enjoyable and memorable learning experience while exploring appropriate terrain on Crystal Mountain.
• Create a fun environment that is conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for skiing/racing, the learning process, and the further development of good skiing/racing skills.
• Develop and foster group dynamics appropriate for the age, skill, and makeup of the students in the class.
• Work with program director to design short and long-term racer training and development plans.
• Assist with operational responsibilities, including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment filling resources, preparing training plans and coaching schedules, upkeep of outdoor racing areas, setting and removing race gates and race courses, timing races, and cleanliness of facility.
• Evaluate the accomplishments of students by using the appropriate methods developed for each club participant.
• Follow the club's etiquette guidelines while interacting with guests and respond to all guests in a courteous, professional manner. Maintain positive relations with students, parents, visitors, and general public at all times.
• Instruct all students on The Responsibility Code and ensure all safety practices are taught and adhered to.
• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, respect, and professionalism at all times.
• Attend all required training, safety and other meetings, required both by the department and company.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving personal skiing/racing and teaching abilities through attendance of supplementary training.
• Conduct lessons according to the CCSC standards.
• Be knowledgeable and willing to learn more about PSIA & USSS training systems.
• Be knowledgeable of the programs CCSC offers.
• Ensure students’ equipment is adequate and comfortable.
• Know the safety procedures for missing or injured students and guests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Dependable and meets goals.
• Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum PSIA Level 1 & USSS Level 100 Certified.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Able to work any shift, weekends and holidays as schedule and weather dictates.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
• Must have excellent attendance and conduct record for consideration.
• Non-smoking candidates preferred.

Crystal Mountain is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 2025 Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

Established in 1956, Crystal Mountain is a family-owned, four-season resort destination located 28 miles southwest of Traverse City and a short drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The resort features lodging, dining, downhill and cross-country skiing, two championship golf courses, shopping, award-winning Crystal Spa, Michigan's only alpine slide, the Park at Water's Edge, Michigan Legacy Art Park, weddings and a conference center. Visit www.CrystalMountain.com.

Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville, Michigan, United States of America