Certified Race Coach

Mount Southington Ski Area; Plantsville (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary ski/ride access

Employee discounts on food and Bev at

Job summary

Mount Southington Ski Area is seeking a Certified Race Coach to develop alpine athletes across ages and levels through structured training and race preparation. This seasonal, outdoors role emphasizes foundational skills, advanced racing techniques, sportsmanship, and a lifelong passion for the sport.

Responsibilities include coaching in alignment with program goals, creating a positive learning environment, and maintaining certifications per USSA standards.

Qualifications

• USSA certification required.
• CPR/First Aid/Stop the Bleed certification required.
• PSIA certification preferred.
• Prior coaching or teaching experience in ski racing or alpine skiing.
• Experience working with young athletes.
• Strong skiing ability with knowledge of racing techniques.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn and apply training techniques provided by leadership.
• Available to work 2 Saturdays in November for dryland training.
• Available to work Thursday 6p-9p, Saturday 8a-2p, and Sunday 8a-2p from mid December to mid March (exact dates may vary).
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality race coaching in alignment with program goals
• Create a supportive and fun learning environment
• Assist with training plans, skill development, and gate training
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and program directors
• Participate in staff training sessions
• Accurately record all hours worked, ensure time entries are complete, and promptly resolve any discrepancies prior to the end of each pay period
• Complete required training as assigned by mountain leadership
• Other duties as assigned by mountain leadership

Skills

USSA certification

CPR/First Aid/Stop the Bleed

PSIA certification

Prior coaching or teaching experience

Experience with young athletes

Strong skiing ability

Excellent communication

Reliability and punctuality

Team-oriented attitude

Willingness to learn from leadership

Availability for November dryland

Availability for mid-Dec to mid-Mar

Eligibility to work in United States

Background check completion

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Plantsville, CT 06479 Position Type: Seasonal Job Shift: Primarily Outdoors Job Category: Racing

The Certified Race Coach is responsible for developing alpine athletes across a range of ages and competitive levels through structured training, technical skill progression, and race preparation. This role fosters strong foundational skills, advanced racing techniques, sportsmanship, and a lifelong passion for the sport. Certified Coaches are expected to maintain all required certifications and comply with USSA standards as well as internal practices, procedures, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality race coaching in alignment with program goals
• Create a supportive and fun learning environment
• Assist with training plans, skill development, and gate training
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and program directors
• Participate in staff training sessions
• Accurately record all hours worked, ensure time entries are complete, and promptly resolve any discrepancies prior to the end of each pay period
• Complete required training as assigned by mountain leadership
• Other duties as assigned by mountain leadership

Qualifications, Requirements, and Compensation Qualifications

• USSA certification required
• CPR/First Aid/Stop the Bleed certification required
• PSIA certification preferred
• Prior coaching or teaching experience in ski racing or alpine skiing
• Experience working with young athletes
• Strong skiing ability with knowledge of racing techniques
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• Positive and team-oriented attitude
• Willingness to learn and apply training techniques provided by leadership
• Available to work 2 Saturdays in November for dryland training
• Available to work Thursday 6p-9p, Saturday 8a-2p, and Sunday 8a-2p from mid December to mid March (exact dates may vary)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of background check

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk and ski for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours)
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold temperatures, snow wind, and limited visibility
• Ability to walk, stand and navigate snow-covered, icy, uneven, and changing terrain, surface and sub-surface conditions
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $18.50/hour
• Benefits: Complimentary ski/ride access for the duration of employment and employee discounts on food and beverages at participating locations (subject to mountain policy)