Coach – Part Time Hourly

Sugar Bowl Academy; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Bowl Academy seeks a dedicated Coach to support its athletic program, fostering lifelong skiers/riders and elite athletic growth at a high-altitude mountain setting. The role emphasizes athlete well-being, character development, and day-to-day coaching under the Head Coach’s plans.

The ideal candidate is mature, reliable, and committed to the SBA community, with experience coaching youth and a genuine passion for sport and safety in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a coach or instructor is preferred.
• Some experience working with ages 5 to 18 is preferred.
• US Ski & Snowboard membership and completion of SafeSport training and background check.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Personal computer, tablet, or mobile device that can access SBA applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Head Coach’s seasonal coaching plan for long-term athlete development.
• Execute the Head Coach’s daily coaching plan for that day’s training.
• Provide technical knowledge, skill development, and instruction to athletes, which may include games, drills, verbal explanation, visual modelling, and physical execution.
• Provide individualized instruction while maintaining effective group management.
• Provide support and encouragement to enhance athlete personal development.
• Support the assessment of athlete progress and support technical evaluations for each athlete.
• Support the communication with athletes and their families to address concerns, provide updates, and support the overall development of athletes.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create a supportive and welcoming community.
• Understand, apply, and maintain accountability for all safety policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on best practices for athlete development and implement them effectively.

Skills

Coaching

Athlete development

Safety policies

Communication with families

Job description

Organization

Sugar Bowl Academy (SBA) is a fully accredited private independent school and gold-certified U.S. Ski and Snowboard club. The school is uniquely situated at 6,900 feet on Donner Summit at Sugar Bowl Resort, with both day and boarding school programs for grades 6 through 12 as well as athletic programs for ages 5 through 20. Student-athletes are offered world-class athletics and college preparatory academics in one place. We celebrate grit, grace, and courage, and are seeking a new team member who does the same.

Overview of Position

A Coach is a member of the SBA Athletic staff and reports directly to the applicable Head Coach. Working closely with fellow coaches and Sugar Bowl Resort staff, a Coach supports their team by fostering lifelong skiers/riders, training elite athletes, nurturing character development, and celebrating grit, grace, and courage. The ideal candidate is a caring, responsible, and mature person that is committed to the well-being and success of athletes both athletically and as members of the Sugar Bowl community.

Essential Functions

• Execute the Head Coach’s seasonal coaching plan for long-term athlete development.
• Execute the Head Coach’s daily coaching plan for that day’s training.
• Provide technical knowledge, skill development, and instruction to athletes, which many include the use of games, drills, verbal explanation, visual modelling, and physical execution.
• Provide individualized instruction while maintaining effective group management.
• Provide support and encouragement to enhance athlete personal development.
• Support the assessment of athlete progress and support technical evaluations for each athlete.
• Support the communication with athletes and their families to address concerns, provide updates, and support the overall development of athletes.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create a supportive and welcoming community.
• Understand, apply, and maintain accountability for all safety policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on best practices for athlete development and implement them effectively.

Position Requirements

• Experience as a coach or instructor is preferred.
• Some experience working with ages 5 to 18 is preferred.
• US Ski & Snowboard membership and completion of SafeSport training and background check.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Personal computer, tablet, or mobile device that can access SBA applications.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in a high altitude, mountain environment with heavy storms disrupting operations.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, and ski or ride for extended periods of time.
• Able to look at a device screen for extended periods of time.
• Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.